Arslan
main character
OVA
6.4
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 37 min
- Total watch time
- 3 h 42 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 17, 1991 – September 21, 1995
- Season
- Summer 1991
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Mamoru Hamatsu
- Original creator
- Yoshiki Tanaka
- Music
- Norihiro Tsuru
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
Estimated watch time
3h 42m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
War79%Historical79%Fugitive79%Swordplay79%Revenge79%Military75%Royal Affairs73%Politics70%Male Protagonist60%Slavery40%
OVAFINISHED1991 SUMMER6.4 / 10 AniList score
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes
アルスラーン戦記• Arslan Senki
Synopsis
Betrayed from within and overwhelmed by dark sorcery, the valiant armies of Pars are overrun by the warrior-fanatics of Rucitania. Escaping the destruction of his homeland, the heroic Prince Arislan begins to assemble a group of five, extraordinary allies — a priestess, an exiled warrior, a mischievous minstrel, an insightful artist and his attendant — to aid him in his fight against the Rucitanian invaders. Together, they must build an army and defeat 300,000 trained soldiers — including the mysterious Lord Silver Mask — who has also laid claim to the throne of Pars... (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes?
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 64/100 — 28% of 1,399 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #6 highest-rated anime of 1991, and #4 most popular anime of 1991 on AniList.
Of the 2.5K AniList users who started it, 8.2% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 2K have finished it.
At about 3 h 42 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Drama — especially war, historical, fugitive, swordplay.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
6 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yoshiki Tanaka
- Director
- Mamoru Hamatsu
- Character design
- Sachiko Kamimura
- Music
- Norihiro Tsuru
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: The Heroic Legend of Arslan
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The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes FAQ
How many episodes does The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes have?
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes has 6 episodes of about 37 minutes each, roughly 3 h 42 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes?
About 3 h 42 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes finished?
Yes. The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes has finished airing — the final episode aired September 21, 1995.
Is there a season 2 of The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes?
No sequel is listed for The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes as of October 2026.
Is The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes based on a other source?
Yes. The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes adapts the other source by Yoshiki Tanaka.
Who animated The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes?
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes was animated by J.C.STAFF and Production I.G and Studio Pierrot and Daume and Aubeck and directed by Mamoru Hamatsu.