Arslan Senki

These shows have a distinct Middle Eastern aesthetic or take place in the region. The Middle East consists of over a dozen countries that stretch from Turkey (sometimes spelled Türkiye) to the north, Egypt and the surrounding African nations in the west, all the way to Iran (formerly known as Persia or Pars in ancient times) and Afghanistan to the east. The land of Arabia is particularly well-known, due to the famous literature, "Arabian Nights".

Retro high fantasy, medieval fantasy and DnD lookalikes. Isekai included. No hentai included.
For more retro high fantasy including stuff made in the 2000s, check this chart:
https://www.edison23.net/dir/ar/img/fantasy.jpg

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Enjoy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awgehIvCXs8

Some anime OVAs dating back to this time, with not many movies included.

I initially created the stack for personal use, but decided to make it public. I hope it can be useful to someone.

No dubs with imitation American accents are included, only proper Bri'ish voices.

Let me know of any mistakes or anything that should be on the list.

Anime that have a reboot/remake or recut.
Not all remakes, but notable ones that interest me.

According to leaks, after the Ranma 1/2 and Yaiba remakes, more than 20 classic anime will be getting remakes.

American Live Action Remakes:
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) [Not an anime] → Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024)
Ghost in the Shell (1995) → Ghost in the Shell (2017)
Battle Angel Alita (1993) → Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
Death Note (2006) → Death Note (2017)
One Piece (1999) → One Piece (2023)
Cowboy Bebop (1998) → Cowboy Bebop (2021)
Jujutsu Kaisen (2020) → Jujutsu Kaisen (TBA)

Extended List:
Cyborg 009 (1968) → Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier (2001)
Black Jack (1993) → Black Jack (2004)
Toward the Terra (1980) → Toward the Terra (2007)
Ghost in the Shell (1995) → Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008)
Neo Human Casshan (1973) → Casshern Sins (2008)
Birdy the Mighty (1996) → Birdy the Mighty: Decode (2008)
Mazinger Z (1972) → Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! (2009)
Blood+ (2005) → Blood-C (2011)
Ushio to Tora (1992) → Ushio to Tora (2015)
Pokemon (1997) → Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)
Blame! (2003) → Blame!: The Movie (2017)
Ashita no Joe (1970) → Megalo Box (2018)
Gegege no Kitarou (1968) → Gegege no Kitarou (2018)
Osomatsu-kun (1966) → Osomatsu-san (2018)
Captain Tsubasa (1983) → Captain Tsubasa (2018)
Blade of the Immortal (2008) → Blade of the Immortal (2019)
Saint Seiya (1986) → Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac (2019)
Boogiepop Phantom (2000) → Boogiepop and Others (2019)
Hori-san to Miyamura-kun (2012) → Horimiya (2021)
Bastard!! (1992) → Bastard‼ Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy (2022)
Tokyo Mew Mew (2002) → Tokyo Mew Mew New (2022)
UFO Robo Grendizer (1975) → Grendizer U (2024)
Bartender (2006) → Bartender: Glass of God (2024)
One Piece (1999) → One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga (2024)
Versailles no Bara (1979) → Versailles no Bara (Movie) (2025)
Anne of the Green Gables (1979) → Anne Shirley (2025)
Ghost in the Shell (1995) → The Ghost in the Shell (TBA)
Akira (1988) → Akira (Shin Anime) (TBA)
Legendary Brave Swordsman Yaiba (1993) → Shin Samurai-den Yaiba (TBA)
Fist of the North Star (1984) → Hokuto no Ken: Fist of the North Star (TBA)
Reborn! (2006) → Reborn! (TBA)
Steins;Gate (2011) → Steins;Gate: Reboot (TBA)
Lupin III (1971) → Lupin the IIIrd the Movie (TBA)
Cat's Eye (1983) → Cat's Eye (TBA)
Devil May Cry (2007) → Devil May Cry (TBA)
Tokyo Ghoul (2014) → Tokyo Ghoul (Rumored)

Fantasy works set in medieval or archaic settings.

Arslan Senki (The Heroic Legend of Arslan) Watch Order:
(2 TV Series, 2 OVAs, 4 Specials)
1. Arslan Senki (Aug 17, 1991 to Sep 21, 1995) | OVA | 6 episodes x 38 min. per ep. - Alternative Version
2. Arslan Senki (TV) (Apr 5, 2015 to Sep 27, 2015) | TV | 25 episodes x 24 min. per ep. - Alternative Version / Full Story / Parent Story / Prequel / Other
3. Arslan Senki (TV): Tsuioku no Shou - Dakkan no Yaiba (Jul 5, 2015) | TV Special | 1 episode x 24 min. - Summary
4. Arslan Senki (TV): Arsen 4-koma Gekijou (Jul 23, 2015 to Feb 24, 2016) | TV Special | 8 episodes x 1 min. per ep. - Side Story / Prequel
5. Arslan Senki (TV) Gaiden (May 9, 2016 to Nov 9, 2016) | OVA | 2 episodes x 24 min. per ep. - Side Story
6. Arslan Senki (TV): Fuujin Ranbu (Jul 3, 2016 to Aug 21, 2016) | TV | 8 episodes x 24 min. per ep. - Sequel / Parent Story / Other
7. Arslan Senki (TV): Fuujin Ranbu (Sep 7, 2016 to Dec 7, 2016) | Special | 4 episodes x 1 min. per ep. - Arsen 4-koma Gekijou - Sequel / Side Story
8. Kigyou Senshi Arslan (Oct 5, 2016) | Special | 6 episodes x 4 min. per ep. - Other

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Reading Order:
1. Arslan Senki (Nov 1991 to Sep 1996) | Light Novel | 13 Volumes ? Chapters [Amano, Yoshitaka (Art), Tanaka, Yoshiki (Story)] - Alternative Version
2. Arslan Senki (Nov 1991 to Sep 1996) | Manga | 3 Volumes ? Chapters [Tanaka, Yoshiki (Story), Nakamura, Chisato (Art)]
3. Arslan Senki (Jul 9, 2013 to ?) | Manga | ? Volume ? Chapter [Arakawa, Hiromu (Art), Tanaka, Yoshiki (Story)] -

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Arslan: https://myanimelist.net/character/11771/Arslan

Author: Tanaka, Yoshiki https://myanimelist.net/people/6044/Yoshiki_Tanaka
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Theme: Historical
Demographic: Shounen

Tags: Medieval, Prince, War

Clubs:
Arslan Senki F-club https://myanimelist.net/clubs.php?cid=67388 (Inactive)
Arslan Senki Battalion https://myanimelist.net/clubs.php?cid=80809 (Inactive)

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Official Sites: https://www.arslan.jp/2/
https://shonenmagazine.com/special_page/arslan/
Twitter (X): アニメ『アルスラーン戦記』公式 (Anime “The Heroic Legend of Arslan” official) @arslan_anime https://twitter.com/arslan_anime
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heroic_Legend_of_Arslan

Note: Use JustWatch to check availability in your region.
https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/the-heroic-legend-of-arslan

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Some of the best that classic animation has to offer. I left out some obvious picks since you already know how good something like Akira or Princess Mononoke looks.

Cell animation leaves a particular effect and tone that, if paired with great animation and style, enraptures me like little else can. "They don't make 'em like they used to" some say, these anime are examples are skilled animation that will never be replicated. Although these were produced long before digital anime became common-place, the skill put into these works leaves them timeless.

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