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The Best Episodes of The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1

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The Best Episodes of The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 1 - The Glory of Ecbatana
    8.2/10(88 votes)

    #1 - The Glory of Ecbatana

    S1:E1

    Prince Arslan from the Kingdom of Pars finds himself into a predicament when a young prisoner from the nation of Lusitania holds him hostage in an attempt to escape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  2. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 2 - Age Fourteen, Maiden Battle
    8.7/10(80 votes)

    #2 - Age Fourteen, Maiden Battle

    S1:E2

    Now fourteen years old, Arslan takes part in his first battle against Lusitania, and all odds seem at the Parsian army's favor, until his father, the King Andragoras III, falls victim to treason by Kharlan, one of his generals. (Source: Wikipedia)

    Director:Yasuto Nishikata
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  3. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 3 - The Knight in Black
    8.5/10(76 votes)

    #3 - The Knight in Black

    S1:E3

    Arslan is rescued by his loyal servant Daryun and they must run away from the Lusitanian forces, led by the General Silvermask, who ambush and capture his father personally.

    Director:Koji Aritomi
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  4. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 4 - Pessimistic Strategist
    8.2/10(77 votes)

    #4 - Pessimistic Strategist

    S1:E4

    Arslan and Daryun seek the help of the retired tactician Narsus, but convincing him to join their cause will not be an easy task.

    Director:Yoshitaka Makino
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 5 - Flames in Capital (Part 1)
    8.5/10(70 votes)

    #5 - Flames in Capital (Part 1)

    S1:E5

    While Arslan and Daryun enlist Narsus' help, Lusitania begins their siege in the royal capital of Ecbatana. Shapur is tortured by Bodin as an example for the "pagans" of Pars, but requests to be killed by one of Pars' archers. Listening to his request, he is killed by a mysterious man, who is called by queen Tahamine to be rewarded for his feat. Meanwhile, Lusitania convinces the slaves of Pars to open the city gates for them, promising to make them free men.

    Director:Norihiko Nagahama
    Writer:Aoi Akashiro

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  6. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 6 - Flames in Capital (Part 2)
    8.3/10(67 votes)

    #6 - Flames in Capital (Part 2)

    S1:E6

    Gieve escapes Ecbatana after having a clash with Silvermask, who makes use of the underground tunnels to strike the palace from within, while the Lusitanian forces, assisted by the slaves, break into the capital and conquer it.

    Director:Koji Aritomi
    Writer:Aoi Akashiro

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  7. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 7 - The Beauties and the Beasts
    8.3/10(66 votes)

    #7 - The Beauties and the Beasts

    S1:E7

    As the Lusitanian army plunders the capital, Gieve meets the beautiful priestess Farangies, who is in search for Arslan. Upon knowing that Kharlan intends to raid the nearby villages in order to capture them, Arslan and his companions decide to take the fight to the enemy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  8. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 8 - The Treasonous Hero
    8.6/10(65 votes)

    #8 - The Treasonous Hero

    S1:E8

    Kharlan continues his pursuit of Arslan, unaware that he fell for Narsus' scheme and 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  9. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 9 - Beneath the Mask
    8.5/10(65 votes)

    #9 - Beneath the Mask

    S1:E9

    Daryun and Narsus infiltrate the capital in search for information, coming across Silvermask in the occasion, while Arslan has another encounter with the runaway prisoner he met years before.

    Director:Hidehiko Kadota
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 10 - The Lord and Master of Kashan Fortress
    8.3/10(64 votes)

    #10 - The Lord and Master of Kashan Fortress

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Yasuto Nishikata
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 11 - The Road to Peshawar
    8.3/10(61 votes)

    #11 - The Road to Peshawar

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Aoi Akashiro

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  12. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 12 - A Knight's Loyalty
    8.3/10(63 votes)

    #12 - A Knight's Loyalty

    S1:E12

    Silvermask slaughters a band of thieves and when the leader's daughter is about to be killed as well, Narsus appears to rescue her. Meanwhile, the rest of Arslan's party regroups and fights Xandes' forces, including the mysterious sorcerer that aids him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Aoi Akashiro

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  13. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 13 - Two Princes
    8.3/10(60 votes)

    #13 - Two Princes

    S1:E13

    Arslan's small group is reunited at Peshawar and they begin looking at using the army there to take back the rest of Pars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  14. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 14 - The Foreign Prince
    8.2/10(58 votes)

    #14 - The Foreign Prince

    S1:E14

    With no time to absorb Bahman's shocking revelation, Arslan must decide how to deal with the invading army led by Rajendra, Second Prince of the Kingdom of Sindhura.

