Series synopsis
Guin Saga, also known as グイン・サーガ is a Japanese sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure animation television series that premiered on NHK BS2 on May 4, 2009. It ended on December 4, 2009. It was created by Kaoru Kurimoto. It stars Kenyu Horiuchi, Tsubasa Yonaga, Shintaro Asanuma and Mitsuru Ogata.
"The seal will be broken after many years". In the land of Nospherus, four heroes embark on a patch of destiny that will weave a new legend. The story follows Guin, a powerful swordsman with a leopard head, the adolescent royal twins Remus and Rinda, and the young and ambitious mercenary named Istvan.
Premise
"The seal will be broken after many years". In the land of Nospherus, four heroes embark on a patch of destiny that will weave a new legend. The story follows Guin, a powerful swordsman with a leopard head, the adolescent royal twins Remus and Rinda, and the young and ambitious mercenary named Istvan.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kenyu Horiuchi as Guin
- Tsubasa Yonaga as Rinda
- Shintaro Asanuma as Ishtovarn
- Mitsuru Ogata as Aldorus III
- Sayuri Yahagi
- Yuuya Uchida
- Akeno Watanabe
- Makoto Ishii
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | May 4, 2009 | December 4, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Masked Leopard When the Royal twins Remus and Rinda are forced to flee by the invading Mongaul army, they are saved by a mysterious leopard-headed warrior. His name is Guin, but he has no memory prior to meeting the twins. As night falls, the group are attacked by ghouls and must once again fight for their lives. |
May 4, 2009 |
| 2 |
The Black Count's Fortress Having survived their encounter with the ghouls, Guin and the twins are captured by the Mongaul army and taken to Stafolos Keep. Here they meet Vanon, the Black Count of Stafolos, who threatens to torture the twins and extract the secrets of the Parros Kingdom. Meanwhile, Guin is pitted against the mercenary Istavan of Valachia in a battle to the death. |
December 4, 2009 |
| 3 |
The Crimson Mercenary After the match between Guin and Istavan is postponed, Rinda and Remus are separated by the Count in an attempt to break their spirit. When the Sem launch a night raid on the keep it gives both Guin and Istavan a chance to escape; however, in order to save Rinda, Guin must first face off against Vanon's personal bodyguard and the Black Count himself. |
March 5, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK BS2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 4, 2009 |
| Last aired | December 4, 2009 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |