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Blades of the Guardians

20232 seasons7.1 / 10

A extraordinary guard walks in the desert of the Western regions. On the way escaping the killing by the government, he took a guarding task with destination to the capital Chang 'an. The task was thought as just a simple one, but actually it is a road full of crisis and danger. A journey affecting the fate of the world begins......

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Blades of the Guardians premiered June 1, 2023. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

A extraordinary guard walks in the desert of the Western regions. On the way escaping the killing by the government, he took a guarding task with destination to the capital Chang 'an. The task was thought as just a simple one, but actually it is a road full of crisis and danger. A journey affecting the fate of the world begins......

Cast, crew and production details

About Blades of the Guardians

Cast

Liu BeichenDao Ma (voice)
Wan QianAyuya (voice)
Zhao QianjingZhi Shi Lang (voice)
Wang XiaobingOld Mo (voice)
Yan NingXiao Qi (voice)
Huang XiangyuPei Xingyan (voice)
Li ChanfeiYan Ziniang (voice)
SanshiAdditional Voices (voice)

Credits

Created by
Xu Xianzhe

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
23
Original language
Chinese
Original title
镖人

Networks & production

  • Tencent VideoChina
  • Colored-Pencil Animation DesignChina
  • Tencent Penguin PicturesChina
  • Shanghai Phantom AnimationChina
  • Ranman TechnologyChina
  • Studio MindoChina

Themes

based on manhuabounty hunterdonghuaswordplay

Season 2 episodes

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Episode 1

Undercurrents Beyond the Pass

27m8.0 / 10

Dao Ma recalls times long past, when the Sui Dynasty sought to conquer the Chen Dynasty and he—then still a nameless warrior—played a decisive role in the effort.

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Episode 2

Night Attack on the Desert Oasis

29m8.0 / 10

Emperor Wendi of the Sui Dynasty is dying. His sons, Guang Yang and Yong Yang, are vying for the succession. Which side will the Left Elite Guard support? What decision will Dao Ma ultimately make?

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Episode 3

Mo Jia Village

20m9.0 / 10

He Yixuan starts killing villagers while Dao Ma and Shu fight adversaries. The mercenary invaders are stopped by an unexpected order to retire, and Ayuya persuades a Wululu clan leader to free her. Diting and One-eye return with the hostages they have taken.

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Episode 4

The Hunter and the Prey

25m

Dao Ma and his group are forced to confront the violent realities of the "Karma" sect and escalating political corruption as they push closer to the imperial center. Pursued by relentless government assassins, they must navigate shifting alliances to survive.

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Episode 5

The Gathering of Five Families

31m

The intense frontier unrest deepens as Diting and One-Eye return to the fold after successfully capturing the rebel leader Zhishilang along with Dao Ma's young nephew.

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Episode 6

Blood on the Desert Border

29m

After a long journey, Daoma and his companions reach the Jade Gate Pass. The Central Plains are finally in sight, but bounty hunters and imperial cavalry block their path.

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Episode 7

The Shadow Tracker's Trap

30m

Daoma's past catches up with him once again. A familiar face appears, reigniting a conflict he thought long over. Old wounds lead to a bitter battle.

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026