The Heroic Legend of Arslan (Arslan Senki) - 1991 vs 2015 (Side by Side Comparison)

[@koseanimation118]

It really comes down to if you like arslan final fantasy, or arslan full metal alchemist XD

[@lithose1764]

Which would be which? I'm new

[@fufutm2891]

@@lithose1764 is a joke ,the '91 looks like the first final fantasy games character designs meanwhile the art style from 2015 looks like its made by the same person who made full metal alchemist

[@ВалБал-н3й]

@@fufutm2891 arslan is quite literally made by the same person who made alchemist

[@fufutm2891]

@@ВалБал-н3й oh ok ,i knew the art looked the same but i thought it was like how seven deadly sins art looks like dragon ball

[@Matt-xs7ih]

@@ВалБал-н3й no its made by the person who created legend of the galactic heroes. hiromu arakawa just made the character designs

[@SeedNoctis]

Goodness, I miss the old style drawing from the past...

[@VyseLegendaire]

Strictly speaking, you have to keep in mind that the new anime is an adaptation of Arakawa*s manga, and not an original rendition based on the novels. That is the real reason why these particular scenes are portrayed the way they are. That said, the first 2 Arslan movies from the early 1990s hold a special place in my heart, and I could never see that particular hyper-stylized depiction being outmatched today, even though I do not necessarily compare the new depiction unfavorably.

[@Marcelosahgo]

Vyse Legendaire I like to see it another way. Seeing as how, par for the course of a lot of manga, the anime sticks ever so close to the manga in every aspect (order of scenes and CGI armies notwithstanding), you could say Arakawa is "part" of the "team" adapting the novel into anime -- by proxy, sure, but a part nonetheless. She decides how a certain scene is to be portrayed, which the director of the anime will then reproduce completely or change to their vision; not too differently from how a straight adaptation with multiple directors and writers on board would work. The new anime might be an "adaptation by proxy" of the novel, but is still an adaptation of the novel, covering the same events. Arakawa is participating in the "adaptation" as well. Is it a "fair" comparison? Probably not, but as I said, I don't care about better vs. worse.

[@VyseLegendaire]

Marcelosahgo The only difference between us is that I dont see the new Arslan as having a multitude of poorly handled scenes.

[@Marcelosahgo]

Vyse Legendaire I never said that! =O All I said in the video itself was that some scenes ran longer or were too fundamentally different to be compared (and that old Arslan helmet was awesome -- albeit silly). I think the new anime is very competent (I don't even have that much of a problem with the CGI, only when it's too jarring), has great backgrounds, a very fitting, strong soundtrack, good pacing, etc etc. As for the scenes themselves, it has a lot of really great scenes too! I love that shot of Andragoras ordering his army to attack (2:31), it has way more of a punch than the 1991 movie (that was definetly going for more of a "down-to-earth, not overdoing" tone -- which is also great, but for a war scene, I particularly prefer the new anime's more 'shonen-y' take on it). Honestly I have more problems with scripting, though that I couldn't express in video without going on full boring rant mode. And it's not really "problems" as much as they're "I really like the quieter, more subdued tone of the movies over the shonen-in-your-face dialogues of Arakawa; but they're both well done for what they are".

[@VyseLegendaire]

Marcelosahgo Basically, the way Im looking at is that any direct comparison of the two is bound ot look bad for the new one. Mainly because 1991 was the *good ol days* of anime, and nostalgia will always win out in a question of remakes/re-iterations. I just want to watch the new show on its own terms without trying to make either one look bad in the process. Certainly my feelings about 1991 films will be camouflaged in my first impressions and may not be unbiased, but you also need to take into account the time period, audience, format, and source material which also determine the production decisions. There is just so much unfairness asking the new TV show to be like the old Arslan, even if it would be cool as hell if they tried to emulate the same style. ;)

[@raisentou1029]

+Vyse Legendaire I for one don't have any nostalgia to the 1991 OVA series, because i watched it after watching the 2014 series. I liked the story so much, i decided to take a look at some of it's roots. The OVA in all honesty is not remotely comparable to the 2014 series. Not in Music or sound effects, character or plot development. The 1991 version feels rushed and dry. It fails to pay proper tribute their characters. I honestly didn't feel like Arslan learned anything in the first 2 films. He is literary the same person from minute 10 on the fist film and minute 56 on the second.... (probably cause there is no heroin to challenge and expand Arslan's thinking) We are given a complete product, instead of the young, ignorant and inexperience boy that grows to be a king. This obviously gives depth to the entire world, not clearly stating a right or wrong. Specially when it comes to slavery!!! (which is wrong, but perhaps not too bad in some cases, and could be a decent life style in the setting portrayed) and individuality (all other characters, aside from the main felt empty.... well, even the main characters felt empty overall. "Fate chose me as the crown prince. I don't know why. But i will face my destiny bravely." Quote from OVA 3 from Arslan. I personally find this quote incredibly distasteful, but maybe that was cool those days. By this time on the 2014, Arslan has grown to accept human equality and decided to obtain the throne to follow his ideas, even if he most go against the rightful heir. On the other hand, 1991, does make it a bit harder to hate Hermes. The Princess that is searching for him gives the feeling, there are some good qualities about his character that a decent woman might fall for. Lets be honest, the horn helmets are wack. Final Verdic, 2014 takes the time to span what the 1991 version did in 4 episodes ~ 3 hrs into 25 full episodes ~ 10 hours. After that, 2014 is in the dark

[@TheVampirate99]

no ones gonna talk about how good the anime is??

