 If you liked
Mushishi
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 ...then you might like
Shigurui
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Obviously very different shows, but still many similatities...
-Both set in historic Japan, and fairly historically plausible (by anime standards, at least- apart from the obvious supernatural themes in Mushishi ofc)
-Both very much aimed at an adult audience, with almost entirely adult characters, and a generally 'mature' sensibiilty.
-Both moody, atmospheric, and (Shigurui more so than Mushishi) dark, focusing on mostly character drama rather than action and gimmicks.
-Both slow paced, but not in a bad way ("unhurried"?)
-Both very unique- neither really fits neatly in a genre or has many peers.
-Both have high quality production, a slightly "artsy" feel
-Both (very effectively) use washed-out, grey-ish colours, and moody,
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