List of The Heroic Legend of Arslan episodes

This is a list of episodes of the anime series The Heroic Legend of Arslan, based on a Japanese fantasy novel series by Yoshiki Tanaka based on the Persian epic, Amir Arsalan, with original character designs by Hiromu Arakawa, divided into two seasons.

In the first season, from episodes 1 to 13, the opening theme is "Boku no Kotoba Dewanai Kore wa Boku-tachi no Kotoba" (These Aren't My Words. These Are Our Words) by UVERworld, and the ending theme is "Lapis Lazuli" by Eir Aoi. From episode 14 onwards, the opening theme is "Uzu to Uzu" (Swirl and Swirl) by NICO Touches the Walls and the ending theme is "One Light" by Kalafina.

For the second season, the opening theme is "Tsubasa" (Wings), performed again by Eir Aoi, and for the ending theme is "Blaze", performed again by Kalafina

Series overview

Season		Episodes	Originally aired
			First aired	Last aired
	1	25	April 5, 2015	September 27, 2015
	2	8	July 3, 2016	August 21, 2016

Episode list

The Heroic Legend of Arslan

No.	Title	Original air date
1	"The Glory of Ecbatana" "Ekubatāna no Eiga" (エクバターナの栄華)	April 5, 2015
Arslan, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Pars, finds himself in a predicament when a young prisoner from the nation of Lusitania holds him hostage in an attempt to escape. In the course of the adventure, the young prince learns something of the world beyond the Royal Palace.
2	"Age Fourteen, Maiden Battle" "Jūyon-sai, Uijin" (十四歳、初陣)	April 12, 2015
Now fourteen years old, Arslan takes part in his first battle against Lusitania, and all odds seem weighted in the Parsian army's favor until his father, King Andragoras III, falls victim to an act of treason by one of his generals.
3	"The Knight in Black" "Kokui no Kishi" (黒衣の騎士)	April 19, 2015
Arslan is rescued by his loyal retainer Daryun. Meanwhile, Lusitanian forces led by General Silvermask ambush the king as he leads what is left of the Parsian army in their retreat from the battlefield.
4	"The World-weary Strategist" "Ensei no Gunshi" (厭世の軍師)	April 26, 2015
Arslan and Daryun seek the help of the retired tactician Narsus, but convincing him to join their cause will not be an easy task.
5	"The Royal Capital Burns, Part One" "Ō Toenjō ~Zenpen~" (王都炎上　〜前編〜)	May 3, 2015
While Arslan and Daryun enlist the help of Narsus and his page Elam, Lusitania begins their siege of the royal capital of Ecbatana. The actions of a wandering minstrel named Gieve draw the attention of Queen Tahamine and her advisors. The Lusitanian soldiers call for the slaves inside the walls to join them in exchange for their freedom.
6	"The Royal Capital Burns, Part Two" "Ō Toenjō ~Kōhen~" (王都炎上　〜後編〜)	May 10, 2015
Gieve escapes Ecbatana after clashing with Silvermask in the underground tunnel system. Silvermask makes use of the tunnels to strike the palace from within, while the Lusitanian forces, assisted by the slaves, break into the capital and conquer it.
7	"The Beauties and the Beasts" "Bijo-tachi to Yajuu-tachi" (美女たちと野獣たち)	May 17, 2015
As the Lusitanian army plunders the capital, Gieve meets the beautiful priestess Farangis, who is in search of Arslan. Upon learning that the traitor general Kharlan intends to raid the nearby villages in order to capture them, Arslan and his companions decide to take the fight to the enemy.
8	"The Treasonous Hero" "Uragiri no Eiyuu" (裏切りの英雄)	May 24, 2015
Kharlan continues his pursuit of Arslan, and is lured into a trap set by Narsus. In the battle that ensues, Arslan's party meets Gieve and Farangis, who join their cause as well. Meanwhile at the capital, Silvermask confronts the captive King Andragoras, revealing his identity and motives.
9	"Beneath the Mask" "Kamen no Shita" (仮面の下)	May 31, 2015
Daryun and Narsus infiltrate the capital in search of information, coming across Silvermask in the occasion. Arslan has another encounter with the runaway prisoner he met years before.
10	"The Lord and Master of Kashan Fortress" "Kashān Jousai no Omo" (カシャーン城塞の主)	June 7, 2015
Arslan and his subjects seek refuge in Kashan Fortress, which is governed by Lord Hodir. However, it does not take long for the party to realize that Hodir has an ulterior motive for sheltering them, and so take measures to protect themselves.
11	"The Road to Peshawar" "Peshawāru e no Michi" (ペシャワールへの道)	June 14, 2015
On their way to the stronghold at Peshawar, Arslan's party is pursued by a force led by Xandes, Kharlan's son (who seeks to avenge his father) and they are forced to split up. While escorting Arslan, Gieve learns the true nature of the prince's personality.