[@JohnSmith-ty2he]

Not very. Terrible CGI mass production.

[@diadokhoi5722]

@@JohnSmith-ty2he impossible to animate battles without it

[@JohnSmith-ty2he]

@@diadokhoi5722 Not impossible at all, just difficult.

[@PlayWithPiwi_PWP]

@@JohnSmith-ty2he terrible?? i bet u never watch Kindom anime lol

[@BarknoorZ]

Arslan looks SO MUCH COOLER in the movie.

[@zavil4283]

Mmm No

[@MinYeo]

or rather...I think that he look cuter in the anime xD

[@BarknoorZ]

Well he looks more like a cute kid from a slice of life anime, not a noble prince and knight :P

[@zavil4283]

Mmm no :p

[@zavil4283]

In the anime he is a noble and cute prince :3

[@Heavygusto]

Character development in the newer version is better (obviously, it's serialised), whereas cinematography is better in the older version. I feel like most of the media industry is losing sight of cinematography as an artform.

[@petitepenguin1264]

I prefer 1991 version when it comes to aesthetic and character design. I imagine if classic FF series being transformed into anime version, this they would be like

[@oschawolff7852]

Actually the artist Yoshitaka Amano specifically worked on them. He was the artist for Final Fantasy series 1 - 10. His anime works are pretty rare, but he does an amazing job. He also worked on Cashern and Gotchaman.

[@petitepenguin1264]

@@oschawolff7852 @Oscha Wolff Yes, I know :) It was not only because of characters design but also the way they portrayed the scenes. It has similar feelings to scenes in classic FF.

[@yuuichimakoto]

I agree, i like the new one but the old design are more pretty and attractive.

[@MyRennae]

1991 Daryun is freaking hot

[@zgmf-x19ainfinitejustice28]

And 2015 daryun looks like Kimblee. He's a different kind of hot lol

[@MyRennae]

Archer So true lol

[@Nicole-vf9ov]

+tocofool Yea xD

[@Jugem16]

+Setsuna F. Seiei Hehe, I thought the same :P Not too surprising, seeing as they were both designed by the same artist. They just share some common traits.

[@lilymeryne]

IFKR

[@Midnightxstorm]

I was the ONLY kid were I lived in the '90s who was a nerdy anime watching otaku. My love of anime was sparked by stumbling upon "Mermaids Scar" at my local video store shoved in between Disney titles however it was later that year when my mother lovingly sent away for a Manga Corps subscription for my birthday that I knew I would be hooked for life! The first title they sent me was "The Heroic Legend of Arslan- part one". I thought I had died and gone to geek heaven and after years of tirelessly screaming at all my otaku pals about "the most amazingly artistic and expansive anime ever that you can't find" there it was remade and waiting for me once again. You guys can go back and forth about which is better until your blue in the faces, but I'll just be watching and smiling and thanking the anime gods for a return to my childhood. »{^.^}«

[@thepsynergist]

I feel Arslan would have made an amazing Fire Emblem game. Sad that was never adapted.

[@NozomuYume]

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[@thepsynergist]

@@NozomuYume You're amazing, thank you!

[@BrightLord1823]

Sorry i know this is an old comment but I think an arslan game adaption could be pretty good like fire emblem, but also like ff tactics or tactics ogre

[@thepsynergist]

@@BrightLord1823 oh yeah I still want an arslan tactics game

[@BrightLord1823]

​@@thepsynergist If you like this desert Persian ambience of arslan I suggest you play triangle strategy, the desert kingdom of hyzante might scratch that arslan itch

[@mehkihoward1781]

Why are people hating on the 2015 series? It's actually really good in my opinion. It seems as though some of you are biased about the first movie because of your memories with it.

[@Vergil2708]

because they are homers.. the anime is still ongoing with only 5 episodes yet.. at least let it finish before they judge it.. I also think that the 2015 series is quite good

[@Imfphas20]

Mehki Howard I've been enjoying it myself as well. I'd imagine nostalgia and the cg are probably the two main driving factors. The films aren't without their own problems though, I haven't watched them (probably will after I finish the anime because it does look quite nice), though judging from the contrast the new anime fixed a number of problems as well. Just for an example: the older lacks consistency in the type and style of force Pars has, the foot soldiers appear to be hoplites, the main characters appear to have medieval armor, and the main cavalry appear to have walked out of the realm of mythology.

