The second manga of The Heroic Legend of Arslan is being written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa based on Yoshiki Tanaka's novel series and serialized in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine magazine. The chapters are later compiled in tankōbon volumes which are published by Kodansha under their Shōnen Magazine Comics imprint.
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1 | April 9, 2014 | ISBN : 978-4-063950-50-2 | August 20, 2014 | ISBN : 978-1-612629-72-8 | |
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Cover character : Arslan Pages : 193[1] |
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ECBATANA IS BURNING
In the prosperous kingdom of Pars lies the Royal Capital of Ecbatana, a city of splendor and wonder, ruled by the undefeated and fearsome King Andragoras. Arslan is the young and curious prince of Pars who, despite his best efforts doesn’t seem to have what it takes to be a proper king like his father. At the age of 14, Arslan goes to his first battle and loses everything as the blood-soaked mist of war gives way to scorching flames, bringing him to face the demise of his once glorious kingdom. However, it is Arslan’s destiny to be a ruler, and despite the trials that face him, he must now embark on a journey to reclaim his fallen kingdom.[2] | |||||
2 | May 9, 2014 | ISBN : 978-4-063950-63-2 | February 4, 2015 | ISBN : 978-1-612629-73-5 | |
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Cover character : Daryun Pages : 197[3] |
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THE SIEGE OF ECBATANA
After escaping the horrors of the battlefield, Arslan takes refuge with Daryun in a mountain retreat belonging to the former lord and genius strategist, Narsus and enlists his assistance in his mission to reclaim his lost kingdom. Meanwhile, the royal capital of Ecbatana is under siege by the Lusitanians and the queen finds herself captured by the mysterious masked figure behind the fall of Pars.[4] | |||||
3 | February 9, 2015 | ISBN : 978-4-063953-07-7 | May 12, 2015 | ISBN : 978-16-12629-74-2 | |
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Cover character : Narsus Pages : 193[5] |
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PRINCE ARSLAN TAKES A STAND
Though Arslan and his party have escaped Kharlan’s forces, Kharlan will stop at nothing to capture the former prince of Pars. To draw out Arslan, Kharlan has an underhanded plan to massacre innocent villagers until the prince makes his appearance, but Arslan will not stand idly by while the lives of his people are at stake, so he heads out to take on Kharlan and his army of over one thousand soldiers. Though it may seem like Arslan’s sense of justice is far from strong enough to take on Kharlan’s overwhelming military might, with Narsus’ razor-sharp wit, Daryun’s unmatched prowess as a soldier, Elam’s excellent bow skills, and the help of two new and formidable allies, Arslan has more than a fighting chance to prevail and journey closer to reclaiming his once lost kingdom.[6] | |||||
4 | October 9, 2015 | ISBN : 978-4-063955-08-8 | December 29, 2015 | ISBN : 978-16-32361-11-0 | |
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Cover character : Elam Pages : 194[7] |
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A KING'S CONVICTIONS
The priestess Farangis and wandering minstrel Gieve have joined Prince Arslan in his quest to reclaim his kingdom. But these new additions are far from enough to stand up against the vast army of Lusitania and the nefarious scheming of the Man in the Silver Mask. Arslan must seek reinforcements from Kashan Fortress and is warmly greeted by its lord, Hodir, but Hodir’s hospitality will come at a price. As the path to the royal throne stands before him, Arslan’s principles will be put to the test and he will discover what it means to be a true king. [8] | |||||
5 | May 9, 2016 | ISBN : 978-4-063956-60-3 | August 23, 2016 | ISBN : 978-1-632362-18-6 | |
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Cover character : Gieve Pages : 208 |
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INTERNAL CONFLICTS
Prince Arslan and his companions face a long journey to Peshawar Citadel, a fortresss surrounded by treacherous mountains. While a chance encounter leaves Narsus with a new comrade and admirer, Arslan’s group must face the bloodthirsty son of Kharlan, Zandeh, who is eager to avenge his father’s death. Despite creating constant setbacks for Arslan, matters on the enemy’s side are far from a united front. In the Lusitanian-occupied capitcal of Ecbatana, King Innocentis VII and his advisers are at odds with the radical ideas of the Holy Knights Templar. Behind it all, Silver Mask is slowly carrying out a plan that threatens to shake both sides and even call Arslan’s right to the throne of Pars into question. | |||||
