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Arc the Lad

Synopsis: The story follows Elk, a reward hunter in some strange futuristic world. In this world, archaic but advanced technology, there is side by side with primitive attitudes, beasts and magic. In other words, there is a little of everything. It also has an evil conspiracy that is capable of producing powerful monsters called chimera, which may also seem human. Of course, it was not long before Elk rescued a young beast master and won some serious enemies.

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Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Arc the Lad

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Arc the Lad
  • Anime Name in Japanese: アークザラッド
  • Anime Name in English: Desconhecido
  • Other names: Arc

Production information

  • Producers: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Aniplex, Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Licensors: ADV Films
  • Studios: Bee Train

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 26
  • Date: April 5, 1999 - September 11, 1999 - Mondays in 1900 (JST)
  • Genres: Action, adventure, fantasy, horror, science fiction
  • Subjects: Unknown
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 6.501
  • Popularity: 5758

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/49041.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T08:03:31-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Arc the Lad": 

    • Arc The Lad is based on a RPG game of the same name released for PlayStation in 1995.
    • The anime was produced by Bee Train studio and aired in Japan between 2001 and 2002.
    • History takes place in a world where humans and mystical creatures coexist.
    • The protagonist, Arc, is a young hunter of rewards with special skills.
    • The anime combines elements of fantasy, action and adventure.
    • Arc The Lad has a complex plot full of twists.
    • The anime addresses topics such as friendship, sacrifice and redemption.
    • Arc The Lad was well received by critics and fans of the original game.
    • The anime has a sequel called "Arc The Lad II", which was released in 1996.
    • The anime soundtrack consisted of Masahiro Andoh and is widely praised.
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    Manga and Products from Arc the Lad

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Arc the Lad"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • ELK (Hiro Shimono) - A young hunter seeking revenge against the demons who destroyed his village.
    • Lieza (Akiko Yajima) - A mysterious girl who has magical powers and joins Elk on her journey.
    • SHU (Takashi Nagasako) - An experienced warrior who helps Elk and Lieza on his mission.
    • Arc (Kouichi Yamadera) - The protagonist of the original game, a treasury hunter who joins the group later in history.
    • Kukuru (Yuko Mizutani) - A priestess that helps the group on their journey.
    • Poco (Yukiko Hanioka) - A young musician who joins the group in search of adventure.
    • Gogen (Takaya Hashi) - An old sage who helps the group with their knowledge.
    • IGA (Kazuhiko Inoue) - A mysterious warrior who joins the group in search of revenge against demons.

    Summary and events

    1. The young adventurer Elk is hired by a mysterious man named Shu to find five ancient artifacts.
    2. Elk joins a team of adventurers, including priestess Lieza and warrior Arc, to find the artifacts.
    3. They discover that artifacts are being sought by an evil organization named Epsilion, led by a man named Kukuru.
    4. The team faces various challenges and battles against Epsilion followers, including a dragon.
    5. They finally find the five artifacts and find that they are needed to seal an ancient demon named Galuza.
    6. The team faces Galuza and defeats him, saving the world from destruction.
    7. Elk discovers that Shu was actually an Epsilion member, but that he changed sides and helped the team defeat Galuza.
    8. Elk decides to continue his journey as an adventurer, while Arc and Lieza say goodbye to the team and follow their own ways.

    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Arc the LadWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    Arc The Lad's anime ends with a cliffhanger without a definitive end. However, the story continues in games and manga, where it is revealed that the main character, Elk, discovers the truth about his past and his connection with the villain of the story, Lieza. Together they struggle to prevent the destruction of the world and discover the true purpose of their lives.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Arc the Lad

    • Arc the Lad (PlayStation)
    • Arc the Lad II (PlayStation)
    • Arc the Lad III (PlayStation)
    • Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits (PlayStation 2)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Arc the Lad

    • Arc the Lad: TotSugeki! Hiiro no Yuusha (Movie)
    • Arc the Lad: OVA (OVA)
    • Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits (Special)

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Arc the Lad

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    アークザラッド
    • アーク (āku) - arc
    • ザ (za) - o
    • ラッド (raddo) - burglar
    The name of the anime "アアクザラッド" (ākuzaraddo) means "arc, the thief". The anime is based on a strategy RPG game released in 1995 for the PlayStation console. The story takes place in a fantasy world where the protagonist, Ark, is a skilled thief who embarks on a journey to find ancient relics and unravel hidden secrets. The anime follows the adventures of Ark and his companions as they face dangerous challenges and enemies.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Arc the Lad has a total of 26 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Arc the Lad on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Arc the Lad usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 5758