Altair: A Record of Battles (2017)
A sweeping political anime epic set in an ancient world inspired by the Ottoman Empire, where one young pasha fights to prevent war.
Altair: A Record of Battles - Series Information
- Original Title: 将国のアルタイル
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2017
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 7, 2017 (Australia - PG), July 7, 2017 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: MBS, TBS
- Alternative Titles: 將國之鷲星 (HK), Altair - A Record of Battles (CH), Altair: A Record of Battles (US), Shoukoku no Altair (JP)
- Production Companies: MAPPA
- Production Countries: Japan
Altair: A Record of Battles - Plot
Tughril Mahmut is a young pasha serving on the Divan of the Türkiye Stratocracy. The clouds of war are gathering over his country due to the threat of an aggressive Empire. With the Divan split between warmongers and the pacifists, Mahmut begins his quest to keep the peace at any cost. As he finds himself deeper and deeper in the politics of the ancient world, new enemies and allies surface. Who will prevail? What will Mahmut do if war proves to be inevitable?
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Altair: A Record of Battles - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Ayumu Murase
- Daisuke Hirakawa
- Ai Kayano
- Daisuke Ono
- Hiro Shimono
- Hiroshi Naka
- Junichi Suwabe
- Juri Kimura
- Kazuya Nakai
- Kenichi Ogata
Writers
- Noboru Takagi
- Daishiro Tanimura
- Aya Yoshinaga
- Sachio Yanai
Altair: A Record of Battles - FAQs
What is Altair: A Record of Battles about?
The series follows Tughril Mahmut, a young pasha serving on the Divan of the Türkiye Stratocracy. As an aggressive Empire threatens his homeland and the Divan is torn between war and peace, Mahmut embarks on a mission to prevent conflict through diplomacy, strategy, and sheer determination.
Is Altair: A Record of Battles based on a manga?
The anime adapts the manga series Shoukoku no Altair by Kotono Kato, serialized in Monthly Shōnen Magazine. The manga draws heavily from Ottoman and Byzantine history, crafting a fictional world rich with political intrigue, military strategy, and cultural detail.
How many episodes does Altair: A Record of Battles have?
The anime consists of 24 episodes across a single season, which aired from July to December 2017 on MBS and TBS in Japan. Each episode runs approximately 25 minutes, making the full series around ten hours of content.
What historical setting inspired Altair: A Record of Battles?
The series draws deep inspiration from the Ottoman Empire and the medieval Mediterranean world. The Türkiye Stratocracy mirrors the Ottoman state, while the rival Empire echoes Byzantine and Roman influences. This blend of real history and fantasy gives the show a distinctive geopolitical texture rarely seen in anime.
Who are the main voice actors in the series?
The lead role of Mahmut Tuğrul is voiced by Ayumu Murase. The cast also includes Daisuke Hirakawa, Ai Kayano, Daisuke Ono, Hiro Shimono, Hiroshi Naka, Junichi Suwabe, Juri Kimura, Kazuya Nakai, and Kenichi Ogata, all lending their voices to a diverse ensemble of characters.
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What anime are similar to Altair: A Record of Battles?
Fans of Altair often enjoy The Heroic Legend of Arslan, which shares its political and military epic tone, and Berserk (2016) for its dark medieval atmosphere. Wakfu and Kuromukuro also offer comparable blends of action, world-building, and adventure for viewers seeking similar experiences.
Which studio produced Altair: A Record of Battles?
The series was produced by MAPPA, the acclaimed Japanese animation studio also known for Yuri!!! on Ice, Dororo, and Jujutsu Kaisen. MAPPA's detailed character designs and fluid action sequences give Altair a polished visual identity that complements its ambitious storytelling.
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