12	"A Knight's Loyalty" "Kishi no Chuugi" (騎士の忠義)	June 21, 2015
Silvermask slaughters a band of nomads and when the leader's daughter, Alfreed, risks her life in order to avenge her father, Narsus appears to rescue her. Meanwhile, the rest of Arslan's party regroups and fights Xandes' forces, including the mysterious sorcerer that aids him.
13	"Two Princes" "Oujifutari" (王子二人)	June 28, 2015
Arslan and his companions reach Peshawar in safety, but there is some discord among the generals regarding the prince's request for aid. Uncertain if he is up to the task of liberating the kingdom, Arslan is attacked by Silvermask.
14	"The Foreign Prince" "Ikoku no Ouji" (異国の王子)	July 12, 2015
Taking advantage of the crisis in Pars, Prince Rajendra from the Kingdom of Sindhura commands an army to invade the country from the east, only to be defeated and captured by Arslan's subjects thanks to another of Narsus' stratagems. Knowing that Rajendra is contending for the throne of his own country with his older brother Gadevi, Arslan convinces him to form an alliance.
15	"The Black Leopard of Shindra" "Shindura no Kurohyou" (シンドゥラの黒豹)	July 19, 2015
Arslan and his subjects assist Rajendra's campaign against Gadevi, and are provided with a Sindhuran guide named Jaswant. However, Jaswant is not who he claims to be. Despite this, it does not take long for the party to turn the situation to their own advantage.
16	"Elegy for the Setting Sun" "Rakujitsu Hika" (落日悲歌)	July 26, 2015
Gadevi commands his army to bring down Arslan and Rajendra's alliance. Believing that he has the Parsian forces isolated, Gadevi sends his main force against Rajendra. However, the Parsians, having outsmarted their enemies once again, join the battle at a critical moment to turn the tables on Gadevi.
17	"The Duel Before the Gods" "Shinzen Kettou" (神前決闘)	August 2, 2015
A duel is called by the king to settle the dispute between the two princes. Daryun, chosen as Rajendra's proxy, battles Bahadur, a massive and vicious warrior released from prison by Gadevi to be his representative. Daryun is victorious, but Gadevi, not pleased with the result, turns against his own father and Arslan's party must fight for their lives amid the ensuing chaos.
18	"Once Again Across the River" "Futatabi Kawa o Koete" (ふたたび河をこえて)	August 9, 2015
Following his father's death and his brother's execution, Rajendra is crowned the king of Sindhura. Arslan and his army then return to Pars, but Rajendra repays their help with another act of treason.
19	"The End of the Winter" "Fuyu no Owari" (冬の終り)	August 16, 2015
Now with Jaswant in his party, Arslan returns to Peshawar, while back at Ecbatana, Silvermask gathers allies and manpower, with the ultimate goal of liberating Pars and taking the throne for himself.
20	"The True Face of a Knight" "Kishi no Sugao" (騎士の素顔)	August 23, 2015
The forces loyal to Arslan gather in Peshawar in preparation for the battle to retake the capital. However, faced with the issues regarding Silvermask's past and his own uncertain origins, Arslan's resolve falters. Then he meets a young girl unaware that she is actually Etoile, the same Lusitanian captive he met when he was a child. Her words inspire him to seek the throne for himself.
21	"A Song of Farewell" "Wakare no uta" (別れの詩)	August 30, 2015
Arslan begins his march to retake Ecbatana but must separate himself from one of his allies in the face of prejudice on the part of several of his new officers.
22	"The Night Before the Attack" "Shutsugeki Zen’ya" (出撃前夜)	September 6, 2015
As Hilmes is set to confront Arslan on the battlefield, the latter steels his resolve and his soldiers for the impending battle.
23	"The Battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel" "San emanyueru no kīpu notatakai" (聖マヌエル城の攻防)	September 13, 2015
The battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel begins and Xandes has his face-off against Daryun. Meanwhile, Etoile has another encounter with Arslan and learns his true identity.
24	"The Decisive Battle" "Kessen" (第二十四章決戦)	September 20, 2015
Arslan is escorted by his subjects deep inside of the Keep of Saint Emmanuel where he confronts Silvermask in an attempt to call his cousin to reason. However, Hilmes refuses to listen and challenges Daryun to a duel.
25	"The Highway of Blood and Sweat" "Kanketsukouro" (汗血公路)	September 27, 2015
The Keep of Saint Emmanuel is captured by the Parsian army. By Arslan's command, the Lusitanian survivors, including Etoile, are taken with them as they keep marching towards Ecbatana. Meanwhile, Silvermask returns to the capital and forms a treacherous alliance with Prince Guiscard from Lusitania.