6 | November 9, 2016 | ISBN : 978-4-063588-30-9 | January 31, 2017 | ISBN : 978-1-632363-07-7 | |
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Cover character : Farangis Pages : 192 |
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BLOOD TIES
Prince Arslan and his allies have reached the citadel of Peshawar, but even among fellow Parsians, they can’t rest easy. In the midst of war, rumblings of King Andragoras’ dark past have resurfaced, bringing even Arslan’s right to the throne in question. The prince and his friends have counted on loyalty to Pars, but with doubt over the rightful succession, does that loyalty still include Arslan? He must confront who he is—and what his enemies really want—in a showdown with Hilmes. Meanwhile, another conflict over a throne in the Southern kingdom of Sidhura draws Arslan’s group into a fight between brothers. Will they be pulled further into war, or can they leverage this new development in their favor? | |||||
7 | May 9, 2017 | ISBN : | May 16, 2017[9] | ISBN : 978-1-632363-51-0 | |
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Cover character : Alfarīd Pages : 191 |
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Another Prince’s Problem
After being diverted in the sandy kingdom of Sindhura, Arslan’s party becomes entangled in a war of succession. Arslan may have new allies in Prince Rajendra and the warrior Jaswant, but are they truly worthy of his trust? The bitter conflict between Rajendra and his tyrannical brother, Gadhevi, has fostered paranoia across the nation of Sindhura. In this tense climate, is Arslan safe with a new friend, or is he merely a pawn? | |||||
8 | November 9, 2017 | ISBN : | ISBN : 978-1-632363-51-0 | ||
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Cover character : Kishward Pages : 190 |
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The Tides of Battle
The decisive battle between Arslan and Gadhevi has finally begun. Believing that he has the Parsian army isolated, Gadhevi sends his main forces against Rajendra in hopes of destroying the alliance between him and Arslan once and for all. However, the Parsians outsmart their enemies once again and join the battle just in time to turn the tables on Gadhevi. But when King Karikala regains consciousness, what will become of the two feuding brothers, and what will this mean for Arslan and Pars? | |||||
9 | May 9, 2018 | ISBN : 978-4-06-512057-6 | ISBN : | ||
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Cover character : Jaswant Pages : 192 |
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Where Loyalties Lie
Prince Arslan finds himself gifted with three thousand cavalrymen for aiding Rajendra in the capture of his traitorous brother, Gadhevi. But the king’s two-faced generosity is clouded with greed as he sets to ambush Prince Arslan and his Parsian army late in the night. And later, in Peshawar Fortress, more trouble lurks as a shadowy figure silently stalks Arslan and his retinue in search of a secret letter. | |||||
10 | November 9, 2018 | ISBN : 978-4-06-514131-1 | ISBN : | ||
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Cover character : Hilmes Pages : 192 |
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11 | May 9, 2019 | ISBN : 978-4-06-515077-1 | ISBN : | ||
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Cover character : Kubard Pages : 184 |
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12 | November 8, 2019 | ISBN : 978-4-06-517309-1 | ISBN : | ||
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Cover character : Rajendra Pages : 192 |
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13 | November 8, 2019 | ISBN : 978-4-06-517309-1 | ISBN : | ||
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Cover character : Zandeh |
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Cover character : Guiscard |
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Cover character : Jimsa |
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Cover character : Innocentis VII |
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Notes
References
- ↑ アルスラーン戦記 1巻 - 荒川弘 - Yahoo!ブックストア on Yahoo! Japan (Japanese)
- ↑ The Heroic Legend of Arslan #1 - Vol. 1 (Issue) on Comic Vine
- ↑ アルスラーン戦記 2巻 - 荒川弘 - Yahoo!ブックストア on Yahoo! Japan (Japanese)
- ↑ The Heroic Legend of Arslan #2 - Vol. 2 (Issue) on Comic Vine
- ↑ アルスラーン戦記 3巻 - 荒川弘 - Yahoo!ブックストア on Yahoo! Japan (Japanese)
- ↑ The Heroic Legend of Arslan #3 - Vol. 3 (Issue) on Comic Vine
- ↑ アルスラーン戦記 4巻 - 荒川弘 - Yahoo!ブックストア on Yahoo! Japan (Japanese)
- ↑ The Heroic Legend of Arslan 4 on Penguin Random House
- ↑ http://www.bookdepository.com/The-Heroic-Legend-of-Arslan-7-Hiromu-Arakaw-Yoshiki-Tanak/9781632363510?ref=grid-view