A review by iffer
The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Vol. 1 by Yoshiki Tanaka

4.0

This is an interesting, very loosely based historical fiction manga with better-than-solid art by Hiromi Arakawa, who many many recognize as the creator of Full Metal Alchemist. The line work is a little loose for my taste, but I like it, as well as the incorporation of textile patterns and jewelry to make this title feel like it's taking place in 60 BCE Era Persia. Arakawa's sense for action layouts, landscapes and facial expressions also helps to give the story emotional clout and character development to balance a story dominated by political and military machinations.