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Seirei no Moribito
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Moribito and Deer King have a very similar trio of main characters: Balsa and Van are stoic yet thoughtful warriors who only resort to violence when absolutely necessary; they unexpectedly come to care for a dubiously magical child—Chagum and Yuna respectively—and are completely out of their element at first, but come to think of their charge as family; Tanda and Hossal are soft-spoken herbal healers who support each pair on their quest. Additionally, each core trio subverts gender roles—particularly parental expectations—in distinct yet satisfying ways.
They also have similar settings and world-building, incorporating elements of both Japanese and European medieval periods, and feature nature-based magic. A
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