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| Really nice ending. I was expecting this series to be good from all the good reviews, and I wasn't disappointed. |
| Excellent show. Just superb. The realistic ending was truly the right approach, even though I wanted Balsa and Chagum to stay together and live their lives alongside Tanda, but that just wouldn't of had been realistic considering their character's personalities. It would of had seemed like a forced happy ending. Amazing series, amazing OST, amazing characters, I really enjoyed this one. 9/10 |
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| Great series, enjoyed it a lot. 8/10 |
Adam_RNov 22, 2012 1:06 PM
| Wow, such a solid show! A little on the kid's pov sometimes, and I kind of waited for more action after the first few episodes, but that should have been predictable from a novel basically aimed at kids. All the rest was just gorgeous, pure and simple. Balsa kept reminded me of Michiko <3. The only painful part was the opening song, such a shame because the opening is beautiful otherwise. Looking forward to read the other novels in Japanese! |
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| Good ending and I loved the goodbye and Tanda and balsa will most likely get together after she takes care of matters in Kanbal b/c she has to go back to her & jiguro's place of birth to fix past mistakes and put his soul at rest. Overall 10/10 |
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| Edit 4: 2016 rewatch and re-read of the novel ending. The overall ending with the Rarunga is similar (throwing the egg up - except Tanda did it), but plenty of details in the last episode or two were changed. Also, there was less character development in the book... I would say the adaptation of the ending was just fine though. Although Balsa's final conversation with Tanda was sadly not included. I think Kamiyama Kenji needed one more episode, because the way he adapted the birth of the egg was quite meh. Other than that, I think the anime is superior. The novellacks the characterization, and the character personalities are different. Chagum is actually whiney and cries in the book more often, while Balsa is less stoic and more expressive... Kamiyama Kenji did a wonderful job making the anime adaptation imo, and I liked Touya and Saya (anime original characters - the city episodes were pretty much original :P). As for Chagum's encounter with Balsa, that was true to the book. The reason he refused Balsa's offer was because he felt like that phase of his life, tied to his fate of being the Guardian, was over. He had to return to his old life now and say farewell to Balsa. I've also read the second book, and I'm really hoping for an adaptation. There's no Chagum, but it focuses on Balsa's home country and I thought it was better executed than the first book. We can always hope, right? I'd love a revival of the novel series. |
MirorinJan 23, 2016 10:27 PM
| Really enjoyed this anime. The story was well put together and avoided a happy ever after ending. Balsa and Chagum are really well developed characters and the music was good too. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| This series. THIS SERIES WAS AMAZING. Ok, I kinda felt sorry for Tanda but it looks like Balsa is happy with her task complete. Chagum doesn't look too happy though but whatever. Overall, I found this series pretty amazing with the animation, story, characters, and the OP song which I listened to several times. So..8/10  ^I'd follow her with a heartbeat |
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| I originally saw the first few episodes, several years back but couldn't finish it because I lost track of the series. So when I saw it on hulu, I started all over again and now that I've finished it I'm a bit disappointed. After Balsa and Chagum were believed to be dead, things started to drag a bit and I was more interested in Jiguro's story than the main one. The whole battle with the La Lunga was very anticlimactic. Through and through, I really did like the characters though and I appreciate that it ended in a realistic way as opposed to happily ever after. 7/10 |
| It definitely was an ending that felt real but bittersweet as hell, it's like they kept coming up with new stuff to crush my hopes. What? This is only one novel of ten? So much story to know about, I might buy the books even if I'll just stare at them, I have plenty of time to one day know how to actually read them. |
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| I swore to myself that I wouldn't cry in this anime, but I guess I can't seem to hold it every time I watch touching scenes xD I wasn't expecting an end like this one, but I'm glad it ended this way, though. Liked the story pretty much and the soundtrack was really amazing as well :) |
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| Ugh... tears!!! :'( |
