Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
Original Title：精霊の守り人
Languages:
- Spanish: Moribito, guardián del Espíritu Sagrado
- English: Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
- Chinese: 精灵守护者
- Japanese: 精霊の守り人
"Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit" (Japanese: 精霊の守り人) is a Japanese fantasy novel series written by Nahoko Uehashi, with the first novel published in 1996. The story revolves around Balsa, a female warrior, and Chagum, a prince of the New Yogo Empire, as they embark on a journey through a fantastical Eastern world to protect the egg of the Water Spirit residing within Chagum. The novel series is acclaimed for its profound themes, rich character development, and exciting action sequences, appealing to both young readers and adults. The series has been adapted into various media, including radio dramas, manga, anime, and live-action TV series. The anime, produced by Production I.G, consists of 26 episodes and faithfully recreates and expands upon the first novel. The live-action TV series, produced by NHK, spans three seasons and covers multiple stories from the novel series. "Moribito" has also been translated into several languages, gaining a large international fanbase. Its themes touch upon family, friendship, gender, war, colonialism, and more, prompting deep reflections on society and power structures.