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Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

精霊の守り人

2007 · 1 season, 26 episodes · 25m episodes · Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy · NHK BS2 · Japan · Rated TV-PG (US)

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.

Created by
Nahoko Uehashi
Based on the novel by
Nahoko Uehashi
Starring
Mabuki Ando, Naoto Adachi, Koji Tsujitani, Ako Mayama, Mayumi Asano, Yoshinari Kobayashi
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