| Brilliant anime ;__; I cried so much, starting from when Balsa, Tanda, and Torogai were getting their rewards. Balsa kept looking at Chagum, and Chagum looked over once, but you can see how frustrated he was that all he could do was sit there. And then I cried even harder when Chagum ran towards Balsa, hugging her, saying that he doesn't to be the crown prince, and he wants to stay with her. So heartwarming and sad. Their relationship is beautiful. But of course, Chagum has to bear the burden of being the crown prince, and eventually, the mikado. It's sad how different the difference in their status basically means that they won't ever meet again (though I don't know about the novels). Even though it's been 6 years since the anime came out, I am still hoping for a second season, even if Chagum might not be in it. Also, I love how Tanda said that he would wait for Balsa, since he's not going anywhere, and then Touya said that being too patient can be a bad thing X) Overall, I really enjoyed this anime, from the very first episode to the last, not for a second was I even bored. The animation was clean and fluid, the music was not only great but fit the atmosphere perfectly, the characters were all so lovable, and the storytelling was just amazing. I can't believe I haven't decided to watch this earlier, but now that I have, I see why it has gotten so much praise. I will definitely miss this, and will rewatch someday. Now I will be off brooding and going through some serious Seirei no Moribito withdrawals. |
| Great series since episode one. It was fluid through the whole 26 episodes. The art, sounds and characters were all very enjoyable. I liked the ending, it was realistic and very well done. 9/10 |
| amazing end. T_T This last episode was just well done. Props Production I.G. I bought this blindly, because it was on sale for 10 bucks; boy was I lucky!! The story was amazing from the first episode till the last, it wasn't full of cliche's or plot twists which aren't really 'twists'. It just had that feel that you can't really describe, other than just the show being amazing. Just want to say that Balsa has been such an awesome character, tbh, she's my favourite female protagonist!! Spear wielder FTW!!! though most people would agree ^^ Won't rate this show straight away- going to wait a while for the feelings to sink in. Though its going to be either a 9 or 10. Amazing series, and i'll defo rewatch this. |
| Welp, that's that. The Mikado guy was an asshole to the end. And hey if that fabricated their history for centuries, surely they can do it again and not give Balsa the honour she deserves. Oh well. If I was Chagum, I'd overthrow the king in a few years and make Balsa a general or something. Heh. 7/10 for creating an incredible setting/world but at the end of the day, it just didn't really do much for me. It was a good show though. I think this is the perfect example of a show that has come full circle and I honestly can't say I'm too fond of it. Not much else to wonder or ponder about and the victory was kind of like 'yay, good triumphs over... nature', as there really was no 'evil' in the story but ignorance. |
KurogashiSep 1, 2013 1:25 AM
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| Splendid ending with enough closure to make the story complete while leaving things open enough to speculate on what each character will do next. The art was stunning, the characters were very down to earth - Chagum had excellent development and I hope he continues to take Balsa's teaching to heart when he eventually becomes the next mikado. The story was very enriching as well. I also like how they fit in very subtle things that contributed to the overall experience. It's a shame the mikado didn't take the lessons of that ordeal to heart, but I'm sure Balsa prefers going low profile so she can visit Jiguro's grave. I also like how it wasn't a story of good and evil, but a cycle of life. I'm glad I ended up rewatching this instead of giving it an arbitrary score based on vague memories. Easily bumping this from my 8 on a whim to a 9/10, very memorable series. |
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| Solid ending for a great anime. After watching the disappointment that was Kemono no Souja Erin (which was adapted from a series of novels by the same author as Moribito), I was pleased that Moribitio did not just meet my expectations, but surpassed them greatly. The world building in this anime was incredible. Even with the elements of mysticism sprinkled throughout, the setting was believable because of the attention to detail and the presence of history, culture, and geography. The excellent storytelling only enhanced the experience, with several memorable scenes and few clichés. As for the main characters, they were likeable and received a fair amount of development, but Chagum was definitely the star of the show - what a great kid! Both the art and animation were beautiful, and the few action sequences we saw were top notch and actually mattered. The OST wasn't splendid or anything, but it did its job. Granted, I was expecting a plot of larger scale and a more intense climax, but when it ended, I accepted the fact that this anime is more about the journey than the destination. And damn, was it a journey. I'm also glad that there was no final clash between good and evil or anything. Just another thing that makes this anime shine. |
