List of Episodes

List of all the The Heroic Legend of Arslan (anime) episodes. The anime started airing on April 5, 2015.

Season 1

#	Episode Title		Original Air Date	End Card
01		The Glory of Ecbatana Ekubatāna no Eiga (エクバターナの栄華)	April 5, 2015	By Nakaba Suzuki
Crown Prince Arslan from the Kingdom of Pars finds himself into a predicament when a young prisoner from the enemy nation of Lusitania holds him hostage in an attempt to escape.
02		Age Fourteen, Maiden Battle Jūyon-sai, Uijin (十四歳、初陣)	April 12, 2015	By Yoshiki Tanaka
Now fourteen years old, Prince Arslan takes part in his first battle. In a location of advantage, a better trained army, and bigger numbers, King Andragoras III launches the offensive against the enemy. Even with all odds seeming against them, Lusitania shows Pars they should never be underestimated.
03		The Knight in Black Kokui no Kishi (黒衣の騎士)	April 19, 2015	By Kōji Seo
Daryun crosses the battlefield to keep his promise to Vahriz, rescuing Prince Arslan from enemy forces and bringing him to safety. Allied with Lusitania, Lord Silvermask ambushes the king.
04		The World-Weary Strategist Ensei no Gunshi (厭世の軍師)	April 26, 2015	By Kōji Kumeta
Arslan and Daryun seek the help of the retired tactician Narsus, but convincing him to join their cause will not be an easy task.
05		The Royal Capital Burns, Part 1 Ō Toenjō ~Zenpen~ (王都炎上　〜前編〜)	May 3, 2015	By Shizumu Watanabe
Lusitania ruthlessly sieges the Royal Capital of Ecbatana. Prince Arslan and his party hide from overwhelming numbers, but also carefully plan for their next move.
06		The Royal Capital Burns, Part 2 Ō Toenjō ~Kōhen~ (王都炎上　〜後編〜)	May 10, 2015	By Fumiya Satō
With the help of Lord Silver Mask, Kharlan, and unconventional strategy, Lusitania crushes the Royal Capital defenses.
07		The Beauties and the Beasts Bijo-tachi to Yajū-tachi (美女たちと野獣たち)	May 17, 2015	By Shūzō Oshimi
As the Lusitanian army plunders the capital, Gieve meets the beautiful priestess Farangis, who is in search of Arslan. Arslan and his companions decide to take the fight to the enemy after learning that Kharlan intends to raid the nearby villages to capture them.
08		The Treasonous Hero Uragiri no Eiyū (裏切りの英雄)	May 24, 2015	By Yūki Satō
Kharlan continues his pursuit of Arslan, unaware that he has fallen for Narsus' scheme. His forces are ambushed in an unfavourable terrain, where 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.
09		Beneath The Mask Kamen no Shita (仮面の下)	May 31, 2015	By Megumi Ina
Daryun and Narsus infiltrate the Capital in search of information on Andragoras and the Queen, coming across the Silvermask in the occasion, while Arslan has another encounter with Etoile, the Lusitanian prisoner he met 3 years before.
10		The Lord and Master of The Kashan Fortress Kashān Jōsai no Omo (カシャーン城塞の主)	June 7, 2015	By Yoshitoki Oima
Arslan and his subjects seek refuge in the Kashan Fortress, governed by Lord Hodir, but it does not take long for the party to realize Hodir's true intentions for sheltering them.
11		The Road to Peshawar Peshawāru e no Michi (ペシャワールへの道)	June 14, 2015	By Kazuo Watanabe
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.
12		A Knight's Loyalty Kishi no Chūgi (騎士の忠義)	June 21, 2015	By Ushio Tazawa
Narsus meets a young woman named Alfreed and confronts Silvermask again, while Daryun and Farangis are still fighting to escape their pursuers.
13		The Two Princes Ōji Futari (王子二人)	June 29, 2015	By Hajime Isayama
Arslan's group finally arrives at Peshawar, where the force here pledge allegiance. However, problems appears quickly as Lord Silvermask arrives too.
13.5		The Blade to Retake the Kingdom Dakkan no Na (奪還の刃)	July 5, 2015
