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  • Published: 15 September 2016
  • ISBN: 9781632362186
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $34.00

The Heroic Legend of Arslan 5



  • A popular series that previously spawned a thirteen-volume manga, two animated films, a series of OVAs, and a video game in Japan!
  • Illustrated by the award-winning Hiromu Arakawa, the artist behind the popular title, Fullmetal Alchemist.
  • Featured in the same magazine that produced the smash-hit, Attack on Titan.
  • An illustrated version of the retelling of the Persian epic of Amir Arsalan written by famed Japanese novelist Dr. Yoshiki Tanaka.
  • INTERNAL CONFLICTS
    Princes 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.

    • Published: 15 September 2016
    • ISBN: 9781632362186
    • Imprint: Kodansha
    • Format: Paperback
    • Pages: 192
    • RRP: $34.00

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    Praise for The Heroic Legend of Arslan 5

    "I'm riveted when I read the manga volumes. I think this is a real testament to Arakawa's abilities as a storyteller." --blogcritics
    "I recommend the SERIES to manga and fantasy lovers alike." --Teen Ink
    "Fullmetal Alchemist is a great manga series. It has an excellent story, characters that make you care about them, stunning artwork and it will entertain you from start to finish. This is a must-buy series." --BubbleWS