Voice actors Satoshi Hino (
Naruto: Shippûden, Shana-tan) and Ai Kayano (
Golden Time, Ao Haru Ride) have joined the cast of
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance, the sequel to 2015's
The Heroic Legend of Arslan fantasy adventure anime based on Yoshiki Tanaka novels and the manga Hiromu Arakawa adaptation.
Satoshi Hino will play Merulein, a survivor of the Zott Tribe and warrior with outstanding skill in both archery and sword-fighting. Merulein is princess Ireena's protector.
Ireena, the princess of the Maryan, a country that was crushed by the nation of Lusitania, will be played by Ai Kayano. She carries herself with dignity and pride, even though she is physically weak and has lost her sight due to an illness.
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance is set to begin its Japanese broadcast on July 03, 2016 (MBS / TBS affilated stations). 2015's
The Heroic Legend of Arslan TV series is licensed and distributed in North America by FUNimation.
From the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist, Hiromu Arakawa, and director of Yu Yu Hakusho, Noriyuki Abe.
In the kingdom of Pars lies the Royal Capital of Ecbatana, a powerful city ruled by the fearsome King Andragoras. Arslan, the 14-year-old prince of Pars, is a green ruler and lacks the fierce leadership skills possessed by his father. After his father falls victim to a treacherous plot headed by one of his most trusted comrades, the kingdom of Pars falls in the war with the neighboring nation of Lusitania. Narrowly escaping with his life, Arslan must embark on a journey to reclaim the fallen kingdom and fulfill his destiny as ruler of Pars.