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''High Guardian Spice'' is a Website/{{Crunchyroll}} original animated series by Raye Rodriguez. The series was teased on August 22, 2021, and premiered on October 26, 2021 with all twelve episodes being released on the same day.

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''High Guardian Spice'' is a Website/{{Crunchyroll}} Platform/{{Crunchyroll}} original animated series by Raye Rodriguez. The series was teased on August 22, 2021, and premiered on October 26, 2021 with all twelve episodes being released on the same day.
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* NetworkRedHeadedStepchild: At the time of the show's debut in October 2021, it and ''WesternAnimation/OnyxEquinox'' were the sole representatives for WesternAnimation on Crunchyroll.



* NetworkRedHeadedStepchild: At the time of the show's debut in October 2021, it and ''WesternAnimation/OnyxEquinox'' were the sole representatives for WesternAnimation on Crunchyroll.
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* CutShort: The series ends on a {{Cliffhanger}}, but after two years of silence regarding the series it was later confirmed that Ellation/Crunchyroll Studios was shutting down, making it unlikely that the show will continue.

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* CutShort: The series ends on a {{Cliffhanger}}, but after two years of silence regarding the series it was later confirmed that Ellation/Crunchyroll Studios was shutting down, making it unlikely that the show will continue.
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* CutShort: The series ends on a {{Cliffhanger}}, but after two years of silence regarding the series it was later confirmed that Ellation/Crunchyroll Studios was shutting down, making it unlikely that the show will continue.
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* LeftHanging: See SequelHook down below. The series' twelve episodes ended with multiple unresolved plots left hanging, including [[spoiler:Lavender working for the BigBad and Snapdragon's character arc.]]

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* LeftHanging: See SequelHook down below. The series' twelve episodes ended with multiple unresolved plots left hanging, including [[spoiler:Lavender working for the BigBad and Snapdragon's character arc.]]

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* LeftHanging: See SequelHook down below. The series' twelve episodes ended with multiple unresolved plots left hanging, including [[spoiler:Lavender working for the BigBad and Snapdragon's character arc.]]



* NoEnding: See SequelHook down below. The series' twelve episodes ended with multiple unresolved plots left hanging, including [[spoiler:Lavender working for the BigBad and Snapdragon's character arc.]]
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The series ended on an unresolved {{Cliffhanger}}. While it was never officially cancelled ''per se'', the fact that the show wrapped production in autumn of 2019, the production crew moved on to other things, and Crunchyroll has been on radio silence regarding anything related to the series all indicate it was at the very least [[QuietlyCancelled cancelled behind the scenes.]]

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The series ended on an unresolved {{Cliffhanger}}. While it was never officially cancelled ''per se'', the fact that the show wrapped production in autumn of 2019, the production crew moved on to other things, and Crunchyroll has been on radio silence regarding anything related to the series all indicate it was at the very least [[QuietlyCancelled cancelled behind the scenes.]] On November 2023, it was conformed that [[https://twitter.com/sofiaealexander/status/1721308446434464196 Ellation Studios/Crunchyroll Studios shut down.]]
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The series ended on an unresolved {{Cliffhanger}}. While it was never officially cancelled ''persay'', the fact that the show wrapped production in autumn of 2019, the production crew moved on to other things, and Crunchyroll has been on radio silence regarding anything related to the series all indicate it was at the very least [[QuietlyCancelled cancelled behind the scenes.]]

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The series ended on an unresolved {{Cliffhanger}}. While it was never officially cancelled ''persay'', ''per se'', the fact that the show wrapped production in autumn of 2019, the production crew moved on to other things, and Crunchyroll has been on radio silence regarding anything related to the series all indicate it was at the very least [[QuietlyCancelled cancelled behind the scenes.]]
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The series ended on an unresolved {{Cliffhanger}} revealing [[spoiler:Lavender was alive all along and in cahoots with the Triumbirate.]][[note]]While the series was never officially cancelled ''persay'', the fact that the show wrapped production in autumn of 2019, the production crew moved on to other things, and Crunchyroll has been on radio silence regarding anything related to the series all indicate it was at the very least cancelled behind the scenes[[/note]]

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The series ended on an unresolved {{Cliffhanger}} revealing [[spoiler:Lavender was alive all along and in cahoots with the Triumbirate.]][[note]]While the series {{Cliffhanger}}. While it was never officially cancelled ''persay'', the fact that the show wrapped production in autumn of 2019, the production crew moved on to other things, and Crunchyroll has been on radio silence regarding anything related to the series all indicate it was at the very least [[QuietlyCancelled cancelled behind the scenes[[/note]]scenes.]]
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%%* NoEnding: See SequelHook down below. At least for now the twelve episodes is worded to be the whole series with multiple unresolved plots left hanging. -- This needs more context in general, and don't relay on other tropes to do the work for you.

