Series

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

★ 7.7(11)201655m3 seasons

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Good to know

Release date: 2016-03-19
Runtime: 55m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 22
Network: NHK G, NHK
Status: Ended
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK

About Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit is a 2016 web series in the Action & Adventure and Drama genres, starring Haruka Ayase, Mizuki Itagaki and Masahiro Higashide. It spans 3 seasons and 22 episodes, and originally aired on NHK G and NHK. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The heroine Balsa is a skilled bodyguard and a masterful spear-wielder. One day she rescues Prince Chagum who has fallen into a river. The prince is carrying a mysterious spirit egg in his body, and is in danger of being assassinated by his father, the Mikado, who fears this will damage his imperial prestige. Balsa embarks upon a perilous journey when she accepts the queen’s plead to protect her son from her husband.

Seasons (3)

Season 14 eps · 2016

Season 29 eps · 2017

Season 39 eps · 2017

Cast

Haruka Ayase

Balsa

Mizuki Itagaki

Chagum

Masahiro Higashide

Tanda

Fumino Kimura

Ninokisaki

Kento Hayashi

Shuga

Mitsuru Fukikoshi

Gakai

Reiko Takashima

Torogai

Tatsuya Fujiwara

The Emperor

Koji Kikkawa

Jiguro

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookfantasyjapanese dramaotherworld

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit in Canada?+

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit on Netflix?+

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How many seasons of Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit are there?+

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit has 3 seasons and 22 episodes in total.

Who stars in Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit?+

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit stars Haruka Ayase, Mizuki Itagaki, Masahiro Higashide, Fumino Kimura and Kento Hayashi.

When did Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit come out?+

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit is a 2016 web series.

What genre is Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit?+

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit is Action & Adventure and Drama series.