Series

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

“A mysterious romance between a goblin and a young human bride.”

★ 8.6(3,106)20161h 17m1 season

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Lee Eung-bok, Kim Eun-sook
Release date: 2016-12-02
Runtime: 1h 17m
Language: Korean
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 16
Network: tvN
Status: Ended
Country: South Korea
Studio: Hwa&Dam Pictures

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God — trailer

About Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is a 2016 web series in the Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Comedy genres, created by Lee Eung-bok and Kim Eun-sook, starring Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun and Lee Dong-wook. It spans 1 season and 16 episodes, and originally aired on tvN. It holds an average rating of 8.6/10 from 3,106 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Guardian: The Lonely and Great God in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, a 939-year-old guardian of souls meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.

Seasons (1)

Season 116 eps · 2016

Cast

Gong Yoo

Goblin / Kim Shin

Kim Go-eun

Ji Eun-tak

Lee Dong-wook

Grim Reaper / Wang Yeo

Yoo In-na

Sunny / Kim Seon

Yook Sung-jae

Yu Deok-hwa

Lee El

Sam-shin

Kim Seong-gyeom

Yu Shin-woo

Kim Byong-chul

Park Joong-heon

Jo Woo-jin

Kim Do-yeong

Yeom Hye-ran

Ji Yeon-sook

Jung Young-ki

Park Gyeong-sik

Choi Ri

Park Gyeong-mi

Themes & keywords

suicidepoisonchild abuseregretsoulmatesdepressionjealousygeneralself sacrificeamnesiatelepathykidnappingqueenprecognitionforgiveness

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Guardian: The Lonely and Great God in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Guardian: The Lonely and Great God on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Is Guardian: The Lonely and Great God on Netflix?+

Yes — Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.

How many seasons of Guardian: The Lonely and Great God are there?+

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God has 1 season and 16 episodes in total.

Who stars in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God?+

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God stars Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na and Yook Sung-jae.

When did Guardian: The Lonely and Great God come out?+

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is a 2016 web series created by Lee Eung-bok and Kim Eun-sook.

What genre is Guardian: The Lonely and Great God?+

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Comedy series.

Who created Guardian: The Lonely and Great God?+

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God was created by Lee Eung-bok and Kim Eun-sook.