Dust Storm Dance

No.	Title	Original air date
1	"The Turanian Army Invades" "Touraan-gun Shinkou" (トゥラーン軍侵攻)	July 3, 2016
Arslan's forces double back to Peshawar in order to repel an invasion from the country of Turan, while Gieve follows Silvermask into an ancient tomb. The two battle for possession of an ancient relic that would strengthen a claimant's right to the throne, until it is stolen away by a third party. Back at Ecbatana, Etoile arrives safely with the rest of the refugees, and King Andragoras takes advantage of a moment of carelesness from Guiscard to take him hostage.
2	"The Monarch Versus the Conqueror" "Ouja Tai Hasha" (王者対覇者)	July 10, 2016
Andragoras escapes from Ecbatana, taking Tahamine with him. King Tokhtomysh of Turan arrives to lead a second attempt to capture Peshawar, this time executing several civilians in order to provoke Arslan and draw him into open combat. However, Tokhtomysh is forced to flee after underestimating the Parsians and is killed by his own son for his cowardice.
3	"Journey Horse, Sad, and Solitary" "Seibakoei" (征馬孤影)	July 17, 2016
King Andragoras arrives at Peshawar and promptly assumes command of the army. Arslan is commanded to leave Peshawar without his allies, and not return until he has gathered an army of fifty thousand soldiers, a seemingly impossible task that is tantamount to exile. Disgusted by the unjust nature of the royal mandate, Arslan's friends and advisors defy Andragoras to accompany the prince on his journey.
4	"A City of Land and A City of Water" "Riku no Miyako to Mizu no Miyako to" (陸の都と水の都と)	July 24, 2016
Arslan's party arrives at the port city of Gilan in search of the reinforcements they need. In the occasion, Narsus meets his old friend Shagard and learns, much to his disappointment, that he is not the same idealistic man he used to be. The viceroy of Gilan is reluctant to give aid because of pirates allegedly attacking merchant ships off the coast. The party is incredulous, until a report arrives of a merchant ship under attack.
5	"Parting of Ways" "Ketsubetsu" (決別)	July 31, 2016
After driving away the pirates, Arslan and his comrades befriend the grateful merchant captain Grahze. Together, they enact a plan to expose the corruption of Viceroy Pelagius and the other city leaders of Gilan. Meanwhile, to avenge their defeat at the hands of Arslan and his party, the pirate fleet launches an attack on Gilan itself.
6	"Calamity of Kings" "Retsu-ou no Sainan" (列王の災難)	August 7, 2016
In Ecbatana, Guiscard confines Innocentius VII to his room, assuming command of the Lusitanian forces. To dispose of his brother, he involves Etoile and Irina in a plan to kill him. The plot ultimately fails, and Guiscard orders both to be executed, but Hilmes appear to intervene, breaking his ties with Lusitania in the occasion.
7	"The Rainbow City" "Niji no Miyako" (虹の都)	August 14, 2016
Shagard, the mastermind behind the pirates, devises a scheme to lure Arslan's retainers away from Gilan in order to assume control of the city. However Narsus, having already grasped Shagard's intentions, outsmarts him with his own plan and confronts his former friend directly. Meanwhile Etoile reunites with the prince, asking for his help in order to save King Innocentius.
8	"The Dance of Dust Clouds" "Fuujin Ranbu" (風塵乱舞)	August 21, 2016
After shaking off their pursuers, Hilmes and his men track down the Lusitanian forces that stole the treasured sword and retrieve it, then proceeds to launch an attack on Ecbatana. Meanwhile, Andragoras sets off with his army to retake the city as well. Upon learning of this fact, Arslan accedes to Etoile's plea and departs Gilan with his forces, despite knowing that he may be forced to confront his own father in the occasion. As the three armies converge at the capital, Guiscard refuses to concede, and sends the Lusitanian Army against the forces of Andragoras.