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The Guardian of the Spirits
This is the first story in the Guardian series by Nahoko Uehashi. It's about a woman named Balsa, a spear-wielding bodyguard and the protagonist, who escorts a young prince named Chagum. Chagum has an egg of a water spirit inside him and is being hunted by the Emperor. Balsa flees the palace with Chagum, protecting him from pursuers and otherworldly monsters on their journey. Uehashi's unique worldview is incredibly captivating and makes the story very interesting. There are many memorable scenes, including the interactions and dialogue between Balsa and various characters, making it feel like watching a movie. It has been adapted into an anime and a drama, so please check them out if you have the chance! (*Žš`*)
2026.10.04 PM 9:55 · View Count 29
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Lv.78
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NHK adapted it into a drama a few years ago starring Haruka Ayase, right? I looked forward to watching it every week. Thanks to this series, my mother also got hooked on The Twelve Kingdoms and is reading the novels.
Lv.25
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So nostalgic! The anime was on NHK, right? I loved this series too, and as a kid, I really liked the relationship between Balsa and Tanda, and the pseudo-family feeling with Chigum. I read the manga too! There was the main story adaptation by Kamui Fujiwara, and a side story starring Jin.
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It's a famous work! Even though it's children's literature, you can't underestimate it, and it draws you in! And Balsa is so coolâšð
Lv.35
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The 'Guardian' series is interesting, isn't it! I also started reading 'The Guardian of the Spirit' a few years ago and got hooked, then continued reading all the way through 'Dark Guardian', 'Dream Guardian', 'Guardian of the Gods', 'Guardian of the Void', and 'Guardian of Heaven and Earth' ð I especially liked Chagum and Balsa; their determination to face their destinies even after parting ways was so cool âš
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The story, which seems to be a result of the history of the oppressed being treated more lightly than that of the powerful... I can't help but feel it's a message from the author, whose main profession is researching Aboriginal people. ...If I had to say, I wish Balsa and Chagum had adventured together...