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Biao Ren

Blades of the Guardians

AniLumi score

Average of Kitsu · AniList

Score rank
#3,309
of all anime
Popularity
#5,673
most followed
Episodes
15
20 min each
Binge time
5h
start to finish
Members
1.4K
tracking it

Where to watch

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Watch order

2 parts in the main story · 8h 36m

Full order to watch Biao Ren →
  1. 1Biao RenONA · 2023 · 15 epsYou're here
  2. 2Biaoren 2ONA · 2026 · 8 epsWatch next →

✓ This is where the story starts.

Is there a season 2?

Yes. Biaoren 2 is already out.

It aired from June 11, 2026 to July 23, 2026.

Synopsis

"Escorts" are warriors paid to take out the targets wanted by the government. Dao Ma is one traveling warrior trying to repay the debt he owes to a man named Mo, who took care of Dao Ma and his child, Xiao Qi. But on the way back to Mo's town, they encounter a victim of the "rakshasa"—man-eating demons.

Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.

Should you watch Biao Ren?

Best if you like swordplay. Fans rate it 7.3/10 across 2 sites, and 45% of AniList viewers who start it finish it. It takes about 5 hours to watch (15 episodes). Suitable for older teens and adults (17+). If you like it, its fans most often recommend Dororo and Samurai Champloo next.

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Trailer

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  1. Ep 1EP 1Episode 1
  2. Ep 2EP 2Episode 2
  3. Ep 3EP 3Episode 3
  4. Ep 4EP 4Episode 4
  5. Ep 5EP 5Episode 5
  6. Ep 6EP 6Episode 6

By the numbers

AniLumi score

Average of 2 communities

All communities agree closely on this one. Each site's score for Biao Ren, out of 10, refreshed daily.

Rank by score
#3,309
of all anime on Kitsu
Popularity rank
#5,673
1.4K members
Favorited by
0.4%
6 of its members

Score breakdown

25% of 112 ratings are 9★ or 10★

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ItemRatings
1★4
2★0
3★0
4★2
5★11
6★13
7★32
8★22
9★16
10★12

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 12 people who start Biao Ren drop it, above the action median of 2.5%. Based on 4.6K AniList members who started it.

Drop rate
8.4%
Action median 2.5%
Finished it
45%
2.1K people
On hold
7.7%
356 paused
Plan to watch
14K
not started yet

What people who started it did

4.6K AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

  • Finished2,092 · 45%
  • Watching1,765 · 38%
  • Paused356 · 8%
  • Dropped385 · 8%

Parents’ guide to Biao Ren

Best for: Older teens and adults (17+) · Rated R

Violence & goreModerateGore · 1 detail hidden to avoid spoilers
Sexual content & nudityNone noted
Sexual violenceNone noted
Disturbing & frightening themesNone noted
Drugs, gambling & crimeNone noted

From AniList community tags and the official age rating. Levels reflect how many viewers agree each tag applies, not a professional rating, so preview an episode before watching with younger children. Explicit tag names are never shown.

Biao Ren parents' guide: is it okay for kids? →

Plan & track

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Biao Ren FAQ

How many episodes does Biao Ren have?

Biao Ren has 15 episodes, each around 20 minutes.

Is Biao Ren finished?

Yes. Biao Ren finished airing on Aug 17, 2023.