[@MrReded69]

Mehki Howard I like em both! And I must point out to all the haters of the new version, it has a HUGE factor in its favor when compared to the original....ITS ACTUALLY GONNA BE FINISHED!

[@jasmendoza6191]

Kenneth Palad when does it continue? Just finished episode 12!!!

[@DSTkunn]

I haven't even seen the 1991 version yet and based on style alone...I prefer it over the 2015. I enjoy the 2015 version but I don't particularly love the look of it. The animations are great! But there's something about the older style that feels more aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

[@riddhidev]

I prefer the OVAs to the TV series. However, the OVAs ended so abruptly THAT I ALMOST BROKE MY LAPTOP IN A RAGE! Right when one of the biggest trwists occurred in the story. Enviable cast, good music.

[@AnklebiterTypeR]

The old one looks like art. Like someone who had love and passion for what they were doing poured their heart and soul into it. The animation on the 2015 one looks almost like a generic shounen anime,

[@ShiBone13]

Because the 2015 one is base off the shonen manga adaptation which is done FMA creator while the 1991 is base off the original novels cover who was done art for the final fantasy series

[@carlosluismendez7392]

Show some respect, Arakawa is not a generic shonen mangaka.Full metal alchemist is actually very fucking good.

[@AnklebiterTypeR]

@@carlosluismendez7392 I'm not saying it isn't very good. But from a purely animation standpoint one of these two is clearly on a completely different level than the other. One (just to the naked eye) looks like a very generic anime while the other is very artistically done.

[@carlosluismendez7392]

@@AnklebiterTypeR but that's what's wrong with your argument because Arakawa style is more cartoony than generic, you can tell is her. The animation( movement) is not good but that's because it doesn't have high production values or a great studio like Bones behind it.

[@aelitaa2700]

Is it me or the 1991 version looks a bit Final Fantasy-ish and the 2015 looks like Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood?

[@beroxio9247]

+Aelita Antoniou Thats because it is from the same creator of Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.

[@aelitaa2700]

Really?! Awesome!

[@vanillawafer9026]

+Aelita Antoniou The 1991 version is based off of designs by Yoshitaka Amano, the guy who did the art for FF1-6 and all of the FF logos

[@Matt-xs7ih]

@@aelitaa2700 no its not. hiromu arakawa just created the character designs nothing more than that . the creator is the one who created legend of the galactic heroes

[@Matt-xs7ih]

@@beroxio9247 no its not you are wrong

[@LuciaMalpense]

Man, you can really see how much better animation has gotten since the 1990s.

[@AratakiBullPowerSiddo1]

+Erwin Derksen Get down from your nostalgic horse. Have someone kick your ass a time or two and THEN LOOK PROPERLY OVER THE IMAGES AND THINK THAT WHICH ANIMATION LOOKS MORE BETTER.

[@LuciaMalpense]

***** You do realize that in the 1990s animation, the soldiers are literally black shadows with no detail? I'm not sure how 'actually having faces' isn't an improvement to 'repeated looping animation of the same horses' at best and 'black shadows' at worst That's not including the vastly improved background animation (1990s was white background, white background, and oh- look- another white background! Just looking at the amount of detail in 2015 animation shows how much animation has improved in twenty years), better fire and cloud animation, and much better shading. The foreshortening is also terribly awkward at many parts in the 1991 animation- for example, when Daryun pledges loyalty to Arslan. It's much smoother in 2015. And of course, Arslan actually looks like, y'know, a teenager. Which he is.

[@AratakiBullPowerSiddo1]

***** So you are basically calling the 2015 version to have a bad art style ? ... Okay. Let me tell you this very clearly. Your interpretation of what's a good art style and what's a bad art style is very shitty. If you're calling the art style of the present AS adaptation bad , then you're in a way calling the art style of the mangaka of Fullmetal Alchemist bad and you're basically disrespecting her work. You want to know what a bad art style actually is ? One Piece's art style. And I'm talking about the anime not the manga. The characters in the anime are drawn so badly that they don't even qualify as Cartoon. Yes I know the difference between Anime and Cartoon. That's how bad the art style of the One Piece anime is. And you're pretty ignorant if you still think One Piece has better animation and detailing than AS. Even the 90s version has a better animation than any of the movies One Piece has got till now in the present day. And if you were somewhat familiar with animation in general , then you'd know that it takes huge time and effort into giving more than 50 side characters actual different faces and it's a solid waste of time because detailing side characters who won't ever play any importance in the anime , is a huge time waste. Keeping that in mind , somehow still managing to give animation to hundreds of side characters even with similar faces , even though with the use of CGI , is a pretty good feat. And this should be considered even better as seeing this company that animated the re-adaptation had low budget. Just because the 90s art style was good , doesn't means the present day art style can't be good either. For example : Daryun looked more of a middle eastern prince Charming like guy. While in the present one he looks more like an intimidating serious high ranked bodyguard. And that's how a middle eastern bodyguard guarding a young prince should exactly look like. But with those comparisons aside , both the art styles are still gorgeous in their own manners. How about next time , instead of whining and nitpicking over the tiniest things , why won't you show some respect and appreciation for the good quality animation you're getting ? I don't even watch AS , but I'll know good art style and animation when I'll see it.

