Category Archives: Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 1 Balsa, the Female Bodyguard A female spear-wielder, Balsa, is recruited to protect the second prince of Yogo, Chagum, from his own father. The Emperor is determined to kill him, believing the prince is possessed by an evil water spirit. moribito-guardian-of-the-spirit-ep-1

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 2 The Hunter and the Hunted Balsa makes preparations to leave the capital with Chagum. She must leave the city without being noticed; a task made difficult by the prince who has overcome with the grief of leaving his family. The Emperor dispatches four secret hunters toContinue reading “Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 2”

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 3 Mortal Combat Balsa discovers that she and Chagum are being followed. She has no choice by to fight against the pursuers. In the confusion Balsa loses Chagum. She manages to rescue him but due to her wounds, Chagum must carry on by himself to Tanda’s hut.Continue reading “Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 3”

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 4 Torogai’s Letter Following Balsa’s direction, Chagum successfully reached Tanda’s house in the mountains. Balsa is able to catch up, but must now recuperate her strength. Balsa and Tanda nurture their relationship in the process. moribito-guardian-of-the-spirit-ep-4

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 5 Secret Advantage: the Blue Hand Chagum’s ailment is revealed by Torogai. Balsa knows that the Emperor will never openly search for the prince. However, when Chagum’s staged funeral is held in the capital, a wide-area search for Balsa is in the works. moribito-guardian-of-the-spirit-ep-5

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 6 Death on Aogiri Unable to determine Balsa’s exact position, the Emperor’s hunters split up. At the Aogiri Mountains they see Balsa and Chagum dragged down a cliff by a large wolf. They assume that Balsa and Chagum have died. moribito-guardian-of-the-spirit-ep-6

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 24 The Last Hope Balsa, Tanda, and the hunters chase after Chagum. Shuga and Torogai learn that the spirit will be born in another location and race to get there before dawn. When Balsa’s group encounters the two La Lunga, Tanda learns how to harm the creatures,Continue reading “Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 24”

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 25 Celebration Balsa’s group locate Chagum. The physical world and Nayug begin to merge. Balsa and the hunters manage to hold off endless waves of La Lunga long enough for the sun to rise. Tanda successfully extracts the egg and Chagum’s life is saved. moribito-guardian-of-the-spirit-ep-25

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 26 Departure Chagum returns to the palace and is named Crown Prince and Divine Hero of the People. While Chagum is reunited with his mother, Balsa contemplates the future. Chagum meets with Balsa and wants to run away with her, but Balsa’s words give him the courageContinue reading “Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 26”

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 18 The Ancient Village Balsa, Chagum and Tanda travel to Inishie village in hope of learning the ancient story of the water spirit. They locate the village and listen to the ancient story. Chagum is horrified to learn that the spirit’s “guardian” must die for the spiritContinue reading “Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 18”