The Heroic Legend of Arslan 21
By (Author) Yoshiki Tanaka
Illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa
21
Kodansha America, Inc
Kodansha Comics
16th December 2025
United States
General
Fiction
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Inspired by or adapted from other media
Manga and other East Asian style / tradition comic books (Manhwa, Manhua, Intern
Paperback
Width 127mm, Height 191mm
369g
The epic of palace intrigue and battlefield glory, from the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist, that became a hit anime franchise! The epic of palace intrigue and battlefield glory, from the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist, that became a hit anime franchise! Crown Prince Arslan has bided his time in the southern port city of Gilan long enough- with Hilmes's betrayal leaving the Lusitanian forces in shambles, the time to retake the fallen capital is nigh. But as Arslan and his allies undertake their final preparations to free their country and their people from the invaders, Hilmes and King Andragoras each make their own moves to secure power over Pars for themselves.
Dr. Yoshiki Tanaka is a popular Japanese novelist who is best known for The Heroic Legend of Arslan and Legend of the Galactic Heroes. His works have been known to span across multiple media, including manga, anime, and even musicals. Hiromu Arakawa is the award-winning artist behind the immesnsely popular Fullmetal Alchemist. In addition to Fullmetal Alchemist, she is also the illustrator/author of Silver Spoons which is currently available as an animated television series in Japan and the United States. Her newest work is as the illustrator of The Heroic Legend of Arslan, a featured title in the same magazine as Attack on Titan.