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NEWS: The Heroic Legend of Arslan Manga Gets Anime


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Stark700



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:09 am Reply with quote
Cool although I kinda expected it. Hoping a good studio will adapt this faithfully. Maybe Bones?
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Marzan



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:38 am Reply with quote
Wonderful news. I'm hoping for a good adaptation.
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Darkmagick
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:40 am Reply with quote
I'm always happy for more Arakawa anime, but isn't this kind of early? I mean, there are only two volumes out right now. Or are they planning to work ahead of the manga based on the source novels?
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KutovoiAnton



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:43 am Reply with quote
While I'm a little dissapointed that they're using Arakawa's version, it was expected. And story is good, so I'll obviously be watching it.
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sugarwater



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:46 am Reply with quote
KutovoiAnton wrote:
While I'm a little dissapointed that they're using Arakawa's version, it was expected. And story is good, so I'll obviously be watching it.


My thoughts exactly. The Arakawa version is OK, but if you grew up with the original novels and previous manga it just isn't the same.
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walw6pK4Alo



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 7:01 am Reply with quote
Stark700 wrote:
Cool although I kinda expected it. Hoping a good studio will adapt this faithfully. Maybe Bones?


You're asking for a good studio, not an automatic non-seller. Bones hasn't made a hit in years.

Anyway, glad to see the trend of fully adapting abandoned anime from the 90s continue, especially if it's more Tanaka. But too bad it's the FMA designs. They look un-embellished and dull.
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Antares



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 8:30 am Reply with quote
Guys, there is something I don't understand.

According with ANN, manga Vintage is: 2013-07-09 (serialized in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine). But the OVA is from 1991.

Please, ¿Can someone explain me this?
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Zhou-BR



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 8:33 am Reply with quote
Antares wrote:
Guys, there is something I don't understand.

According with ANN, manga Vintage is: 2013-07-09 (serialized in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine). But the OVA is from 1991.

Please, ¿Can someone explain me this?


The 1991 OVA is a direct adaptation of the original novels, which Yoshiki Tanaka started writing back in 1986. Arakawa's manga is only the most recent adaptation.
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Dian Z





PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 8:52 am Reply with quote
I read some early pages and ended up flipping through the pages, it reminded me a lot, of my disappointment in her Hero Tales.
So I'll likely skip the anime adaptation.

Is it even popular there in Japan?
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Antares



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 8:53 am Reply with quote
Zhou-BR wrote:
Antares wrote:
Guys, there is something I don't understand.

According with ANN, manga Vintage is: 2013-07-09 (serialized in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine). But the OVA is from 1991.

Please, ¿Can someone explain me this?


The 1991 OVA is a direct adaptation of the original novels, which Yoshiki Tanaka started writing back in 1986. Arakawa's manga is only the most recent adaptation.


Thanks Zhou, I was unaware that there were some novels of this story.
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Blanchimont



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:35 am Reply with quote
Antares wrote:
Thanks Zhou, I was unaware that there were some novels of this story.

Some? The novels are at 14 volumes as of counting and ongoing...
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RAmmsoldat



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:41 am Reply with quote
worst kept secret of recent times lol
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Kadmos1



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:57 am Reply with quote
I definitely think I will be checking this out. CR, get it please.
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Angel M Cazares



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:08 am Reply with quote
walw6pK4Alo wrote:
Stark700 wrote:
Cool although I kinda expected it. Hoping a good studio will adapt this faithfully. Maybe Bones?


You're asking for a good studio, not an automatic non-seller. Bones hasn't made a hit in years.


Sad but true. Everything Bones touches seems to be a commercial flop in Japan.
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Kadmos1



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:33 am Reply with quote
angelmcazares, I think FMA:B did pretty well for Bones.
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