Arslan
main character
TV
7.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 3 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 3, 2016 – August 21, 2016
- Season
- Summer 2016
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- LIDENFILMS
- Director
- Noriyuki Abe
- Original creator
- Yoshiki Tanaka, Hiromu Arakawa
- Music
- Tarou Iwashiro
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
3h 12m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military80%War79%Swordplay79%Royal Affairs79%Shounen70%Historical70%Pirates64%Tomboy60%Male Protagonist60%Primarily Male Cast60%
TVFINISHED2016 SUMMER7.2 / 10 AniList score
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance
アルスラーン戦記 風塵乱舞• Arslan Senki: Fuujin Ranbu
Synopsis
After managing to get past the battles concerning the royal successor for Sindhura, Arslan and company made their triumphal return to Pars to find Hilmes the brave general with the silver mask standing in their way. And by the time they somehow get Hilmes to stand down and they can be on their way to thee capital once again, an even larger threat was fast approaching the land of Pars. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance?
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 47% of 12,852 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #45 highest-rated anime of 2016, and #85 most popular anime of 2016, and #11 highest-rated anime of Summer 2016 on AniList.
Of the 22.8K AniList users who started it, 2.0% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 20.8K have finished it.
At about 3 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Fantasy — especially military, war, swordplay, royal affairs.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
8 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yoshiki Tanaka
- Original creator
- Hiromu Arakawa
- Director
- Noriyuki Abe
- Series composition
- Makoto Uezu
- Character design
- Ushio Tazawa
- Character design
- Kazuo Watanabe
- Music
- Tarou Iwashiro
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: The Heroic Legend of Arslan (2015)
- Optional extras: Arslan Senki (TV): Fuujin Ranbu - 4-koma Gekijou
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Opening & ending themes
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance FAQ
How many episodes does The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance have?
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance has 8 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 3 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance?
About 3 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 4 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance finished?
Yes. The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance has finished airing — the final episode aired August 21, 2016.
Is there a season 2 of The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance?
No sequel is listed for The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance?
Watch The Heroic Legend of Arslan first — The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance is a direct sequel.
Is The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance based on a manga?
Yes. The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance adapts the manga by Yoshiki Tanaka.
Who animated The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance?
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance was animated by LIDENFILMS and directed by Noriyuki Abe.
Who sings the opening of The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance?
The opening, "Tsubasa", is performed by Eir Aoi.