Shuiyin Lu
main character
TV_SHORT
5.7
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 14 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 1, 2017 – June 17, 2017
- Season
- Spring 2017
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio LAN
- Director
- Haoling Li, Masahiko Ookura
- Music
- Minako Seki
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 57/100
Estimated watch time
2h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Isekai79%Video Games66%Male Protagonist60%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2017 SPRING5.7 / 10 AniList score
The Silver Guardian
銀の墓守り• Gin no Guardian
Synopsis
Suigin and Rei both play the MMORPG Dungeon Century. But after adventuring together for weeks, the game’s servers shut down to make way for the latest world-altering title. Grave Buster—a video game proclaiming “reality beyond reality” hits the shelves, and Rei is pulled into it by forces unknown. Now it’s up to Suigin to rescue her from the virtual world, no matter the cost. (Source: Funimation)
Should you watch The Silver Guardian?
The Silver Guardian has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 57/100 — 16% of 8,928 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #46 most popular anime of all time, and #15 highest-rated anime of 2017, and #6 most popular anime of 2017 on AniList.
Of the 19K AniList users who started it, 12.9% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 13.7K have finished it.
At about 2 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Fantasy — especially shounen, isekai, video games, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Haoling Li
- Director
- Masahiko Ookura
- Series composition
- Hidefumi Kimura
- Series composition
- Masahiko Ookura
- Character design
- Yoshiaki Tsubata
- Music
- Minako Seki
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Silver Guardian is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Silver Guardian 2 (2018)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“The Game”
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like The Silver Guardian
The Silver Guardian FAQ
How many episodes does The Silver Guardian have?
The Silver Guardian has 12 episodes of about 14 minutes each, roughly 2 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Silver Guardian?
About 2 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is The Silver Guardian finished?
Yes. The Silver Guardian has finished airing — the final episode aired June 17, 2017.
Is there a season 2 of The Silver Guardian?
Yes — the story continues in The Silver Guardian 2 (2018).
Where do I start The Silver Guardian?
Start here: The Silver Guardian is the first entry, followed by The Silver Guardian 2.
Is The Silver Guardian based on a manga?
Yes. The Silver Guardian adapts the manga.
Who animated The Silver Guardian?
The Silver Guardian was animated by Studio LAN and directed by Haoling Li and Masahiko Ookura.
Who sings the opening of The Silver Guardian?
The opening, "Mamori Tsunagu", is performed by an uncredited artist.