Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

A patient, heartfelt fantasy journey with graceful spear fights, quiet bonding, and a steady sense of protective warmth.

Created by

Nahoko Uehashi

Genres

Animation, Action & adventure, Drama

Starring

Mabuki Ando, Naoto Adachi, Koji Tsujitani

Overview

Balsa the spearwoman is a wandering warrior, who takes on the task of saving lives, in atonement for a past sin. On her journey, she happens to save a prince, and is tasked with becoming his bodyguard. And he is going to need one, for his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. Throughout the story, Balsa's past will come to light and they will uncover mysteries about Chagum's condition while developing a family-like relationship with each other and others.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Found family, redemption, survival, identity

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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