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Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
2016·3 Seasons·22 Episodes·★ 7.7
Japanese original
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.
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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
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Long-form commitment · 3 seasons
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Seasons
Season 1
4 episodes
2016
Season 2
9 episodes
2017
Season 3
9 episodes
2017
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