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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 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”

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 19 Flight Chagum runs away in an attempt to return to the Yogo court and avoid being killed by the La Lunga (egg-eater). Determined to keep Chagum safe and bring him to Hunter’s cave, Balsa goes after him. Seeing Chagum’s distress, Balsa vows to keep him aliveContinue reading “Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 19”

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 20 The Hunter’s Cave Shuga and the hunters arrive in Inishie Village. Torogai tells Shuga of the egg eater. Shuga agrees to return to court and starts deciphering the remainder of the secret tome. Balsa, Chagum, Torogai and Tanda move to Hunter’s cave, where they prepare forContinue reading “Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 20”

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 1 Episode 21 Jiguro Musa The winter arrives and the mountains become impassable. Balsa tells Chagum the story of her guardian, Jiguro; how 24 years ago he decided to go against his Emperor in order to save Balsa’s life. moribito-guardian-of-the-spirit-ep-21