Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NHK G
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.7/10
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
Overview
The heroine Balsa is a skilled bodyguard and a masterful spear-wielder. One day she rescues Prince Chagum who has fallen into a river. The prince is carrying a mysterious spirit egg in his body, and is in danger of being assassinated by his father, the Mikado, who fears this will damage his imperial prestige. Balsa embarks upon a perilous journey when she accepts the queen’s plead to protect her son from her husband.
This production, originally released in 2016, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.7 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Drama.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Haruka Ayase
Balsa
Mizuki Itagaki
Chagum
Masahiro Higashide
Tanda
Fumino Kimura
Ninokisaki
Kento Hayashi
Shuga
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
Gakai
Reiko Takashima
Torogai
Tatsuya Fujiwara
The Emperor
Seasons
Season 1
4 Episodes • Aired 2016-03-19
A female warrior must smuggle a young prince to safety when the Emperor —his very own father — accuses him of being possessed by an evil spirit.
Season 2
9 Episodes • Aired 2017-01-21
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
9 Episodes • Aired 2017-11-25
No season overview provided for this season.