Recap of the first twelve episodes. A look back on how far Arslan has come, from when he was nearly killed by Kharlan to reaching Peshawar, and how far he has yet to go.
14		The Foreign Prince Ikoku no Ōji (異国の王子)	July 12, 2015	By Hiro Mashima
Arslan must fight off the Invading Shindran Army and its leader, Prince Rajendra, and makes a new alliance which brings him on a mysterious path.
15		The Black Leopard of Shindra Shindoura no Kurohyō (シンドゥラの黒豹)	July 19, 2015	By Nisio Isin
Arslan and his subjects assist Rajendra's campaign against his brother Gadevi, and Jaswant, a Shindran guide, is introduced to them. However, Jaswant is not who he claims to be, but it does not take long for the party to realize that for their own advantage.
16		Elegy of The Setting Sun Rakujitsu Hika (落日悲歌)	July 26, 2015	By Hiroyuki
Gadevi commands his army to bring down Arslan and Rajendra's alliance. Believing that he got the Parsian forces isolated, Gadevi sends his main force against Rajendra's, gaining the upper hand, until the Parsians, having outsmarted their enemies once again, join the battle as well to turn the tables on him.
17		The Duel Before The Gods Kami Mae Kettō (神前決闘)	August 2, 2015	By Miki Yoshikawa
A duel is called by king Karikala II of Shindra to settle the dispute between the two princes. Daryun, chosen as Rajendra's proxy, battles Bahadur, a massive and vicious warrior released by Gadevi from prison to be his representative, and wins. However, Gadevi, not pleased with the result, turns against his own father and Arslan's party must fight for their lives amidst the chaos ensued.
18		Once Again Across the River Futatabi Kawa wo Koete (ふたたび河をこえて)	August 9, 2015	By Akeji Fujimura
Following his father's death and his brother's execution, Rajendra is crowned the king of Shindra. Arslan and his army then return to Pars, but Rajendra repays their help with an act of treason instead.
19		The End of the Winter Fuyu no Owari (冬の終り)	August 16, 2015	By Ito Ōgure
Now with Jaswant in his party, Arslan returns to Peshawar, while back at Ecbatana, Silvermask gathers allies and manpower, seeking to one day 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	By Atsushi Ōkubo
Since Arslan's declaration, many lords and Generals respond and come to Peshawar such as Lucian, Zarāvant, Esfan and Tus. Meanwhile, a Lusitanian soldier infiltrates the Citadel in order to spy on the Parsians.
21		A Song of Farewell Sayonara no Uta (さよならの歌)	August 30, 2015	By Hikaru Nakamura
Arslan begins his march to retake Ecbatana but must separate himself from one of his allies and face his lords' sentiments.
22		The Night Before The Attack Shutsugeki Zen’ya (出撃前夜)	September 6, 2015	By Ai Yokoyama
As Hilmes is set to confront Arslan on the Battlefield, the latter is thinking about the war's casualties and his soldiers'training.
23		The Battle of the Keep of Saint-Emmanuel San Emanyueru no Kīpu no Tatakai (聖マヌエル城の攻防)	September 13, 2015	By Nieki Zui
At Saint-Emmanuel, Hilmes gives a passionate speech to the 100.000 soldiers gathered here, including Etoile.
24		The Decisive Battle Kessen (決戦)	September 20, 2015	By Shingo Ogiso
Arslan is escorted by his subjects deep inside of the keeps of Saint-Emmanuel where he confronts Silver Mask 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 Kanketsu Kōro (「汗血公路」)	September 27, 2015	By Hiromu Arakawa
The Keep of Saint-Emmanuel is captured by the Parsian army, and by Arslan's request, the Lusitanian survivors are taken with them as they keep marching towards Ecbatana, including Etoile, who starts to act more friendly with him. Meanwhile, Silvermask returns to the capital and forms a treacherous alliance with prince Guiscard from Lusitania.

