The person behind one of the greatest war epics of all time partnered up with the person responsible for what's arguably one of, if not, the best shounen of all time. And as if to solidify the deal even further, I found out that the character design work and manga adaptation of Tanaka's work was done by Arakawa Hiromu of Fullmetal Alchemist fame. I was expecting something with a discipline, where proper writing and coordinated planning wasn't just an afterthought.

I was expecting a show that handled its content with a sense of gravitas, leaving no room for shortcuts. I was expecting another grand series with rich themes of political warfare, larger-than-life moments littered throughout and a far-reaching cast of developed personalities to carry it When I heard that another one of his creations were going to get the anime treatment with Arslan Senki, my interest was immediately piqued. Yoshiki Tanaka, you may not recognize his name but you've undoubtedly heard of his highly acclaimed behemoth Legend of the Galactic Heroes a seminal war epic that influenced many series in its wake, with a legacy that still ripples through the world of anime and manga to this very day. **this review will contain minor spoilers** With the odds stacked against him, Arslan must find the strength and courage to overcome these obstacles, and allies who will help him fight in the journey that will help prepare him for the day he becomes king. Moreover, the mastermind behind Lusitania's victory, an enigmatic man hiding behind a silver mask, poses a dangerous threat to Arslan and his company as he possesses a secret that could jeopardize Arslan's right to succession. Armies of other kingdoms stand ready to conquer Ecbatana.

However, the enemies that the prince faces are far from limited to just those occupying his kingdom. With a respected general by his side, Daryun, Arslan soon sets off on a journey in search of allies that will help him take back his home. With the army in shambles and the Lusitanians out for his head, Arslan is forced to go on the run. However, when the king is betrayed by one of his most trusted officials, the Parsian army is decimated and the capital city of Ecbatana is sieged. Though different from his father in many aspects, Arslan, the young prince, sets out to prove his valor on the battlefield for the very first time. Under the rule of the belligerent King Andragoras III, the Kingdom of Pars is at war with the neighboring empire, Lusitania.

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