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%%* * NoEnding: See SequelHook down below. At least for now the The series' twelve episodes is worded to be the whole series ended with multiple unresolved plots left hanging. -- This needs more context in general, hanging, including [[spoiler:Lavender working for the BigBad and don't relay on other tropes to do the work for you.Snapdragon's character arc.]]



** Amaryllis treats Snapdragon far better than she treats the main cast, defending him from the likes of Cal and supporting his feminine interests like his mermaid costume and painting his nails.

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** Amaryllis treats Snapdragon far better than she treats the main cast, defending him them from the likes of Cal and supporting his their feminine interests like his their mermaid costume and painting his Snap's nails.



* TheUnfairSex: When Snapdragon tries to confide with Sage about her friendship with Rosemary, Sage bluntly tells Snap she would never understand because girls have a deeper connection with each other than boys do. Snapdragon [[SubvertedTrope calls her out on this]] later in the episode, and Sage apologizes. This ends up being ''doubly'' unfair as Snap admits she's not even sure she thinks of herself as a boy. (And, per [[https://twitter.com/dinoraye/status/1462905769418911747 the series creator]], is in fact a trans girl).

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* TheUnfairSex: When Snapdragon tries to confide with Sage about her friendship with Rosemary, Sage bluntly tells Snap she they would never understand because girls have a deeper connection with each other than boys do. Snapdragon [[SubvertedTrope calls her out on this]] later in the episode, and Sage apologizes. This ends up being ''doubly'' unfair as Snap admits she's they're not even sure she thinks they think of herself themselves as a boy. (And, per [[https://twitter.com/dinoraye/status/1462905769418911747 the series creator]], is in fact a trans girl).
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* ContentWarnings: Each episode starts with a warning for strong language and violence while advising that the show is "for mature audiences only". Most notably and amusingly enough, the show shares this distinction with ''[[LightNovel/SwordArtOnline Sword Art Online: Alicization's]]'' 10th episode and ''LightNovel/GoblinSlayer'', both shows being far more action-oriented and consistently violent.

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* ContentWarnings: Each episode starts with a warning for strong language and violence while advising that the show is "for mature audiences only". Most notably and amusingly enough, the show shares this distinction with ''[[LightNovel/SwordArtOnline ''[[Literature/SwordArtOnline Sword Art Online: Alicization's]]'' 10th episode and ''LightNovel/GoblinSlayer'', ''Literature/GoblinSlayer'', both shows being far more action-oriented and consistently violent.
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The series ended on an unresolved {{Cliffhanger}} revealing [[spoiler:Lavender was alive all along and in cahoots with the Triumbirate.]][[note]]While the series was never officially cancelled ''persay'', the fact that the show wrapped production in autumn of 2019, the production crew moved on to other things, and Crunchyroll has been on radio silence regarding anything related to the series all indicate it was at the very least cancelled behind the scenes[[/note]]
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''High Guardian Spice'' is a Website/{{Crunchyroll}} original animated series by Raye Rodriguez. The series was teased in August 22, 2021, and premiered October 26, 2021 with all twelve episodes being released on the same day.

Rosemary wants to become a Guardian just like her MissingMom, and is accompanied by her best friend, an apprentice witch Sage. After a send-off by their parents, they find residence in Lyngarth at Sage's cousins' house, and soon begin attending the [[WizardingSchool High Guardian Academy]]. The group is shortly joined by a dwarf blacksmith Parsley and an elf archer Thyme.

The four face many challenges in their studies that come from their personal insecurities, other students, or the outside threats.

