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.
#1 - 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.
#2 - The Road to Chang'an
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/23/2026
Diting and One-eye return with a captured Zhishilang and Dao Ma's nephew, prompting a tense confrontation that exposes their elite military past and forces Dao Ma into a brutal, fatal duel with Diting
#3 - The Shadow Tracker's Trap
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/16/2026
Daoma's past catches up with him once again. A familiar face appears, reigniting a conflict he thought long over. Old wounds lead to a bitter battle.
#4 - Blood on the Desert Border
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/9/2026
After a long journey, Daoma and his companions reach the Jade Gate Pass. The Central Plains are finally in sight, but bounty hunters and imperial cavalry block their path.
#5 - The Gathering of Five Families
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/2/2026
The intense frontier unrest deepens as Diting and One-Eye return to the fold after successfully capturing the rebel leader Zhishilang along with Dao Ma's young nephew.
#6 - The Hunter and the Prey
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/25/2026
Dao Ma and his group are forced to confront the violent realities of the "Karma" sect and escalating political corruption as they push closer to the imperial center. Pursued by relentless government assassins, they must navigate shifting alliances to survive.
#7 - Mo Jia Village
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/18/2026
He Yixuan starts killing villagers while Dao Ma and Shu fight adversaries. The mercenary invaders are stopped by an unexpected order to retire, and Ayuya persuades a Wululu clan leader to free her. Diting and One-eye return with the hostages they have taken.
#8 - Night Attack on the Desert Oasis
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/11/2026
Emperor Wendi of the Sui Dynasty is dying. His sons, Guang Yang and Yong Yang, are vying for the succession. Which side will the Left Elite Guard support? What decision will Dao Ma ultimately make?
#9 - Undercurrents Beyond the Pass
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/11/2026
Dao Ma recalls times long past, when the Sui Dynasty sought to conquer the Chen Dynasty and he—then still a nameless warrior—played a decisive role in the effort.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.