As the trailer explicates, this story is set around 200 years before the War of the Ring, a.k.a. the conflict against Sauron detailed in Lord of the Rings proper.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is more interesting as a concept than as a finished film, with a runtime that will test the limits of even the most seasoned anime fans.

“The War of the Rohirrim” is set in Rohan, the kingdom of horse-riding, Viking-looking warriors that featured prominently in Jackson’s 2002 movie “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.” ...

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim releases theatrically on December 13. While we wait, check out the best anime you should be watching now and the latest from 2024's biggest new anime.