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Status: Ended

Network: NHK G

Type: Scripted

Rating: 7.7/10

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

TV SERIES 2016 3 SEASONS

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

N/A

Written By

Sumio Ōmori

Starring Cast

Seasons

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit - Season 1 Episode Guide

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.

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit - Season 2 Episode Guide

Season 2

9 Episodes • Aired 2017-01-21

No season overview provided for this season.

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit - Season 3 Episode Guide

Season 3

9 Episodes • Aired 2017-11-25

No season overview provided for this season.

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