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Seirei no Moribito is a fantasy novel written by Nahoko Uehashi. It was then made into an anime which based on the first volume of the novels which eventually inspired the manga. The anime adaptation was directed by Kenji Kamiyama and produced by Production I.G. It aired on April 7th, 2007 on NHK. It was then published in Shounen Gangan in 2007.
Seirei no Moribito Plot:
Seirei no Moribito revolves around Balsa, a powerful spear-wielding warrior who vowed to save eight lives to atone for eight deaths. She was crossing to a village when she noticed a carriage carrying Prince Chagum tipped dropping the prince into the rapid river. She saves him and, upon returning him to his guards, is summoned to act as his bodyguard. Chagum’s mother explains that he was born with the spirit if the water demon and that his father wishes to kill him or else the people will die of drought and famine. When his castle is set on fire and assassins are set on him, Balsa and Chagum escape. Through their journey, they discover the secret behind the water demon as well as thwart many assassination attempts.
Seirei no Moribito Characters:
Balsa – Balsa is a powerful, 30 year old warrior who turned to becoming a body guard to atone for eight deaths she caused. She was taught how to fight with a spear from her guardian who raised her. She becomes Prince Chagum’s bodyguard and raises him after they flee the palace and out of the emperor’s reach.
Chagum – Chagum is the second son of the emperor and bears the egg of the water demon. The emperor believes that it is the same demon that his ancestors slew and looks to kill his son believing the demon will bring drought and famine. He escapes with Balsa and is raised by her along their journey to escape his father’s grasp.
Tanda – Tanda is a herbalist who cares for Balsa in several occasions. He also travels from village to village dealing with medicine and offering his medical services. He also has a crush on Balsa even though they’ve dated before.
Torogai – Torogai is an old woman who teaches Tanda about medicine and being a shaman. She is attuned to the spirit world and identifies, though incompletely, Chagum’s water demon with the help of the spirits. Her method of communicating with the spirits is quite odd.
Seirei no Moribito Similar Series:
1. Claymore
2. Sword of the Stranger
3. Samurai Champloo
source: Zerochan; written by Bootan
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