The story follows Elk, a bounty hunter in some strange futuristic world. On this world archaic but advanced technology exists side by side with primitive attitudes, beasts and magic. In other words it's got a bit of everything. It also has an evil conspiracy who are able to produce powerful monsters called chimera, who can also appear as human. Naturally it is not long before Elk has rescued a young female beast-master and gained himself some serious enemies.
(Source: ANN)
Great news for this guide! Arc the Lad is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 26 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Arc the Lad.
Episodes of Arc the Lad (26)
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Episodes
Aired
Type
1
The Boy with Flame
04/05/1999
CANON
2
Beginning of the Destiny
04/12/1999
CANON
3
Feeling in the Rain
04/19/1999
CANON
4
Pale Goddess
04/26/1999
CANON
5
The Criminals
05/03/1999
CANON
6
Beyond the Sound of Waves
05/10/1999
CANON
7
Ancient Guardian
05/17/1999
CANON
8
Runaway
05/24/1999
CANON
9
Friend Who was Left Behind
05/31/1999
CANON
10
The Crusade with No Name
06/07/1999
CANON
11
Lonely Brave Man
06/14/1999
CANON
12
White House
06/21/1999
CANON
13
Smiling Holy Mother
06/28/1999
CANON
14
Shrine Maiden of the Spirit
07/05/1999
CANON
15
Blaze has Stood
07/12/1999
CANON
16
Reconquer
07/19/1999
CANON
17
Scarlet Castle
07/26/1999
CANON
18
Chimera Tower
08/02/1999
CANON
19
Confrontation of Two Great Men
08/23/1999
CANON
20
Meet Again
08/30/1999
CANON
21
The Place Where the Truth Is
09/06/1999
CANON
22
Hiding in the Shadows
09/13/1999
CANON
23
Frozen Eyes
09/20/1999
CANON
24
Quickening of the Darkness
09/27/1999
CANON
25
Holy Ark
10/04/1999
CANON
26
Shining Boy
10/11/1999
CANON
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