[@banjabalst4973]

+Erwin Derksen You're just being nostalgic.

[@banjabalst4973]

***** I've seen the old version of both Ushio and Tora and HunterxHunter, and while they were great animes, I still prefer the new ones over the old ones because they are just better. Get over yourself.

[@hypesword84]

I had concerns about watching the original Arslan Senki, but now I know I have to

[@costaalex9752]

lovely audio, my soul is now calm

[@SaelPossible]

Such a beautiful soundtrack.

[@aohige]

Let's be accurate and fair here. First of all, the scenes were not from an OVA. Arslan 1 and 2 were theatrical anime. It was 3 through 6 that were OVA. So you are comparing scenes from a high-budget theatrical film with scenes of a TV show production.

[@TiagoAMGomes]

aohige Budget has got nothing to do with well directed scenes, art style and well created atmosphere. And that's what we're comparing here (or at least I am).

[@aohige]

***** You are quite naive if you think budget has no effect on direction of animation. With a movie budget, the director has far more freedom to choose how scenes are directed. With a TV budget, angles and presentations, as well as flow of each segment is strongly undermined by limitations. For example, a director can opt to make heavy usage of up-close shots and angle to try and minimize the number of horsemen shown in a shot, as they may not have the man power to depict them all in every scene present. With a film budget, such limitations do not exist, or is far more forgiving. Seriously, if you doubt me, go ask any animators in the field. I'm quite familiar with the industry.

[@TiagoAMGomes]

aohige If you're familiar with the industry, you probably know about Neon Genesis Evangelion. The series was known for having a very low budget, specially in the later episodes, and still managed to create some of the most memorable annd best directed scenes ever. Yes, a high budget helps, but it doesn't excuse bad directing. Also, the new Arslan Senki seems to have a pretty high budget for an aime series, so I don't see why are some of the scenes so poorly handled when it's obvious that they have the budget for it.

[@aohige]

What you're asking is equivalent of "why can't every TV show look like Game of Thrones" bub.

[@TiagoAMGomes]

aohige I think you're missing my point entirely, because I never said anything like that. What I said is that high budget doesn't equal good directing, and low budget doesn't equal bad directing. Ping Pong the Animation is another good example of what I'm trying to say. If you're a good director, every shot will look interesting and engaging, regardless of the budget you have to work with.

[@LeonardoFelix9387]

Beautiful song

[@notsaline]

In the 1991 version, Arslan looks older and more serious to me than in 2015. In 2015, he looks more innocent and more childish.

[@lewistran1]

his age is probably more accurately depicted in 2015 version as a 14/15yr old

[@JohnSmith-ty2he]

Not at all by 14-15 most males have nearly finished growing. I was over 6' and 190lbs by 15. I ended up just over 6'1''. Arslan looks 12 in the 2015 version. MAYBE pushing 13. That said he looked 16 or 17 in the original. Frankly I'd prefer to watch a story about a 16-17 year old kicking some ass than one about a 12 year old being babysat.

[@erinreynolds5897]

Maybe it's just me but I liked the old one better. When I watched the new anime I was...just put off by the character designs. It looked weird to me. In the old anime the men looked very handsome (Arslan looked beautiful but he didn't look childish or look like a woman). And Arslan actually looked like a teenager. When I first saw the new anime I thought Arslan was freaking 10 years old. Now, you people can take this as an "I hate the new anime" type of thing but that's not the case. So, if you do, cool. I'm not going to bother to explain. If you people want to get triggered go right on ahead. It's no sweat off my back.

[@oschawolff7852]

I agree, the older series was definitely better. Much more work and attention to detail went into it.

[@taavixx1326]

Woww.. am I srsly the only one who loves the 2015 version xD

[@Aaaaaaaaaaaaasffcgrfhzz]

No,i prefer the new version too.

[@greatpotterland]

I third that

[@Kevin-cw8of]

Yuriko Yuu rawr

[@orinanime]

***** you say you want good anime but then bash the original for being old. You just sound like a kid from the current generation who thinks everything new is automatically better and trashes anything else that's from before your time

[@orinanime]

***** I read what you said. And the animation is super generic in the new one. Freeze frame slashes and time delay overly dramatic blood sprays. Leaping into the air with speed lines. Its so cliche it's a joke. And the new show has an alright soundtrack. But the older musical score is mind bogglingly beautiful. I don't dislike the new one. But it's nowhere near up to par with the old one. You like this because it's of your time and you lack the insight that comes from having experienced more entries in the genre to form a better comparative basis for analysis and appreciation

[@ajajaja4862]

The old animation looks more romantic, which goes well with the theme of the series, but the new animation isn't horrible, it's pretty decent.

