精霊の守り人 [Seirei no Moribito]

Published by Square Enix from 2007 to 2008, this three-issue manga adaptation brings Nahoko Uehashi’s fantasy novel Seirei no Moribito to life. It follows the stoic bodyguard Balsa as she protects a young prince from a mysterious spirit curse, blending rich world-building with intimate character drama. Though brief, the series captures the essence of the original story’s cultural depth and emotional stakes.