Series synopsis
Guardian is a Chinese crime mystery sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Youku on June 13, 2018. It ended on October 11, 2018. It was created by Priest. It stars Zhu Yilong, Bai Yu, Gao Yuer and Li Yan.
Behind the frail, hapless and nerdy Kagemori's thick glasses and unkempt hair lies a master in the ways of the ninja, he secretly watches over and is in service to his “neighbors”, the Konnyaku family, who have been under his family's protection for the past 400 years! Yuuna, the young daughter of the Konnyaku family is Mamoru's responsibility and has been since they were both in kindergarten. Luckily for Yuuna, whenever she finds herself in trouble, her secret savior is never too far away!
Premise
Behind the frail, hapless and nerdy Kagemori's thick glasses and unkempt hair lies a master in the ways of the ninja, he secretly watches over and is in service to his “neighbors”, the Konnyaku family, who have been under his family's protection for the past 400 years! Yuuna, the young daughter of the Konnyaku family is Mamoru's responsibility and has been since they were both in kindergarten. Luckily for Yuuna, whenever she finds herself in trouble, her secret savior is never too far away!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Zhu Yilong as Shen Wei
- Bai Yu as Zhao Yunlan
- Gao Yuer as Zhu Hong
- Li Yan as Da Qing
- Xin Peng as Guo Changcheng
- Jiang Mingyang as Chu Nuzhi
- Liu Min-ting as Lin Jing
- Wang Chaowei as Sang Zan
Supporting cast
- Li Mengmeng as Wang Zheng
- Chen Qianduo as Fu You [Yashou's leader, past]
- Zhang Fengan as Wu Xiao Jun
- Wu Zhu Qing as Hua Yu Zhu [Sha Ya's friend]
Guest cast
- Zhang Fengan as Wu Xiao Jun
- Wu Zhu Qing as Hua Yu Zhu [Sha Ya's friend]
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 40 | June 13, 2018 | October 11, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Zhao investigates a student murder, suspects Li Qian’s the target, and meets the enigmatic Shen Wei. |
June 13, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After Li Qian’s grandmother dies, Zhao and Shen Wei uncover clues linking Dixing and a sundial. |
June 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A student’s body ages rapidly, a girl with gloves is tied to the case, and Zhao races for answers. |
June 13, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Youku |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 13, 2018 |
| Last aired | October 11, 2018 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |