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Blades of the Guardians

2023 – nowShow2 seasons23 episodes

Action & AdventureAnimation
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A gripping, thrilling animated series about history and politics, with standout world-building and visual style.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 23 episodes · best: S1E10 "I'll always be there, Miss" 9.2

Episodes

8.4
9.0

Story

A extraordinary guard walks in the desert of the Western regions. On the way escaping the killing by the government, he took a guarding task with destination to the capital Chang 'an. The task was thought as just a simple one, but actually it is a road full of crisis and danger. A journey affecting the fate of the world begins......

Feels like

  • Chinese Animated Action
  • Historical Adventure
  • Martial Arts Epic
  • High Stakes Journey
  • Political Conspiracy
  • Visually Stunning
  • Intense & Gripping
  • Desert Landscapes
  • Fate of the World

Cast

24 of 26 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Juansheng Shi, Zhiwei Deng, Hiromatsu Shu
Written by
Xu Xianzhe, Wang Mengqi, 马弋然
Produced by
Sun Zhonghuai, Ma Yankun, Yuanyuan Yu

Everyone

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Facts

June 1, 2023 · July 23, 2026 · Still running

First aired
June 1, 2023
Latest episode
July 23, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 23 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

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Questions about Blades of the Guardians

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blades of the Guardians?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Blades of the Guardians worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.7).

How long does it take to watch Blades of the Guardians?

10 h

About 10 hours: 23 episodes in 2 seasons of about 25 minutes each since 2023, and it's still in production.

Is Blades of the Guardians in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.