This is easily one of the top five best anime series ever written. Moribito is filled with excitement, emotion, well defined characters, and a unique story. You'll stay hooked into the story line without any feelings of repetitive-ness (which a lot of anime seem to thrive on these days). This is not your DBZ or BLEACH type anime. So, despite the well placed and well proportioned action sequences don't be expecting any fireball blasts shooting out of the swords and spears when the blades clash. This is a solid story line with a beginning-middle-end and a lot of good twists and turns. So, if this sounds like the type of anime you'd enjoy, then I highly recommend it.