[@FreshPerfiteroles]

Am I the only one who preferred the 2015 adaptation to the older version? I watched the older version after I watched the new one and I can firmly say that I prefer the new Arslan to the old one. Sure, I can agree that the older version of Prince Arslan has a more princely character and seems like he'd be able to lead Pars with more finesse but I have so little emotional connection to him. He's pretty much just generic prince dude to me. Like that's his only character trait. Princely. Arakawa's adaption makes Arslan more human from the start and gives him both negative and positive character traits. At least the new Arslan seems more relatable and compassionate and likeable. While he may not seem fit for ruling now, we'll be able to see him develop as a character and a prince throughout the series. That's just my 2 cents.

[@lithose1764]

Well how'd it turn out?

[@chiblast100x]

+Marcelosahgo I just want to say thank you for posting these videos. Not having the ability to play my VHS copies of the old anime nor the inclination to go through the entire series and find what I needed to for some design comparison even if I could, these made finding the relevant comparisons fairly trivial.

[@とっとっととっとっと-r4w]

個人的には昔のダリューンが好きだった件

[@Sankaritarina89]

I prefer the oldschool 90s character design

[@Katzblager]

As someone who owns the 1991 movie on dvd, I am spoiled by it and the art style. When I see the 2015 tv show, all I see is Full Metal Alchemist characters, period.

[@lamborisho]

True doe

[@devsmith5025]

So I'm not the only reminded of Fullmetal Alchemist. Nothing bad for me though, FMA:B is my favorite anime and I really liked Arslan Senki too. I honestly can't get myself to like the old styles like the one in the 1991 movie, though. Everyone his own though.

[@JohnSmith-ty2he]

All I see is totatlly generic gender neutral children playing dress up. Horrible art style in the 2015 version.

[@Isb932]

1991's animation looks so much more deep and dramatic, but just an opinion

[@OrbGoblin]

One of the things that impressed me so much about the original series was the music. I had to go through no end of trouble to get a hold of the soundtrack but it was well worth it. I hope the new series is at least comparable.

[@somuchbetteroffthisway]

OrbGoblin true! i'm still looking for the ending song of the second movie..i found the name but haven't been able to locate it on youtube or anywhere else!

[@OrbGoblin]

I've actually got it posted in my channel. Well it's the first track technically, but they're the same (there's some guy singing on the end track).

[@sims2lovealot]

Arslan from the old one looks like Griffith, so I'm glad he changed for the new one haha. Personally I prefer the new animation, because I'm a sucker for detailed scenery, but you can't deny there is an old kind of beauty with the original animations. I love the new series so much, but maybe I'll give the OVAs a try.

[@tyleraronne473]

Def prefer the style of the original. Still going to give this a watch when I get a chance. I remember renting the original on VHS and watching it a couple of times one weekend when I was a kid.

[@lumo9435]

1991 was a piece of art. the new one is good but still just another anime.

[@sabyasachimukhopadhyay1088]

Arslan in the 1991 version is cooler than the 2015 one.

[@Ponyloon18]

Just started watching the new version so I found a copy of the old to see how they compared to a complete newbie--not knowing how either compares to the original novel, of course. The 2015 definitely benefits from having way more time to tell its story--developing its themes and improving the pacing, though I prefer the art style of the old one. Characterisation-wise the new version also has more space for development, though I think they've gone overboard with making some of the Luisitainians (sp?) unpalatable, and in my opinion Gieve (sp?) is a lot more likable in the original; brings out more of the 'lovable' in 'lovable rougue'. Elam, on the other hand, is much more preferable in the new version to his original counterpart, and I prefer 2015 Arslan as well--although I liked the old one I think he was kind of bland and more Gary-Stuish. I did love the posh British dub voices in the original though--Narsus especially!

[@wendie1597]

the earlier version is fine, but it has so many shiny scenes and surface... i prefer the matte look of the current one making it more realistic and less fantasy looking...

[@渡邉理香チャンネル]

当初は神村版のダリューンのキャラデザに惚れて荒川版を見るのを躊躇してた。 が、荒川版のダリューンは細谷佳正さんの声が意外にもよく、絶妙に一体化してたおかげで、最強戦士として魅力度の高い色気あるキャラになったと思う。 細谷さんの声じゃなかったら、未だ神村版を推してたかなあ。 井上和彦さんも悪くはないが、細谷ダリューンの方が私は好きだな。 カセット文庫版の鈴置洋孝さんのダリューンはもっと惚れる。

[@NanaelSoloer]

Is it jsut me or the 90's version has a lot more style?

[@sihnar8360]

Prefer the new one honestly, especially the depiction of Pars as having a more middle easter/persian culture instead of the greek look from 1991 which didn't make much sense imo. The only complaints I have with the 2015 one are Arslan's girly looks and Farangis's costume.

