Seirei no Moribito


Moribito - Guardian of the Spirit

Edit
What would you like to edit?
 

Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Guardian of the Sacred Spirit
Japanese: 精霊の守り人
English: Moribito - Guardian of the Spirit
German: Guardian of the Spirit
Spanish: Moribito: Guardíán del Espíritu Sagrado
French: Moribito: Guardian Of The Spirit
More titles

Information

Type: TV
Episodes: 26
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 7, 2007 to Sep 29, 2007
Premiered: Spring 2007
Broadcast: Saturdays at 08:06 (JST)
Producers: Dentsu, NHK Enterprises
Studios: Production I.G
Source: Novel
Genres: ActionAction, AdventureAdventure, FantasyFantasy
Duration: 25 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Statistics

Score: 8.131 (scored by 7794977,949 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #4752
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #1135
Members: 222,826
Favorites: 2,773

Available At


Resources

8.13
Ranked #475Popularity #1135Members 222,826
Add to My List
Episodes: /26

Synopsis

On the precipice of a cataclysmic drought, the Star Readers of the Shin Yogo Empire must devise a plan to avoid widespread famine. It is written in ancient myths that the first emperor, along with eight warriors, slew a water demon to avoid a great drought and save the land that was to become Shin Yogo. If a water demon was to appear once more, its death could bring salvation. However, the water demon manifests itself within the body of the emperor's son, Prince Chagum—by the emperor's order, Chagum is to be sacrificed to save the empire.

Meanwhile, a mysterious spear-wielding mercenary named Balsa arrives in Shin Yogo on business. After saving Chagum from a thinly veiled assassination attempt, she is tasked by Chagum's mother to protect him from the emperor and his hunters. Bound by a sacred vow she once made, Balsa accepts.

Seirei no Moribito follows Balsa as she embarks on her journey to protect Chagum, exploring the beauty of life, nature, family, and the bonds that form between strangers.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Background

Seirei no Moribito is based on Nahoko Uehashi's Moribito novel series. It adapts the first novel in the series, and greatly expands the midsection of the novel.

Characters & Voice Actors

Yonsa, Balsa

Main
Shindo, Naomi
Japanese

Chagum

Main
Adachi, Naoto
Japanese

Tanda

Supporting
Tsujitani, Kouji
Japanese

Torogai

Supporting
Mayama, Ako
Japanese

Musa, Jiguro

Supporting
Nishi, Rintarou
Japanese

Shuga

Supporting
Nojima, Hirofumi
Japanese

Saya

Supporting
Hirohashi, Ryou
Japanese

Touya

Supporting
Asano, Mayumi
Japanese

Sagum

Supporting
Kobayashi, Ryouya
Japanese

Jin

Supporting
Matsukaze, Masaya
Japanese

Staff

Kamiyama, Kenji
Director, Script, Storyboard
Masui, Souichi
Episode Director


Edit

Opening Theme

Preview
Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music
Youtube Music
"SHINE" by L'Arc~en~Ciel




Reviews

Sep 8, 2008
Seriei no Moribito (or Guardian of the Sacred Spirit), is not your normal anime. It began life as the first in the ten volume Moribito series of fantasy novel written by Uehashi Nahoko, and although these novels were intended for children, they gained many adult fans. In fact, the novels proved to be so popular that they the first volume was adapted into a manga, an anime (directed by Kamiyama Kenji, who directed Ghost in the Shell SAC and 2nd Gig), and even a radio drama. The novel is also scheduled for release in english in mid 2008 because of the immense popularity of the ...
Mar 4, 2008
Mixed Feelings
This anime disappointed me as I was expecting a show with a little more depth that what was delivered. The major flaws of this anime are the characters and their lack of progression. The main character is a woman whom serves no purpose other than to be a bodyguard for a prince and the prince as young as he is, never matures despite all the hardships they are forced up against. The problem is none of the characters act outside their roles which leads to a dull, predictable series of episodes. This show is largely plot driven, and the tool they use to progress the ...
Jun 14, 2012
This was honestly one of the dullest anime's I've ever seen.

Despite an awesome setup and a lot of potential, the series failed to amaze me at every turn, mainly because of it's dull and generic cast of characters. Despite having a wide array of characters, none of them really stood out to me, and made me care about what happens to them. The only exception is the grumpy old lady Madame Torogai, who was the ONLY character in the entire show who made me care in the slightest about the story.

Although the main character Balsa isn't really such a BAD character, she is by no ...

Interest Stacks

Recommendations


Recent News

North American Anime & Manga Releases for September

North American Anime & Manga Releases for September

Here are the North American anime & manga releases for September Week 1: September 1 - 7 Anime Releases Africa no Salaryman (TV) (Africa Salaryman) Complete Coll...read more

Q3 2020 Anime & Manga Licenses [Update 9/19]

Q3 2020 Anime & Manga Licenses [Update 9/19]

In this thread, you'll find a comprehensive list of anime and manga licensed in the second quarter (Jul-Sep) of 2020. Summer 2020 anime which were licensed befo...read more


Recent Forum Discussion

Poll: Seirei no Moribito Episode 18 Discussion
mild_even - Aug 14, 2007
34 repliesby Safrichh »»
Yesterday, 9:13 PM
Poll: Seirei no Moribito Episode 17 Discussion ( 1 2 )
ashura - Aug 9, 2007
51 repliesby Safrichh »»
Oct 5, 8:45 PM
What do you think of Seirei no Moribito?
medicalmidget - Aug 19, 2011
16 repliesby TransferUser »»
Sep 23, 11:00 AM
Poll: Seirei no Moribito Episode 16 Discussion
Kayrhandros - Jul 31, 2007
47 repliesby Safrichh »»
Sep 21, 7:55 PM
Poll: Seirei no Moribito Episode 26 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 )
Faust721 - Oct 17, 2007
217 repliesby LuxuriousHeart »»
Aug 23, 6:58 AM

Beyond Light Novels: 10 Anime Based on Full-Length Novels

Beyond Light Novels: 10 Anime Based on Full-Length Novels

Anime seeks inspiration from many places, from light novels to video games. Let's get serious, and dive into the wonderful world of anime based on full-length books.

by Littoface

52,588 views

The Saddest Anime Moments: Writer's Corner

The Saddest Anime Moments: Writer's Corner

Did you know that crying actually relieves stress and produces feel-good endorphins for your body? Our writers care about about your health and encourage you to check out this (extremely spoiler-filled) article with some of the saddest moments in anime to help you cry your goddamn heart out.