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Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit: Season 1

26 episodes Premiered Apr 7, 2007 Updated Jul 22, 2026
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Episodes

S1·E1

Balsa, the Female Bodyguard

Apr 7, 2007 · 25 min

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 posses

S1·E2

The Hunter and the Hunted

Apr 14, 2007 · 25 min

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 lea

S1·E3

Mortal Combat

Apr 21, 2007 · 25 min

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 t

S1·E4

Torogai's Letter

Apr 28, 2007 · 25 min

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 th

S1·E5

Secret Advantage: the Blue Hand

May 5, 2007 · 25 min

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-

S1·E6

Death on Aogiri

May 12, 2007 · 25 min

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

S1·E7

Chagum's Resolution

May 19, 2007 · 25 min

In order to remain hidden until next spring, Balsa buys a watermill and settles there with Chagum for the time being. To pass the time and make some money, they use the mill to gri

S1·E8

Swordsmith

May 26, 2007 · 25 min

Balsa visits a great swordsmith to get a new blade for her spear. The smith agrees to forge her new blade, once he is convinced that Balsa did not kill the prince.

S1·E9

Shuga's Thirst

Jun 2, 2007 · 25 min

Shuga tries to figure of if the drought sign is diminishing. He gets permission from the head star-diviner to translate the ancient stone scrolls, that record the history of Yogo a

S1·E10

Soil and Hero

Jun 9, 2007 · 25 min

Tōya teaches Chagum how to act more like a city dweller. After Chagum sees through a rigged gambling game, he is determined to teach the men a lesson and help the people get their

S1·E11

Flower Wine For Tanda

Jun 16, 2007 · 25 min

Unhappy with her arranged marriage, Saya's soul leaves her body. Tanda performs a soul call to guide her back. However, Tanda's soul becomes trapped in Nayug and needs Balsa's help

S1·E12

Solstice Festival

Jun 23, 2007 · 25 min

Chagum challenges a boy to a rucha match on the Summer Solstice festival. He asks Balsa to train him to fight. He fights the boy and wins the match. After the boy's father insults

S1·E13

Neither Man nor Tiger

Jun 30, 2007 · 25 min

Balsa gets challenged to a duel by a former rival. The rival targets a traveling couple in order to draw out Balsa's anger. She attempts to protect the couple but ends up engaging

S1·E14

The Knot

Jul 7, 2007 · 25 min

Torogai makes contact with the water beings of Nayug and discusses Chagum's current condition. Torogai discovers that the official Yogo founding history is false, and recounts her

S1·E15

Young Death

Jul 14, 2007 · 25 min

While gathering more information on the drought sign, Shuga finds proof that Chagum is alive. Shuga wishes to tell the prince's brother, Crown Prince Shagum, whose health has been

S1·E16

In All Earnestness

Jul 21, 2007 · 25 min

Chagum's brother, Shagum, dies from overwork and grief leaving Chagum the heir to the throne. Shuga learns from the ancient scroll that the water spirit is not evil, and must be bo

S1·E17

The Water Wheel in Flames

Jul 28, 2007 · 25 min

Shuga locates Chagum and Balsa in the city. The watermill is found by the emperor's hunters and they lay a trap. This is prevented when Tōya risks his life and sets fire to the wat

S1·E18

The Ancient Village

Aug 4, 2007 · 25 min

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 horr

S1·E19

Flight

Aug 11, 2007 · 25 min

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

S1·E20

The Hunter's Cave

Aug 18, 2007 · 25 min

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. Bals

S1·E21

Jiguro Musa

Aug 25, 2007 · 25 min

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

S1·E22

Time of Awakening

Sep 1, 2007 · 25 min

Balsa continues Jiguro's story, and reveals the reason behind her oath to save eight souls. Balsa begins to train Chagum as they await the spring.

S1·E23

In Pursuit of Sig Salua

Sep 8, 2007 · 25 min

Spring has arrived and Chagum has grown physically and mentally. Chagum and Balsa are reunited with Shuga and the eight hunters. The power of the Sacred Spirit begins to influence

S1·E24

The Last Hope

Sep 15, 2007 · 25 min

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 enc

S1·E25

Celebration

Sep 22, 2007 · 25 min

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

S1·E26

Departure

Sep 29, 2007 · 25 min

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 Bal