    Director:Koji Aritomi
    Writer:Koujirou Nakamura

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  15. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 15 - The Black Leopard of Sindhura
    8.2/10(59 votes)

    #15 - The Black Leopard of Sindhura

    S1:E15

    Having formed an alliance with Rajendra, Arslan and company face their first hurdle in their military campaign to win Rajendra the throne of Sindhura. On their way to Sindhura's capital of Uraiyur, they must first get past the Fortress of Gujarat.

    Director:Fumio Maezono
    Writer:Aoi Akashiro

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  16. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 16 - Elegy for the Setting Sun
    8.5/10(58 votes)

    #16 - Elegy for the Setting Sun

    S1:E16

    With the fall of the Fortress of Gujarat, Gadevi sets out to meet Arslan and Rajendra on the battlefield. Vastly outnumbered and facing war elephants, Arslan and company must find a way to win.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Aoi Akashiro

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  17. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 17 - The Duel Before the Gods
    8.6/10(59 votes)

    #17 - The Duel Before the Gods

    S1:E17

    Rajendra asks Daryun to be his proxy in the duel before the gods to determine the next heir to the throne of Sindhura. Faced with the fearsome knight in black, Gadevi arrives at a terrifying solution.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  18. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 18 - Once Again Across the River
    8.2/10(55 votes)

    #18 - Once Again Across the River

    S1:E18

    With Rajendra now firmly on the throne of Sindhura, it is time for Arslan to put his affairs in order and prepare to return to Pars to deal with Lusitania.

    Director:Yasuto Nishikata
    Writer:Koujirou Nakamura

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  19. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 19 - The End of Winter
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    #19 - The End of Winter

    S1:E19

    Arslan returns to Peshawar. In the meantime, Hermes must walk the fine line between remaining useful to Lusitania and furthering his own interests.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 20 - The True Face of a Knight
    8.2/10(55 votes)

    #20 - The True Face of a Knight

    S1:E20

    Lords and generals from across Pars rally to Arslan. But now, Arlsan must contend with newcomers jockeying for position and the very real possibility that he will have to fight Hermes for the throne.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Aoi Akashiro

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  21. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 21 - A Song of Farewell
    8.1/10(57 votes)

    #21 - A Song of Farewell

    S1:E21

    The newcomers continue to make trouble within Arslan's camp and they must find a way to settle these squabbles before they leave on their campaign to take back Pars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Koujirou Nakamura

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  22. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 22 - The Night Before the Attack
    8.3/10(56 votes)

    #22 - The Night Before the Attack

    S1:E22

    As Arslan's army approaches the Keep of Saint Emmanuel, both sides make preparations for the crucial battle that will take place there.

    Director:Matsuo Asami
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 23 - The Battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel
    8.4/10(57 votes)

    #23 - The Battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel

    S1:E23

    The siege of the Keep of Saint Emmanuel begins in earnest and Parsian generals, who once fought on the same side, now find themselves facing each other across the battlefield.

    Director:Koji Aritomi
    Writer:Aoi Akashiro

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  24. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 24 - The Decisive Battle
    8.7/10(59 votes)

    #24 - The Decisive Battle

    S1:E24

    Étoile wrestles with the knowledge that the prince, whose head he had wanted for so long, was someone he knew. And the battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel continues.

    Directors:Naomi Nakayama, Yoshitaka Makino
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  25. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Season 1 Episode 25 - The Highway of Blood and Sweat
    8.8/10(66 votes)

    #25 - The Highway of Blood and Sweat

    S1:E25

    Arslan's army deals with the aftermath of the battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel.

    Director:Yasuto Nishikata
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Glory of Ecbatana" is the best rated episode of "The Heroic Legend of Arslan" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 88 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Makoto Uezu, it aired on 4/5/2015. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Age Fourteen, Maiden Battle".