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| I've really enjoyed this anime. Loved it. |
| Actually, I liked the unclimatic ending. So many series and movies have a climatic ending forced upon them. Seirei stayed true to its nature. This show has always been about the journey (of the characters) rather than the destination. Kurogashi said: Welp, that's that. The Mikado guy was an asshole to the end. And hey if that fabricated their history for centuries, surely they can do it again and not give Balsa the honour she deserves. Oh well. If I was Chagum, I'd overthrow the king in a few years and make Balsa a general or something. Heh. The Mikado was never an asshole. Just watch some of the earlier episodes again and note his reaction to Sagum's death or when he (re-)orders Chagum to be killed. He is just tough as nails. Ultimately he is right though; he knows how to govern a country. Whatever mistakes he makes like ordering Chagum's death in the first place, and later ordering the deaths of Balsa & Co., he makes because he doesn't have the right information. That taken into account he allways makes the right decision with the information he does have. Chagum at least understood this, as shown by his defensive attitude at the summer festival, and the other characters probably did too. Kurogashi said: Not much else to wonder or ponder about and the victory was kind of like 'yay, good triumphs over... nature', as there really was no 'evil' in the story but ignorance. True, but argueably ignorance is the world's greatest enemy. |
| "I'm a middle schooler bartender!" - Mishima Hitomi |
| Loved it. 9/10. Feel bad for Tanda in the end but kind of feel like it is more fitting than if she did decide to "settle down". Anyways, the scenery, the setting, the action scenes and just the overall atmosphere of this series were all amazing! I originally gave this an 8/10 due to the fillers but I feel like even with them (I did enjoy them but fillers would lower it) I could excuse it so decided to raise it to a 9. My one gripe actually would have to be with how her spear, she was given that ultimate weapon however aside from one filler they never really spent any time mentioning anything about it. |
Pirating_NinjaFeb 17, 2014 3:05 PM
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| I love love love love love love love love love love love love love love this series so much from beginning to the end. Excellent story, excellent pacing, excellent female leader. Seriously Balsa is one the best female leaders that I've ever seen. We need more Balsas nowadays. |
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Tasuku- said: I love love love love love love love love love love love love love love this series so much from beginning to the end. Excellent story, excellent pacing, excellent female leader. Seriously Balsa is one the best female leaders that I've ever seen. We need more Balsas nowadays. Try Juuni Kokuki. |
| Loved it. All characters are great(especially Balsa, Tanda, Chagum and toragai) even the side characters. None of the characters irritated me and they all felt natural. Yonsa Balsa won my heart and i really wanted to read the novels now. |
RedgraveGilverMay 8, 2014 5:28 AM
| great anime enjoyed it |
| Good Anime & Good Ending, But Still, I wanted to see Tenda & Balsa settle down together, it was disappointing that they did not show that in the end, & also i wanted to see That Tribe Girl Nimuka Return & Hook up with Chagum & finally Sayu confessing her feelings to Touya, they could have done time skip & show us that, i bet when it comes to Chagum & Nimuka i bet Mikado would not be against it, he would see that as political marriage cause he is a asshole Meany Animes Have shown Pairing in the end, & i mean the ones that are not romance anime's, it would be totally normal |
Sugram22Aug 17, 2014 8:30 AM
| I was really surprised in enjoyed this how i enjoyed. At the first i was like "meh" i think this will be just average material. Boy was i wrong, great character development, gread relationships development between the characters and great characters, and a calm feel about it. Great anime, but i wish the ending showed an grown up Chagum and a Balsa with Tanda with kids. Oh well still great. And Chagum will become a perfect emperor, he knows on contrary of all those people on the palace how their people live better then everyone. Would like a second season, but you probably ruin this, maybe a little ova to see how the characters where after this. |
ViriathusOct 5, 2014 5:48 AM
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| This show is GROSSLY underrated. 9/10, borderline 10 material. It was an AMAZING journey. I just wish the sequels were animated as well... |
