The Heroic Legend of Arslan

My own review pending.... I'm on ep. 7?
This series has been in several different formats from novels to manga to anime.
Recently Hiromu Arakawa used the story from original novels (different author), and turned it into a manga of her own style. You may know her as the mangaka of Full Metal Alchemist. 

Summary:

In the kingdom of Pars lies the Royal Capital of Ecbatana, a powerful city ruled by the fearsome King Andragoras. Arslan, the 14-year-old prince of Pars, is a green ruler and lacks the fierce leadership skills possessed by his father. After his father falls victim to a treacherous plot headed by one of his most trusted comrades, the kingdom of Pars falls in the war with the neighboring nation of Lusitania. Narrowly escaping with his life, Arslan must embark on a journey to reclaim the fallen kingdom and fulfill his destiny as ruler of Pars.

Watch here-

http://www.hulu.com/the-heroic-legend-of-arslan

or 

here-

http://www.funimation.com/shows/the-heroic-legend-of-arslan/home




Check it out!

Thanks,

Orange Peel  : )

Hwang Jin Yi

I've only watched a few episodes, so far but this drama is really good. It seems like they have really good historical facts and the dancing and the music are gorgeous! I am also a fan of the actress Ha Ji Won ( King 2 Hearts, Secret Garden, Damo).

Summary:

The illegitimate child of a noble and a noted musician gisaeng, Hwang Jin Yi is taken into a gisaeng home to train as a courtesan. The road to becoming a successful gisaeng is not easy, and she struggles to perfect her art. Hwang Jin Yi's beauty and her spirit attract the attention of the Magistrate's son Eun Ho (Jang Geun Suk), but class differences prevent her from ever being with him. This drama follows her path to becoming one of the most well-renowned gisaeng in Korean history, and the four men who love her but can't have her.

http://www.dramafever.com/drama/331/1/Hwang_Jin_Yi/



Check it out!

Thanks,

Orange Peel : )

p.s. I'm on episode 5 so far...