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Season 1 – Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

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A repentant warrior named Balsa guards Prince Chagum, a young man who has a connection to a legendary power that his father, the emperor, fears to the point of ordering the prince's assassination.

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Matt Berman Common Sense Media 03/10/2020
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This story has been done before; what matters here is how amazingly well it's done, the panache with which the author carries it off, and the variations she brings to the tale. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Apr 7, 2007 Balsa, the Female Bodyguard Balsa returns to Shin Yogo after two years, but her plans to repair her spear are derailed when a procession for the royal family goes suspiciously awry. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 14, 2007 Hunters, Hunted Balsa makes preparations for the upcoming journey with the help of some old friends before they escape the city. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 21, 2007 Fight to the Death Balsa must rely on Chagum to save them after she is wounded in her battle with the Hunters. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 28, 2007 Torogai's Letter Balsa's childhood friend helps her recover from her injuries; a strange letter is sent to the Star Palace. Details Episode 5 Aired May 5, 2007 Secret Plan, the Blue Hand The arrival of Torogai; Balsa tries to throw the mikado off their trail. Details Episode 6 Aired May 12, 2007 To Die in the Misty Blue Chagum and Balsa set off for the mountains with a fresh and common look, but operatives of the emperor relentlessly dog their footsteps. Details Episode 7 Aired May 19, 2007 Chagum's Resolve Chagum is presented with unexpected challenges as they settle into their new home. Details Episode 8 Aired May 26, 2007 The Swordsmith Balsa attempts to have her spear repaired but the blacksmith she contracts to perform the work needs some convincing before he mends the blade. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 2, 2007 Shuga Thirsts The drought sign has not faded and Shuga fears the fate of the kingdom is at stake; in Shuga's pursuit of the truth, the crown prince Sagum's loyalty is put to test. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 9, 2007 Soil and Heroes Chagum learns about life outside the palace and Balsa's friend Toya shows him the ropes in the big city. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 16, 2007 Flower Wine for Tanda Saya collapses unexpectedly, but this is more than a simple case of fatigue; it takes every ounce of Tanda's skill to bring her back to the world of the living. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 23, 2007 Summer Solstice Festival A boy named Yarsam gets under Chagum's skin during the Summer Solstice Festival; Chagum fights him in the lucha ring. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 30, 2007 Neither Human Nor Tiger A figure from Balsa's past lurks in the shadows, hungry for revenge and intent on disrupting her new life with Chagum. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 7, 2007 The Knot Torogai's dangerous foray into the spirit world yields dire information about Chagum and the egg of the water spirit. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 14, 2007 Untimely Death Shuga unearths important information about Chagum; he has to decide whether to share this information with the crown prince, Sagum. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 21, 2007 With All One's Heart Shuga's search for truth continues; Zen and Mon are in pursuit with deadly orders from the head star reader. Details Episode 17 Aired Jul 28, 2007 The Waterwheel Burns Chagum encounters a figure from his old life who comes bearing important news; Balsa will not let Chagum go. Details Episode 18 Aired Aug 4, 2007 The Ancient Village Balsa escorts Chagum, Tanda and Torogai to Tomi village to learn more about the egg of the water spirit, but their learning causes unrest instead of comfort. Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 11, 2007 Escape While Balsa, Tanda and Torogai discuss how to save him, Chagum runs away to seek protection from the palace. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 18, 2007 To Hunter's Hole An unexpected alliance emerges between Torogai and Shuga; Balsa, Tonda and Chagum settle into a cave called Hunter's Hole to wait out the winter. Details Episode 21 Aired Aug 25, 2007 Jiguro Musa Balsa tells Chagum about her childhood in the kingdom of Kanbal and the spear-wielding man named Jiguro Musa, who saved her life. Details Episode 22 Aired Sep 1, 2007 Season of Awakening Balsa's savior inspires her and she takes an oath to balance the scales of life and death; Chagum is inspired by Balsa and asks to be trained in the way of the spear. Details Episode 23 Aired Sep 8, 2007 Searching for the Spring Equinox Winter has thawed at last, spring flowers breaking through the frost; Balsa and Chagum leave Hunter's Hole and travel toward Aoike Pond, but trouble lurks not far behind. Details Episode 24 Aired Sep 15, 2007 The Last Hope When Egg Eater closes in on Chagum, a message from Gakai to Shuga provides a little clarity regarding the Place of Celebration, but the information arrives too late. Details Episode 25 Aired Sep 22, 2007 The Time of Celebration With the secret to defeating the Egg Eaters in tow, Balsa pursues Chagum to the true Place of Celebration; at the place where worlds intersect, they make their final stand. Details Episode 26 Aired Sep 29, 2007 Departure Chagum is named Crown Prince and Divine Hero of the People; as he reunites with his mother, Balsa contemplates the future. Details

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Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
Cartoon Network
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Apr 7, 2007