| What a beautiful and appropriate ending (minus the douchebag Mikado) to a fantastic series and an amazingly fulfilling adventure. I could have done with a little bit more of a conclusion on Balsa x Tanda but that's ok. After watching this series, I know one thing is for sure and that is that Moribito is the definition of an anime journey. From start to finish, I was completely absorbed into the diverse and intricate fantasy world and mythos that Moribito created along with all the lovable and deep characters fleshed out over 26 strong episodes. And the driver behind all this was without a doubt the sensational developing relationship between Balsa and Chagum which correlated with and paralleled the realistic growth of Chagum from a naive and sheltered young prince into a hero truly worthy of leading an entire country (much more so than his clown of a father and mikado). I particularly loved how this show had a little bit of everything. Action, a well developed fantasy universe, fantastic characters, romance, and slice of life aspects. The list can go on and on. While the pace was a little inconsistent at times, you can't expect every episode to be full of excitement like the beginning or end of the series. Moribito is definitely an underrated series and should be watched by all fans of quality fantasy adventures. |
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| Good shit. 9/10. Balsa...why you no love Tanda? Heh oh well. I loved it from start to finish. Teared up a lot over this show and I'm glad I watched it. Goodby by Balsa, Chagum, and Tanda. |
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| Ahh no kiss scene with Balsa. 9/10 though, good ending. |
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| Fantastic end to a fantastic series. Great story and setting and the main characters were really fleshed out, well developed and most importantly, realistic. Some of the lesser characters seemed to be ignored in that regard - development - but it really didn't take much out of the enjoyment. Probably some of the best art given it's period, the backgrounds were stunning and most of all it looked realistic which only added to the immersion and entertainment. The animation of the fight scenes was phenomenal and the fight scenes, albeit very few, were some of the most enjoyable parts of the series. Also a beautiful Kawai Kenji OST coupled with great sound effects. 9/10 |
| Wow,this was a really nice show .I loved the ending,it was very bitter sweet.For a second I thought Balsa was serious when she asked Chagum if he wanted to run away with her.I love how Chagum's matured and his good natured response to her.it would be nice to see a second season. T _T |
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| Beautiful ending to this great series. The landscapes, animation, fight scenes - truly amazing. Balsa was such a great character but others were really good too. Music was so fitting and atmospheric. |
| Good ending. Not great because it didn't truly captivate me like some of the other episodes did but it was still pretty good. It's sad how the emperor doesn't give Balsa any credit for all of the things she did for Chagum. Overall, this episode gets a 7/10 and this series gets a solid 8/10. Not amazing but it was still enjoyable even if it wasn't as action-packed and fast-paced as most anime I've seen. |
FunnyRatmanMar 21, 2015 1:55 AM
| Amazing! Simply amazing! Awesome story, awesome characters. Tanda needs to be praised. Same for Torogai and, obviously, Balsa. Really, really nice. An anime everybody should watch for sure. A solid rate I give to it, no doubts. |
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| Can't really decide between an 8 or a 9. Its story might not have been the most original or most spectacular story ever and I didn't like the last few episodes as much as the beginning/middle part, but it's still a great show. It's one of the most engrossing fantasy shows I've seen so far, thanks to its good world building, amount of little details, beautiful scenery, realistic characters and great soundtrack. Balsa also has to be one of my favorite main characters. It's a shame that only 2 books are translated, but I'll look them up (one day) for sure. |
| Spear is better than sword indeed. Wonderful Fantasy Adventure with likable characters. 9/10 |
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| Put it on hold three years ago when I was still watching long running shonens, found it boring back then, now I can only feel ashamed to have misjudged this master piece. The thing is, unlike other pearls which drop your jaw by their quality or the sheer entertainment they provide, this anime doesn't feel like anything otherworldly good when you go through it. It surely isn't the most entertaining piece that the medium has to offer either, however, with some hindsight, this show show is amazingly deft at what it does. Props to Production I.G for this mature show. I'd have probably been hyped for a season 2, IF THE SHOW WASN'T 6 YEARS OLD ... *feeling old* |
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