[@Ccs1989]

The early 90s one could definitely show more "acting" movement, whereas the TV show has to save the animation budget for the fight scenes. Either a budget thing, or because animator skills have declined, or a combination of both. Animating characters in complicated armor turning in space is difficult as hell.

[@Arzack711]

Enough arguing about which is better. Now, can you tell me the name of the BGM for this video?

[@deepblue153]

Not sure how I ended up here...but looking at the 1991 ver I was like "HOLY ***** HOW HAVE I NOT SEEN THIS" vs looking at the 2015 one ":I" Gonna find this and watch the shit out of it doe.

[@JaseyStudios]

I like the animation and art style of the 1991 version better, the direction seems much more professional

[@Kynokefalos]

Im starting with the anime now and im liking it so far, i know i will try the old ovas later when i finish but just for the FF ilustration style. By now i think the new anime is very good becuase is structured by the talented author of FullMetal Alchemist, probably the best anime ever.

[@pirotess2]

Hope they will remake Record of Lodoss War too. One of good fantasy anime in 90s.

[@enviousgaming3250]

i didnt even realize they had an old heroic legend of arslan

[@AtomekKotalke]

Why Daryun looks like Kimbley from FMA?

[@ImpossibleYouth]

This based on novel, so don't wonder if you watch two version of it Although I prefer the old version

[@Matt-xs7ih]

both suck it was a disappointment coming from the creators of two masterpiece such as logh and fma

[@RetroRufian]

Woooow... 1991 version looks so beautiful... Too bad animation will never be that epic again.

[@mariadacillo2085]

I like the both version. The Arslan from the 1990s version is look more mature than the 2015 Arslan . I still love the both version.

[@flare7pagta4]

昔からのファンとして、アルスラーン戦記のキャライメージが荒川絵に固定されないといいなと願うばかりです

[@nokanuka1594]

私もです、撮影技術が古いとかだけで作品を見ずこの背景や人物の描写の細かさ、空気感(臨場感)も見て欲しいと思います。

[@flare7pagta4]

@@nokanuka1594 全く同感です。

[@DavornUrynmar]

1990's and before that was the golden age, anime back then was unforgettable and had left its mark even in this modern time however the modern ones is just so childish, It's like each year anime eyes gets bigger and getting more oa/cute facial gestures. I'm afraid good quality anime are diminishing now and even Berserk suffered the same cancer.

[@Ekraelum]

1991: First of all, the first two were *theatrical features*, which means they had a bigger budget. I agree, the 90's movies and OVAs had a way more fluid animation and had a historical-esque aesthetic which matches perfectly what Arslan Senki is, a historical anime. The music is also amazing and beautifully composed, take for instance the track "The capital is being destroyed by fire"; it has a tragic feeling written all over it which matches perfectly how Ecbatana is falling. Talking about character designs, its the same thing all over again. It has a historical aesthetic and they're all pleasing to the eye. It has soft color schemes, too. Arslan, in my opinion, looks much older and mature in this version. 2013/15/16: This is a TV anime series produced by Linden Films in co. with two different studios (The first season had one studio and Fuujin Ranbu had another). To be fair: The animation is what makes the designs look kinda ugly. It uses desaturated colors all the time, which slowly makes it look kinda bad when they want to put a shining sunny sky (take for instance that scene where Arslan accidentally sees Narsus painting in the morning), it fits perfectly in battle but not in the whole series. Hiromu Arakawa did a good work redesigning some characters (like Elam, Narsus, Shaghad, Jaswant and Rajendra...), and made an incredibly beautiful work stablishing how determined kingdom looks like (specially Sindhura). I like to imagine she made Arslan a delicate moe boy because of his personality: He's sensitive, often insecure, full of questions and weak, also innocent. Maybe she wanted to match these traits with his appearence and this is why he's a cute boy instead of a mature-looking 14-year-old. I bet this rendition of him will look more mature when he becomes an adult. The animation for this version is easily mediocre, specially in Fuujin Ranbu (since episode 5, everything looked uglier), the CGI is horrendous but some landscapes look beautiful. What makes me cry the most is graphic design: Arslan has amazing aesthetics in the "cut for commercials" parts and some merch, but pretty much a great part of the merch has ugly-designed pictures. As a graphic design enthusiast, this kills me. The OST is still amazingly well composed and beautiful; an example of a beautiful song inside of it that's not Tenkuu ni Mau Tori Yo, is Tenchi Raisanka; It has this peaceful anf angelical feeling. In the manga everyone looks more aesthetically pleasing, and has better storytelling than the Linden anime. I do like the art style that Linden Films decided to use for the series, but not the color scheme. But, in all honesty, I like them both. I like to see how Arslan Senki is being adapted in different eras, and I like to see people liking it. Both of them, 90's version and Linden/Arakawa version have their own magic and that's why I accept both of them. Arslan deserves to keep living in animation form and deserves an anime that probably would make Tanaka-sama himself proud (Linden's version is not that one, let me tell ya). Long live to the prince! Yashasin!