OVA (2016)

#	Episode Title		Original Air Date	End Card
01		The Road of Blood and Love Kanketsu Koiji (汗血恋路)	May 9, 2016
Arslan gets to spend some time with Gieve alone, so Gieve decides to tells some interesting stories about Narsus, Daryun and Elam's past love lives.
02		Banquet of Friendship Yūjō no Utage (友情の宴)	November 9, 2016
The battle between Rajendra and Gadevi has ended. Arslan and the others prepare to leave Shindra but will first spend some time in the castle.

Season 2

#	Episode Title		Original Air Date	End Card
26		The Turanian Army Invades Turān-gun Shinkō (トゥラーン軍侵攻)	July 03, 2016	By Hiromu Arakawa
Arslan's forces double back to Peshawar in order to repel an invasion from the country of Turan, while Silvermask retrieves an ancient sword that can bolster his claim for the throne of Pars, but Gieve confronts him in order to steal it for Arslan, until it is taken 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 hold him hostage.
27		The Monarch Versus the Conqueror Ouja Tai Hasha (王者対覇者)	July 10, 2016	By Yoshiki Tanaka
Andragoras escapes from Ecbatana, taking Tahamine with him, while King Tokhtomysh from Turan arrives to lead a second attempt to capture Peshawar, but this time, he executes 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. Once Andragoras arrives at Peshawar, he relieves Arslan from the command of the Parsian army, and orders that his son must not return unless he gathers another fifty thousand soldiers, a decision that is compared to sending him to exile.
28		Journey Horse, Sad, and Solitary Seibakoei (征馬孤影)	July 17, 2016	By Yuki Suetsugu
Once Andragoras arrives at Peshawar, he relieves Arslan from the command of the Parsian army, and orders that his son must not return unless he gathers another fifty thousand soldiers, a decision that is compared to sending him to exile. While tracking down the knights who stole the sacred sword, Hilmes has a brief encounter with Irina, a former princess who was close to him in the past. Meanwhile, Arslan begins his journey alone by his father's decree, but Daryun, Narsus and the rest of his closest retainers challenge Andragoras' orders and escape from Peshawar to accompany him.
29		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	By Suzuhito Yasuda
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 idealist man he used to be. During a meeting with Viceroy Pelagius, Arslan is informed that Gilan is being harassed by pirates, when an incoming merchant ship is attacked by them, and some members of the party rush to their aid.
30		Parting of Ways Ketsubetsu (決別)	July 31, 2016	By George Morikawa
After driving away the pirates, Arslan and his comrades make friends with Grahze, the captain of the ship they saved, and they join forces to expose Pelagius' schemes of fraud and embezzlement towards the Royalty. Once Pelagius is removed from power, Arslan assumes temporary rule over Gilan. Soon after, the pirates launch an attack on the city, but are defeated thanks to another of Narsus' stratagems.
31		Calamity of Kings Retsu Ō no Sainan (列王の災難)	August 7, 2016	By Kenshi Hirokane
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 that fails, and orders both to be executed, but Hilmes appear to intervene, breaking his ties with Lusitania in the occasion.
32		The Rainbow City Niji no Miyako (虹の都)	August 14, 2016	By Akimine Kamijyo
Shagard, the mastermind behind the pirates, devises a scheme to lure out Arslan's retainers in order to assume control of Gilan, but Narsus, having already grasped his intentions, outsmarts him with his own plan and confronts Shagard directly, bringing him to justice afterwards. After Arslan sentences Shagard to one year of slavery for his crimes, Etoile reunites with the prince, asking for his help in order to save King Innocentius.
33		The Dance of Dust Clouds Fūjin Ranbu (風塵乱舞)	August 21, 2016	By Nakaba Suzuki
After shaking off their pursuers, Hilmes and his men track down the Lusitanian forces that stole the treasured sword and retrieve it. He then decides to launch an attack on Ecbatana in sequence. Meanwhile, Andragoras sets off with his army to retake the city as well, and upon knowing about this fact, Arslan answers to Etoile's plea and departs there 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, who arrives first.