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Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

2007Show1 season26 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureAnimation
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

An awe-inspiring, wholesome animated series about fantasy and family, with standout score and cinematography.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 26 episodes · best: S1E8 "The Swordsmith" 8.2

Episodes

7.4

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Epic Fantasy Journey
  • Heartwarming Found Family
  • Stunning Soundtrack
  • Mature Historical Fantasy
  • Spiritual & Mystical
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Beautiful Scenery
  • Redemption Arc
  • Ghibli-esque Atmosphere

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Masayuki Yoshihara, Kenji Kamiyama, Kiyoko Sayama
Written by
Kenji Kamiyama, Shoutarou Suga, Nahoko Uehashi
Music by
Kenji Kawai

Everyone

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Facts

April 7, 2007 · September 29, 2007 · Ended

First aired
April 7, 2007
Last aired
September 29, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
9 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Mix-and-Match Critters, Improvised Weapon, Secondary Adaptation +9

  • Mix-and-Match Critters
  • Improvised Weapon
  • Secondary Adaptation
  • Secondary Adaptation
  • Karma Houdini
  • Weapon Tombstone
  • Animal Stereotypes
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness
  • Screw Politeness, I'm a Senior!
  • *Drool* Hello
  • Death of a Child
  • Chekhov's Gun

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit?"

Questions about Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit?

HiDiveHidive

In the United States, Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit streams on HiDive and Hidive. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit?

11 h

About 11 hours: 26 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2007.

Will I feel good after watching Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit use?

Mix-and-Match CrittersImprovised WeaponSecondary AdaptationSecondary AdaptationKarma HoudiniWeapon TombstoneAnimal StereotypesYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessScrew Politeness, I'm a Senior!*Drool* HelloDeath of a ChildChekhov's Gunand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including Mix-and-Match Critters, Improvised Weapon, and Secondary Adaptation.