[@Ekraelum]

Also, to be fair, Arakawa's rendition of Narsus is better in my opinion compared to the 90's design. I'm still wondering why the hell he's blonde instead of black-haired (dark hair fits him very good); but I do love his color scheme (their all pastel yellows, soft blues, whites and pastel-ish browns. The purple of his eyes is an accent that also goes well with the rest of his appearence and breaks the stereotype of "blonde hair baby blue eyes"), I love his sharp and masculine facial features, his body type also makes him look way more mature than the 90's version. He often has this sassy-ish smile when teasing Daryun, which is a plus. Tbh Arakawa's rendition of Narsus is way more attractive physically. Psychologically is a sinnamon troll. xD

[@letitbe2128]

I love both !!!

[@hisamiakira1719]

Daryun looks much hotter in 1991. But that's okay, I'm still love him from 2015 anyway❤️

[@SeedNoctis]

Can someone tell me the name of this song? I love it

[@OrbGoblin]

SeedNoctis "Kohun Ryuusui", it's the second track from the Original Arslan Senki OST vol 2. Norihiro Tsuru did all the music for the original OAVs and it is some of the best anime music I've ever heard. I'd highly encourage you to get a hold of the soundtracks, I've listened to them for nearly 20 years and they still hold up.

[@Goldenkitten1]

The original definitely has some beautiful animation in parts. But I think I prefer the more modern design simply because it feels more real, it feels like real people rather than a fairy tale. But seeing as it is a fairy tale I could see why others would prefer that more ethereal look.

[@boopboop9356]

does anyone know where I can watch the original anime? I can't find it anywhere

[@jordanjensen6742]

I just started this series, and its strange to think that this anime is basically a huge part of modern Japanese/Anime culture, the original story was introduced in 1986, then the original anime was in 1991, then the recent reboot and remastered version in 2015.

[@shogenx]

personally i prefered yoshitaka amano design and looks

[@oschawolff7852]

Although rare, his works are quite beautiful.

[@yea-pn9fr]

What's the music in the background?

[@HORSESNDOGS9]

I know it has CGI armies, but the 2015 animation still looks great! And OG fans, please be open minded. The TV show is actually pretty great.

[@AnklebiterTypeR]

I think the purpose of the video is solely to compare the animation, not knock either version. However, comparing the animation styles, you can't deny that the 1991 version looks on the surface like it takes itself more seriously, and fits the tone of the story better.

[@StallionFernando]

2015 version looks way to much like fma, the designs suck, arlan looks just like Edward with white hair

[@wDeathw]

old arslan looks badass. Now his a cry baby

[@이지연-m5w2u]

Does anyone know where you can read or buy the novels

[@MewGirlZ]

I have to say I like both. While I do favor the older character designs, the animation quality of the new version is better. Meh, I could say more, but I'm just hoping for a completed story in this new adaption.

[@mr.umbreon3173]

Both look great The older ones editing is better but the newer has its charm as well.

[@520lun]

Mm what is the music in this video??

[@st1nger13]

Thanks, it's interesing :)

[@ArqChristinaNg]

Wooow great video. Please what is the theme of song? ♥ I love it haha

[@ryshlovanoodo7591]

I'm giving it to the movie.

[@user-pl3hr9uz6o]

Please can any one give me the name of the music . Soooo amazing 😍

[@BelieMyBurial]

haven't seen either of them, but 1991 version is better by default for not having cg horses/armies.

[@TrinariZen]

JoestarKisama lol, so much hate on cg. Please try to draw all of soldiers one by one like what animators does. It could take months... Even the 1991 deliberately highlighting only a small portion of soldiers to decrease the work they would had to do

[@BelieMyBurial]

TrinariZen they coul've done the same thing in the new version. Would have looked way less jarring than cg.

[@pirotess2]

TrinariZen That why most of cartoon movies in USA today is CGI.

[@pirotess2]

pirotess2 Budget man, budget. Anime don't got million USD for per episode like cartoon series like Star Wars Clone War (and they jump to 3D CGI instead).

[@dingliedangliedoodle9261]

JoestarKisama I think Joe meant the cheap looking 3D soldier models sticking out like a sore thumb and breaking immersion, there's two types of CG used in this anime.

[@fazilaa454]

ow.. i dont care about animation i am anyways gonna watch fullmetal arslaan ..

[@aurorarose-c5z]

Yes, these are my two favourites as well *high fives* Edward, Alphonse all of them, Arslan, Narsus, all great

[@fezzzuu52]

Lol when I saw Daryun in the manga for the first time I was like “Kimblee tf u doing here?”

[@itseman2]

Wow. Years of anime can make a difference.

[@laurar6292]

which of them is more faithful to the manga?

[@SgtDribbleboots]

why do neither of the series finish?

