Release Info
Released in 1990. Produced by Madhouse (eps 1-13) and Watanabe Promotion (eps 2, 4-5).
Series Plot Summary
Created from the aftermath of the last great battle of the gods, Lodoss and its kingdoms have been plagued by war for thousands of years. As a quiet peace and unity finally become foreseeable over the land, an unknown evil begins to stir. An ancient witch has awakened, bent on preserving the island of Lodoss by creating political unbalance throughout the many kingdoms and keeping any one from maintaining central control. Only a mixed-race party of six young champions, led by the young warrior Parn, stand between this new threat and Lodoss' decent back into the darkness of war and destruction.
My Thoughts on the Series
Record of the Lodoss War is a staple in the fantasy anime genre! It's a popular and well respected series. What makes it great is that it's a traditional RPG-inspired fantasy. The main characters are a mix of what you'd expect in an RPG: you have a swordsman, an elf, a wizard, a dwarf, a thief, and a priest. Throughout the series they battle against goblins, cobalts, ogres, dark elves, a dark wizard, an evil sorceress, dragons, and more. The story is basically about war. Then there are several twists that reveal the strings behind the war. It's an exciting series with fantasy fan service at every turn!
Spin-off Series
Record of the Lodoss War continues in the Legend of Crystania series (also featured in this site). It's a spin-off story following what happens when Ashram and Pirotesse leave the dark island of Marmo. It starts with a movie and then finishes with a 3-episode series. The art style is completely different so the similarities to Record of the Lodoss War aren't immediately obvious.
Episodes
Episode 1
22 min
The brave heroes pass through ancient mines guarded by a dragon.
Episode 2
21 min
The story of the series begins with a goblin invasion.
Episode 3
23 min
War catches up to the heroes as they are mistakingly captured.
Episode 4
20 min
The Grey Witch plots while the heroes brave the Forest of No Return.
Episode 5
23 min
The Desert King hosts a banquet and gets an unexpected visitor.
Episode 6
23 min
Aided by the Grey Witch, Emporer Beld advances his invasion across Lodoss.
Episode 7
23 min
The fate of Lodoss is decided as the great kings clash swords.
Episode 8
21 min
Our heroes confront the Grey Witch! Can they defeat her?
Episode 9
23 min
The dark wizard's agenda is revealed and Deedlit is in danger.
Episode 10
21 min
Our heroes challenge the Demon Dragon of Fire Dragon Mountain!
Episode 11
21 min
The dark wizard comes for Deedlit. What does he want with her?
Episode 12
21 min
The climax begins as our heroes head for the dark island of Marmo.
Episode 13
23 min
The exciting conclusion! Can Parn save Deedlit and bring peace to Lodoss?
Screenshots
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You can buy this series from Amazon. It goes for around $60-80 (US).
Soundtrack
The anime was so popular that 6 special albums were released.
Official Streaming
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