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''High Guardian Spice'' is a Website/{{Crunchyroll}} original animated series by Raye Rodriguez. The series was teased in on August 22, 2021, and premiered on October 26, 2021 with all twelve episodes being released on the same day.

Rosemary wants to become a Guardian just like her MissingMom, MissingMom and is accompanied by her best friend, an apprentice witch Sage. After a send-off by their parents, they find residence in Lyngarth at Sage's cousins' house, house and soon begin attending the [[WizardingSchool High Guardian Academy]]. The group is shortly joined by a dwarf blacksmith Parsley and an elf archer Thyme.

The four face many challenges in their studies that come from their personal insecurities, other students, or the outside threats.



* AvoidTheDreadedGRating: According to WordOfGod, the show was initially scripted as very family friendly, only for Crunchyroll to demand edits to make it for "mature" audiences, resulting in rather gratuitous violence, swearing, and inappropriate jokes.

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* AvoidTheDreadedGRating: According to WordOfGod, the show was initially scripted as very family friendly, family-friendly, only for Crunchyroll to demand edits to make it for "mature" audiences, resulting in rather gratuitous violence, swearing, and inappropriate jokes.



* BigOlEyebrows: Parsley has very thick eyebrows, made the more noticeable by them being much darker than her otherwise blonde hair.

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* BigOlEyebrows: Parsley has very thick eyebrows, made the more noticeable by them being much darker than her otherwise blonde hair.



* ChekhovsGun: In Episode 5, Sage accidentally figures out how to conjure a large floating bubble. A couple of episodes later, this lets her [[spoiler:break everyone's fall as they're dropped down a pit]].

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* ChekhovsGun: In Episode 5, Sage accidentally figures out how to conjure a large floating bubble. A couple of episodes later, this lets her [[spoiler:break everyone's fall as they're they've dropped down a pit]].



* ContentWarnings: Each episode starts with a warning for strong language and violence, while advising that the show is "for mature audiences only". Most notably and amusingly enough, the show shares this distinction with ''[[LightNovel/SwordArtOnline Sword Art Online: Alicization's]]'' 10th episode and ''LightNovel/GoblinSlayer'', both shows being far more action oriented and consistently violent.

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* ContentWarnings: Each episode starts with a warning for strong language and violence, violence while advising that the show is "for mature audiences only". Most notably and amusingly enough, the show shares this distinction with ''[[LightNovel/SwordArtOnline Sword Art Online: Alicization's]]'' 10th episode and ''LightNovel/GoblinSlayer'', both shows being far more action oriented action-oriented and consistently violent.



* HateSink: Both Cal and Aster fit this bill. Cal is disgusted by Snapdragon's desire to crossdress and most of his appearances have him mocking Snapdragon until the latter reaches her breaking point. Aster, meanwhile, initially catches the eye of Rosemary due to his good looks, but she chills on him when he shows just how sexist he truly is, culminating in a final scene where Aster essentially tells Rosemary to StayInTheKitchen.

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* HateSink: Both Cal and Aster fit this bill. Cal is disgusted by Snapdragon's desire to crossdress and most of his appearances have him mocking Snapdragon until the latter reaches her breaking point. Aster, meanwhile, initially catches the eye of Rosemary due to his good looks, but she chills on him when he shows just how sexist he truly is, culminating in a final scene where Aster essentially tells Rosemary to StayInTheKitchen.



* ImportantHaircut: Sage cuts off her braided ponytail in the climax of Episode 12 to save Rosemary. Once Mandrake is defeated, Rosemary trims Sage's hair to give her a brand new style.
* HollywoodFire: [[spoiler: In Episode 12, Mandrake sets the entire school on fire with all of the Teachers and Students locked in a room while it happened. Yet not a single one comes out with even an AshFace once they are rescued. Moreover, the final battle happens inside the library as it is being burned down. Not only does smoke not fill the room, but once the action starts, none of them are affected by the fire or smoke.]]
* LimitedAnimation: Some 2D elements that require straightforward movement use basic tweening in lieu of frame by frame animation. Background characters can especially be seen standing still, without blinking.
* MagicSkirt: When Rosemary is dared to do a hand stand, her large poofy skirt changes slightly in shape but it stays down.

