Anime Review ~ Mushi-Shi (2005): Mystery, Life, and Adventure
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Today I will review a slice of life anime which is I completed recently. Let's start the anime review with a basic story.
Anime Details
| Name | Mushi-Shi (2005) |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episode Count | 48 + 1 movie |
| Episode Duration | 23 minutes each |
| Genre | Adventure, Mystery, Slice of Life, Supernatural, Adult Cast, Historical, Iyashikei |
| Demographic | Seinen (R-17+) |
| Studio | Artland |
| Source | Manga |
| MAL Rating | 8.66 |
| Personal Rating | 10/10 |
Plot Summary
'Mushi' are the primal essence of life. They exist on Earth and cannot be judged as inherently good or evil. Mushi take various forms, such as plants, diseases, or even rainbows. Ordinary people are unaware of Mushiās existence, yet they often suffer due to their influence. A special group of people called Mushi-Shi resolve Mushi-related issues, and the protagonist, Ginko, is one such Mushi-Shi. He travels across Japan, helping people with problems caused by Mushi while seeking to understand their nature and unravel the mysteries of life. Can Ginko achieve his goal? To find out, watch this 2005 masterpiece, a Tokyo Anime Award winner.
Personal Opinion
Mushi-Shi is one of my top 5 anime. Its storytelling is exceptional, with each episode introducing a new story that subtly connects to others. As a Slice of Life anime, donāt erwart action-packed scenes. It feels reminiscent of Humayun Ahmedās Himu novels, as Ginko, like Himu, is a wanderer. Set in medieval Japan, it beautifully captures the eraās ambiance. Ginkoās travels across Japan add an adventurous charm, and I love adventure.
The concept of Mushi is portrayed not as malevolent entities but as having a profound connection to life. The problems caused by Mushi and their solutions are fascinating. This anime is deeply emotional, with no cringeworthy romance or fanservice. However, I donāt recommend it to everyone, as it requires a mature perspective to fully appreciateāitās not a typical action show for younger audiences.
Characters
The story revolves primarily around Ginko, an excellent protagonist and one of my top favorite characters. He earnestly tries to solve everyoneās problems to the best of his ability, remaining calm and remarkably mature. I also loved Tanyuu, a girl who loves Ginko and wishes to recover and travel with him. Their relationship is portrayed beautifully in just one episode, surpassing many romance anime that fail to achieve such depth in 50 episodes. Other characters like Nui and Adashino are also well-crafted.
Animation
The animation is smooth and perfectly captures the essence of ancient Japan, enhancing the storyās immersion and enjoyment.
Music
Mushi-Shiās opening isnāt a song but a soothing guitar melody that calms the mind. The background music isnāt particularly standout, as this isnāt an action anime.
Mushi-Shi Watch Order
Mushi-Shi Watch Order
- 1 Mushishi
- 2 Mushishi: Hihamukage (Special)
- 3 Mushishi Zoku Shou
- 4 Mushishi Zoku Shou: Odoro no Michi
- 5 Mushishi Zoku Shou 2nd Season
- 6 Mushishi Zoku Shou: Suzu no Shizuku (Movie)
If you have time and want to watch something exceptional, give this a try. I hope it makes your time worthwhile.
Happy Watching
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The way you show Mushi as neither good nor bad, but rather as a part of life, is really thought-provoking.
Thanks for your opinion š
se ve buena, gracias por recomendar!
It looks good, thanks for recommending!
It's my pleasure āŗļø
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STOPI've heard of this anime movie before, but I haven't seen it yet. So I'll try to watch it in my free time.
Yes, you should try once.