The Heroic Legend of Arsland
Anime Like Yona of the Dawn if You’re Looking for Something Similar
After his father is slain in a coup de tat, Prince Arslan of the Kingdom of Pars is forced into hiding alongside his servant and protector, Daryun. Hunted by those responsible for the assassination as well as soldiers from the neighboring nation of Lusitania, Arslan is forced to grow up in a hurry from a pampered prince whose defining trait is his innocence into a hardened warrior capable of reclaiming his kingdom and exacting revenge against those that killed his father.
Forgoing a feudal Japanese drama for a more Western styled affair, The Heroic Legend of Arslan still captures the magic of an ancient land in the throes of conflict while also building up a likable cast of characters. Plus, like Yona’s rise from pampered flower into battle-ready badass, Arslan’s metamorphosis from a weakling into a legend is one with thrilling highs and shocking lows, each building to a payoff you can’t wait to see for yourself.
