The BEST episodes of Blades of the Guardians

Every episode of Blades of the Guardians ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Blades of the Guardians!

The story takes place during the Sui dynasty. We follow the journey of Dao Ma, an experienced bounty hunter, accompanied by his young son Xiao Qi.

Last Updated: 3/20/2026Network: WeTVStatus: Continuing

8.21

14 votes

#1 - Two-headed Snake

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/1/2023

In search of the Double-Headed Snake, Dao Ma reaches a town called Chisha. The town is being dictated by a Government Official Chang Guiren. He proposes Dao Ma to work in his battalion to keep the so-called rebellions at bay.

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8.00

13 votes

#2 - The Winner and the Crown

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/10/2023

In the midst of a bloody battle, a prophecy came true and revenge was served.

7.93

15 votes

#3 - Wolf Children

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/22/2023

Lao Mo is dead and Yuji encounters Ayuya in the middle of the road to make her his bride. Dao Ma is beside himself with rage.

7.83

12 votes

#4 - The Truth

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/3/2023

General Pei stands before the enemy all alone. Dao Ma and Shu are waiting patiently for the right moment to strike. Buddha's Calvary makes an unexpected move.

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7.75

16 votes

#5 - Sandstorm is Coming

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/29/2023

Shu gets involved in Dao Ma's revenge battle. The heads of five families which has now become four are on the road for the blood of Zhi Shilang.

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7.60

10 votes

#6 - The Khan and the General

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/27/2023

General Pei rescues Ayuya but can not get out of the enemy's grasp yet. Dao Ma and the group plan an attack to get Ayuya back.

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7.54

13 votes

#7 - Daughter of the desert

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/17/2023

After getting her revenge, Ayuya decides to part from Dao Ma and join the Buddha's Chivalry. Dao Ma, Shu, and Zhi Shilang move towards another destination.

7.50

14 votes

#8 - Chess and Game

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/15/2023

The heads of the great five families are summoned by Pei Suji, by the imperial order. Lao Ma is against what the secretary of the emperor offers and he has to pay gravely for that.

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7.50

14 votes

#9 - The Great Sandstorm

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/13/2023

Like the sandstorm she is, Ayuya turns back and kills two of her father's killers but gets outnumbered by the enemy soon. To save her and keep her master's wish, A Ni makes the ultimate sacrifice.

7.50

16 votes

#10 - People of the Desert

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/6/2023

The huge sandstorm disrupts Dao Ma's battle for revenge. But Ayuya decides to leave the group to seek her own personal revenge for her father.

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7.38

13 votes

#11 - Jade Face and Beauty

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/8/2023

On their way to Chang'an, Dao and the group notice a swordsman (Shu) fighting off Rakshasan-worshipers. Dao Ma offers to help the guy in exchange for his carriage. But the guy does not seem to be friendly at all.

7.09

22 votes

#12 - Escorts Outside the Great Wall

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/1/2023

On his way to Mo's, Dao Ma finds a bounty on a criminal called the Two-headed Snake. Though Mo warns Dao Ma of the danger of the task, Dao Ma does not have the luxury to refuse 6000 coins.

7.09

11 votes

#13 - Trade

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/15/2023

Being cornered by the enemy Shu had to accept Dao Ma's help. It looks like Shu's destination is also Chang'an where he is to be returning a fugitive to his master.

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7.08

13 votes

#14 - Hua Yan Tuan

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/20/2023

Zhi Shilang explains his origin and goal. Dao Ma is adamant to get Ayuya back dead or alive.

7.00

13 votes

#15 - Turbulent

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/8/2023

After killing the government official of the Chisha, Dao Ma now has a 50,000 gold coins bounty on his head. He returns to Mo only to find a mysterious man waiting to seek his aid, named Zhi Shilang who wants to visit Chang'an.