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Moribito

Nahoko Uehashi (2008)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy

Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12

Content ratingPG

Pages248 (Quick Read (<250))

SettingSecondary World

CSM age10+

Goodreads4.04/5 (3042)

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Content levels

ViolenceModerate

Sexual contentNone

LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Violence Parental Betrayal

Positive tags

Found Family Protector Adventure Mentor Figure Heartwarming

Hero archetypes

Royalty / Prince Bodyguard Outcast / Loner

Heroine archetypes

Warrior / Soldier

Protagonist archetypes

Protector Duo / Partners

Tropes

Bodyguard Protector Mentor Figure Fish out of Water Reluctant Hero Hidden Heir Non-Western Setting Quest Coming of Age Hunted

Themes

Duty vs Family Protection Coming of Age Cultural Identity Sacrifice Trust Political Intrigue Honor

Synopsis

The wandering warrior Balsa is hired to protect Prince Chagum from both a mysterious monster and the prince's father, the Mikado.

Tags

Asian-Inspired FantasyJapanese FantasyMythologyAdventure Fantasy