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Quick Answer
- The Heroic Legend of Arslan(TV · 25 eps)
- The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance(TV · 8 eps)
- Arslan Senki (TV): Arsen 4-koma Gekijou(Special · 8 eps)
- Arslan Senki (TV): Fuujin Ranbu - Arsen 4-koma Gekijou(Special · 4 eps)
- The Heroic Legend of Arslan(OVA · 6 eps)
- Arslan Senki (TV) Gaiden(OVA · 2 eps)
- The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Chapter of Reminiscence - The Blade to Retake the Kingdom(TV Special · 1 eps)
Total: ~54 episodes / 22h watch time
The Heroic Legend of Arslan Watch Order(2026)
With 7 entries across the franchise, The Heroic Legend of Arslan can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
7 entries ~22h total2 series4 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Chapter of Reminiscence - The Blade to Retake the Kingdom
6.57TV Special1 eps~24minSANZIGEN
Finished AiringFrequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch The Heroic Legend of Arslan?
Release order. Start with The Heroic Legend of Arslan and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of The Heroic Legend of Arslan?
About 22 hours total across 54 episodes and 7 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 16 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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