Moribito Guardian Of The Spirit Television Show

Okay, Hear Me Out: Moribito is a Little Overrated

Let's talk about Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit. It's a beautiful show. Everyone raves about it. But, am I the only one who thinks it's just a *tad* bit...slow?

Don't get me wrong! I adore strong female characters. Balsa is a total badass. She's a spear-wielding warrior who kicks serious butt.

Protecting Prince Chagum? Noble and heroic! But sometimes, I felt like I was watching paint dry.

The Pace, Though...

The scenery? Gorgeous. The world-building? Impeccable. I get it. They're building tension. But did we really need three episodes of them just walking through the forest?

I mean, I appreciate a good nature walk. But, maybe a monster or two could have spiced things up! Just a suggestion.

Other anime pack so much action into one episode! Here, they discuss herbs for ten minutes.

Chagum: The Boy Who Just Needed a Nap

Let's be honest. Chagum spends a good portion of the show looking sad and contemplative. He's a prince, I get it. Life is hard.

But maybe a double shot of espresso? Some playful sword fighting? Anything to inject some pep into the kid! He just seemed perpetually exhausted. Maybe that's why the show is so slow-paced?

He's cute, though. I'll give him that.

The Villains: Not Exactly Moriarty

The bad guys are...fine. Competent. But let's be honest. They're not exactly evil masterminds. More like frustrated government officials with swords.

Give me a villain who twirls their mustache and monologues! Give me a villain who cackles maniacally! These guys just seem tired of their jobs.

I understand wanting to be realistic. I guess?

Beautiful, but Maybe Not a Re-Watch?

Look, Moribito is undeniably beautiful. The animation is stunning. The music is fantastic. It's a well-crafted story.

But is it *entertaining*? Sometimes. Sometimes, it's more like a visual ASMR experience. Calming, but not exactly thrilling.

I've seen it once. I appreciate it. But, I don't know if I could sit through it again anytime soon. There are just too many other anime vying for my attention!