[@monaeblackeaglequeen8974]

like the 90 version

[@ImpossibleYouth]

What's name the old anime??

[@Laviathian]

Impossible Youth Same name it is also called Arslan Senki

[@ImpossibleYouth]

Hijaz Radzi the same???!!! what a wonderful thank you very much

[@rainvue7816]

man i love this anime

[@AndrewLeathers]

the old one is way more and better detailed, and less CG coloring.

[@heanly1]

I want a tehamenay comparison and also with farangis couldn't care less about the others

[@sylviepasqua7637]

I don't like new Arsland! :( I prefer Legend of Arslan 1991....

[@parrixv]

1991 for me

[@annawan2518]

I like both.

[@yuuichimakoto]

The characters where beautiful on the 90s, the 2015 make them ugly, especially Geive.

[@NOMNOM81]

So sad.. Loved the old character designs. They were based on Amano Yoshitaka's designs from the original manga, and man were they not only beautiful but fit so well with everything. I remember watching the original anime back in the early 90s, and it completely reminded me of Final Fantasy II (original Arslan also made me buy the game Brain Lord, due to Sachiko Kamimura's work on the anime), I always thought of the wild roses theme when watching this lol. Hiromu's style is beyond terrible for this, it looks too damn cartoony, cutesy, and just ridiculous... Disgusting... I hate it. They couldn't get Amano, and Sachiko back? I even loved both the Japanese AND English voice actors. It was one of the few anime at the time that actually had good English voice acting.. Arslan's English voice was so cool, and fit with his design too. I was so disappointed when the original anime series just stopped, and I had hoped they'd redo or continue, got excited when I heard it was being remade.. Disappointed when I saw Hiromu was doing the designs -_-

[@kannyboy1847]

Agree on every point.

[@MizukiUkitake]

There's a manga, isn't there? How do each of these scenes compare to the manga? Which is more accurate?

[@oddyevil]

The 2015 anime is more accurate to the manga, because it's a direct adaptation of said manga. The manga didn't exist when the 1991 films and OVAs came out (as the manga started in around 2013, I believe). The films and OVAs are based on the original light novel series.

[@MizukiUkitake]

Austin Parish So in short, the 1991 version is more accurate to the original, alright. Thank you. That's what I was looking for.

[@oddyevil]

MizukiUkitake In a manner of speaking, yeah. I haven't exactly read the original light novels nor watched the 1991 series, but I've heard from some that the 1991 series does skip a lot of stuff that the 2015 anime and manga cover. I haven't heard any reports on the manga nor the 2015 anime being all that different from the original light novel series, aside from the obvious anime aesthetic and somewhat lighter tone.

[@Zeithri]

Really should be renamed " _How anime has fallen_ ". Oh and before someone calls me a hipster or old-school lover or something other... Just Yes. The older is far superior, the newer looks generic.

[@shineinouzen7412]

New one looks more medieval, so it fits the story better.

[@---zx9zf]

“medieval“? Pars was not medieval!

[@Lincown]

" new one looks more medieval''.... how old are you? 13? Do you know what medieval looks like? obviously nothing like this 2015 shit.

[@EchizenRyomine]

I prefer the old Daryun actually :p

[@akapilka]

Since I don't like the drawing style of Arakawa, I'm going with the 1991 version. Not to mention the OST, because the difference is even bigger in that aspect.

[@leonardotube]

Altough the movie has more motion overall, i think the sakuga moments are better animated and directed in the series, a good instance being the trap scene, wich have more impact in the 2015 version.

[@oliverz3469]

Good comparison. And the winner is.......¡¡¡¡¡¡2015!!!!!,the best Arsland

[@JohnSmith-ty2he]

Not even close. 1991.

[@nomarquinn9230]

They should release anime for every Yoshiki Tanaka's Novels , like LOGH !!

[@Sylvanas17]

nearly 25 years and look at how today's quality is shit

[@slenderjow647]

1991 was a movie of course it's gonna look better

[@lFalconzZl]

Arslan 1991 : Guy Arslan 2015 : Gay

[@oliverz3469]

Ali Alshehri Arsland 2015 is the winner in this comparison.

[@theLikou1]

Ali Alshehri Homophobic

[@oliverz3469]

Arsland 2015 not is gay,gay is Nabrute,Blitch,One Pisss and the heterophobics.

[@oliverz3469]

Arslan 1991 is good. Arslan 2015 is best. I am not a nostalfag.

[@Huge_Echman]

***** Wat?

[@balto9674]

so happy i was born around the same time as the original one and a story that reflects persian culture than that movie 300 😟which inaccurately portrays us as monsters

[@saiyanfreak]

Does anyone know the english name for the song? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH2ThqmYYtiViMU

[@alexlesski3108]

Norihiro Tsuru Ase Chi Kouro

[@MikuMeme]

Reboot?

[@brovah]

0:44 his 1991 version looks better... (idk his name)