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* ImportantHaircut: Sage cuts off her braided ponytail in the climax of Episode 12 to save Rosemary. Once Mandrake is defeated, Rosemary trims Sage's hair to give her a brand new brand-new style.
* HollywoodFire: [[spoiler: In Episode 12, Mandrake sets the entire school on fire with all of the Teachers and Students locked in a room while it happened. Yet not a single one comes out with even an AshFace once they are rescued. Moreover, the final battle happens inside the library as it is being burned down. Not only does smoke not fill the room, room but once the action starts, none of them are affected by the fire or smoke.]]
* LimitedAnimation: Some 2D elements that require straightforward movement use basic tweening in lieu of frame by frame frame-by-frame animation. Background characters can especially be seen standing still, without blinking.
* MagicSkirt: When Rosemary is dared to do a hand stand, handstand, her large poofy skirt changes slightly in shape but it stays down.



** Near the end of Episode 7, in order to escape a cave they've been trapped in, the girls submerge a dragon egg in magical healing water which causes the dragon to rapidly mature. They hitch a ride and after a brief flight over Lyngarth, the dragon begins to grow old then rapidly decompose, leaving nothing but its' skeleton as they land. The dragon then proceeds to get back up, say "I'm okay" in a rather derpy voice, fly off into the sky, then explodes into stars. The girl's reactions boils down to Rosemary asking Sage if that is how stars are made, with Sage giving a dismissive "Oh. Yeah, for sure".

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** Near the end of Episode 7, in order to escape a cave they've been trapped in, the girls submerge a dragon egg in magical healing water which causes the dragon to rapidly mature. They hitch a ride and after a brief flight over Lyngarth, the dragon begins to grow old then rapidly decompose, leaving nothing but its' skeleton as they land. The dragon then proceeds to get back up, say "I'm okay" in a rather derpy voice, fly off into the sky, then explodes explode into stars. The girl's reactions boils boil down to Rosemary asking Sage if that is how stars are made, with Sage giving a dismissive "Oh. Yeah, for sure".



* MusicalThemeNaming: The four main girls are named after the herbs mentioned in the beginning of Music/SimonAndGarfunkel's "Scarborough Fair".

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* MusicalThemeNaming: The four main girls are named after the herbs mentioned in at the beginning of Music/SimonAndGarfunkel's "Scarborough Fair".



* ObligatorySwearing: A lot of random swearing, as a result of a last minute decision by executives to give the show a mature rating. "Shit", in particular, is uttered once by Thyme, Amaryllis, and Olive respectively, and Rosemary refers to Mandrake as an "asshole" in one scene during the girls' fight with him.

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* ObligatorySwearing: A lot of random swearing, as a result of a last minute last-minute decision by executives to give the show a mature rating. "Shit", in particular, is uttered once by Thyme, Amaryllis, and Olive respectively, and Rosemary refers to Mandrake as an "asshole" in one scene during the girls' fight with him.



* SubtitlesAreSuperfluous: While the show ''does'' contain subtitles for various other languages, it ''does not'' have English closed captions despite the option for them being there and [[https://youtu.be/EBYxkf_2CcI a promotional clip of the show]] posted on Crunchyroll's [=YouTube=] channel having English hardsubs.

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* SubtitlesAreSuperfluous: While the show ''does'' contain subtitles for various other languages, it ''does not'' have English closed captions despite the option for them being there and [[https://youtu.be/EBYxkf_2CcI a promotional clip of the show]] posted on Crunchyroll's [=YouTube=] channel having English hardsubs.hard subs.



* TransTribulations: A sideplot in "The Scypith" has Snapdragon being taken aside by Caraway where the former reveals how they want to be beautiful and strong like a mermaid and how they consistently struggle with masculinity. Caraway then mentions "transition magic" which makes Snapdragon think if it would solve their problem, but Caraway makes a point that Snapdragon has a lot of time to think about it because they may go down a different path compared to his.

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* TransTribulations: A sideplot side-plot in "The Scypith" has Snapdragon being taken aside by Caraway where the former reveals how they want to be beautiful and strong like a mermaid and how they consistently struggle with masculinity. Caraway then mentions "transition magic" which makes Snapdragon think if it would solve their problem, but Caraway makes a point that Snapdragon has a lot of time to think about it because they may go down a different path compared to his.

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