アルスラーン戦記 [Arslan Senki / The Heroic Legend of Arslan]

A sweeping fantasy epic set in a fictionalized ancient Persia, The Heroic Legend of Arslan follows the young prince Arslan as he fights to reclaim his kingdom after a devastating betrayal. Originally a novel series by Yoshiki Tanaka, this manga adaptation is illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa, the celebrated creator of Fullmetal Alchemist, whose dynamic art and character-driven storytelling bring the political intrigue and battlefield drama to vivid life. Since its launch in 2014, the series has been a standout of Kōdansha’s manga lineup, praised for its richly layered world-building and themes of honor, loyalty, and resilience. With 23 issues and counting, it remains a compelling modern classic that reimagines epic history through a masterful manga lens.