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The Guardian series (守り人シリーズ, Moribito shirīzu?) is a ten volume series of Japanese fantasy novels, written by Nahoko Uehashi. The first novel in the series, Guardian of the Spirit, has since been adapted into numerous media, including radio, manga and anime adaptations.
1. Seirei no Moribito (The Guardian of the Spirit): Adapted into the anime series. Balsa saves Prince Chagum of the New Yogo Empire, and is hired to protect him. He has a mysterious spirit living inside him, and his own father has sent assassins after him. Balsa has to protect him from the assassins and the dangers the spirit inside him brings. Published in English by Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic in the summer of 2008; translated by Cathy Hirano.
2. Yami no Moribito (The Guardian of Darkness): Balsa returns to the country where she was born to face her tragic past. But consequences of that past, and the secret that lies buried under the mountains, make her task a difficult one. Published in English by Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic in Spring 2009.
3. Yume no Moribito (Guardian of Dreams): People start becoming trapped in their dreams. Tanda's niece, Chagum, and the First Empress are all dreaming of a flower - a flower with ties to Torogai's past. Only a man with a supernatural singing voice can save them. English publication TBA.
4. Kokuu no Tabibito (Traveler of the Void): Chagum, who is now the crown prince of the New Yogo Empire, and Shuga are sent bearing greetings to a southern country, Sangal, for the new king's crowning ceremony. However, a black shadow is reaching towards Sangal. During his stay, the King-to-be of Sangal is fatally wounded. English Publication TBA.
5. Kami no Moribito - Raihou-hen (The Guardian of the Gods - The Visit): See below. English TBA.
6: Kami no Moribito - Kikan-hen (The Guardian of the Gods - The Return): When Balsa is in Lota, she meets two children, brother and sister, who are being sold away by a slave merchant. Balsa witnesses the girl killing the slave merchants when she became angry. But Asla herself does not believe that she did the killing. "God did it" she says, and will continue to seek "God's" help if people threaten her. Because of Asla's ability, the two are in grave danger. Shamans closely connected to the King himself see them as a threat towards Lota, and will either kill or use them as their weapon when there is a chance. Balsa and Tanda decide to act for the two. English TBA.
7. Souro no Tabibito (The Traveler of the Blue Road): English TBA.
8. Ten to Chi no Moribito - Lota Oukoku-hen (The Protector of Heaven and Earth - the Kingdom of Lota): English TBA.
9. Ten to Chi no Moribito - Kanbal Oukoku-hen (The Protector of Heaven and Earth - the Kingdom of Kanbal): English TBA.
10. Ten to Chi no Moribito - Shin Yogo Oukoku-hen (The Protector of Heaven and Earth - The Empire of Shin Yogo): English TBA (final novel)
The Guardian of the Spirit It is also Known as: 守り人シリーズ, Seirei no Moribito, The Guardian of the Spirit, The Guardian Series
Genres: Magic , Historical , Demon , Fantasy
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Top 5 Light Novel Like The Guardian of the Spirit (Moribito Series) [2026 List]
5. Makai Ouji: Devils and Realist
The noble William possesses a rare kind of intelligence. The school he attends and his family background both draw much attention. However, one day, his family loses money after his uncle's business fails. Worrying about how this would affect his school's reputation, he returns home to help the family butler search for things to sell. What they found was an underground room that had been used by William's ancestors. The room contains a magical seal, with which William unintentionally summons a demon. The demon, Dantalion tells William that has the ability to choose the king of the demon world! Naturally, the candidates for king will come after William...who will become king in the end?!
Devils and Realist has finished publishing and it has 96 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔界王子 devils and realist, Hell Prince: Devils and Realist
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A collection of Kuroshitsuji one shots chapters by Yana Toboso and other various manga artists.
Kuroshitsuji Anthology Comic: Nijishitsuji has finished publishing and it has 27 Chapters. It is also Known as: 黒執事アンソロジーコミック 虹執事, Black Butler Anthology Comic Rainbow Butler
3. Drifters
Shimazu Toyohisa, whilst involved at the Battle of Sekigahara, manages to mortally wound Ii Naomasa, but is critically wounded in the process. As he walks from the field broken and bleeding, Toyohisa finds himself transported to a corridor of doors, where a bespectacled man at a desk waits for him. This man, Murasaki, sends Toyohisa into the nearest door where he wakes up in another world. There, Toyohisa meets other great warriors like him who have been transported as well, to be part of a group known as "Drifters".
is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ドリフターズ, Drifters
2. InuYasha
Kagome is a modern Japanese high school girl. Never the type to believe in myths and legends, her world view dramatically changes when, one day, she's pulled out of her own time and into another! There, in Japan's ancient past, Kagome discovers more than a few of those dusty old legends are true, and that her destiny is linked to one legendary creature in particular--the dog-like half-demon called Inuyasha! That same trick of fate also ties them both to the Shikon Jewel, or "Jewel of Four Souls." But demons beware...the smallest shard of the Shikon Jewel can give the user unimaginable power.
has finished publishing and it has 558 Chapters. It is also Known as: 犬夜叉, Inu-Yasha, Inu Yasha
1. Kimetsu no Yaiba
Since ancient times, rumors have abounded of man-eating demons lurking in the woods. Because of this, the local townsfolk never venture outside at night. Legend has it that a demon slayer also roams the night, hunting down these bloodthirsty demons. For young Tanjirou, these rumors will soon to become his harsh reality...
Ever since the death of his father, Tanjirou has taken it upon himself to support his family. Although their lives may be hardened by tragedy, they've found happiness. But that ephemeral warmth is shattered one day when Tanjirou finds his family slaughtered and the lone survivor, his sister Nezuko, turned into a demon. To his surprise, however, Nezuko still shows signs of human emotion and thought...
Thus begins Tanjirou's quest to fight demons and turn his sister human again.
Volume 7 contains a bonus chapter about Kanao Tsuyuri.
Volume 10 contains a bonus chapter about Inosuke Hashibira.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has finished publishing and it has 207 Chapters. It is also Known as: 鬼滅の刃, Blade of Demon Destruction
