Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Mushi-shi Japanese: 蟲師
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Type: TV
Episodes: 26
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 23, 2005 to Jun 19, 2006
Duration:
25 min. per episode Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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One story per episode, with each episode not having much action in but still has something special about them.
They both have a similar story telling method where tales of the unusual come into everyday life. Must see if you're a fan of either series!
both are very philosophical and, for the most part, bloodless. . .two highly entertaining series that are great to watch when you want to wind down for the day. . .
These are both episodic anime that center around someone who travels from town to town and they usually wind up helping someone through a difficult situation at each stop. While Kino's purpose is only to travel and to see different countries, Ginko's is to find and research "Mushi." Both stories have beautiful animation and offer up "life lessons." Although these lessons may be a little easier to see in Kino's Journey, they're there in Mushishi, as well. Enjoy ^_^
The step up of the both animes are similar, each episode (or short arc) is it's own story and one does not need to watch them in any particular order to understand them (though I think that is the better course). The reason this is possible is because both main characters are travelers who do not take on any new companions for the duration of both series. Their histories are a mystery and little bits of both are revealed slowly in certain episodes. In addition I feel both have interesting and unique little stories for each episode that seem to have a deeper meaning and come off quite philosophic, though you don't really need to think this way in order to enjoy them. If you liked the idea, plot, characters, stories, or everything about one of these animes I am fairly sure you will love the other.
Both of these shows focus on a traveler and the people they meet along the way. In Kino's case, she's simply a traveler with no set destination. For Ginko in Mushishi, he goes around to many different places and helps those who have been effected by 'mushi', which is also his job.
They also both share the same thinking-based mature atmosphere as well, sometimes even delving deep into the way the mind works and peoples own effects on the things around them.
These two rather slow, yet extremely interesting, shows are very alike and if you liked one of them you should definitely check out the other.
Bothe animes have a separate story for each episode. Both are very deep, and focus on making the audience think. Both are quite good.
Both tell the life of a traveller who don't stay for very long on the same place.
Mushishi tends to the supernatural genre while Kino no tabi is just a fantasy genre. The main thing they have in common is that both have really deep stories and don't tend to the comedic spot.
I see so many similarities, I don't know where to begin. Both Ginko and Kino are force to give up there past lives due to something happening in their early childhood, and thus travel around the world. While Kino learns about the cultures of different places in her travels, Ginko's journey is more of one to help others affected by the mushi. Either way, both have episodal storylines. Though frankly I found myself enjoying Kino's journey more, there's no way one wouldn't enjoy both in the same way.
Episodic, sometimes philosophical about life
Story per episode, not much action, both about forced journey which was started because of some accident, similar beautiful animations, both almost bloodless. If you love one of them you'll love another one for sure.
Mushishi and Kino's Journey are about people who travel through a beautiful world, although for different reasons. They are confronted with various people and their problems, beliefs and such. Kino and Ginko are similar in their reactions to these people, as they do not want to meddle in it too much.
Both are slow-paced and profound series, with own separate story in each episode. The protagonists are also very similiar: they are not good or bad, they are just observers.
Both are episodic series involving a traveling protagonist that helps out the people that they come across. They both also have a very similar feeling and style to the other.
Both have a very calming feel to it and short one episode story lines and both involve traveling to different countries, but don't let that deceive you, each episode is filled with an amazing story and is concluded with an unexpected/philosophical twist that is bound to amaze you. Also the main characters are very similar in their passiveness(or sense of indifference) as well as their inability to settle down in one place.
Both series are episodic, and tied together by the travels of their protagonists. Still, they both hold together very well and have solid pacing. The two anime also frequently have a mythological or philosophical vibe to their stories. The main difference is that Kino has a more surreal kind of setting, while Mushishi's is more traditionally Japanese.
Let me start off by saying that these two are both very excellent series in my opinion. Kino's Journey and Mushi-shi possess a certain quality that draws you into their own world. Kino's Journey gives the feel of being in a slightly dark fairytale, whereas Mushi-shi draws you into what seems like a world of mythology and folklore. I strongly recommend either of these series to anyone who is interested in a story book feel to their anime.
Both animes are very philosophical. Both tell the stories of two travelers, what pushed them to travel and what happens during their journey.
With each episode being an incident from their journey.
Both anime's stories are episodic with each story arc usually contained to just one episode. In each anime the main character travels around to various towns and cities to observe what's going on and usually lending a helping hand to the residents.
Both laid back atmosphere until you get to near end of each episode leaving you to think. Both protagonists are travelers who left their formal selves as their price to where they are currently.
Both have a stand alone episode plot structure. Both have protagonists who have very good reasons for traveling. And both acquire memorable experiences wherever they go.
Kino is more apethetic and distant. Ginko helps any and every.
They both have a similar vibe of unsteady peace and they both follow the lives of people who travel far. They both focus on the observation of aspects of life (Kino's journey is more moral and mental while Mushishi is more physical and natural)
They are also both very earie and inspirational. Highly suggested!
Episodic anime, very cerebral, not much action but very, very entertaining. It's philosophical, poignant, and beautiful. One of the best shows I have ever watched.
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Both look amazing, while Mononokes art is more abstract is still manages to immerse the viewer.
Both have a medicine seller who traverses from place to place attempting to solve paranormal situations.
Same guy-dealing-with-Japanese-spirits type of anime here .. Mushi-shi does it in more of an earthy, non-ghost-story/horror way. Very pretty, feel-good anime that deals with more of the historical, spiritual Japanese folklore. No real plot, each story is pretty self-contained much like Mononoke, but even the lack of plot doesn't keep this from being good stuff! ^o^ Aaand if you're reading this on the Mushi-shi side, watch Mononoke for reverse reasons! Might want to pony up to it with watching Ayakashi first though ..
Both stories involed a man wandering around japan carrying around a wooden box and deals with supernatural entities and helps people along the way. Mononoke is a lot darker and a bit more cynical then Mushishi is, and the Medicine Seller is more of an anti hero, but that doesn't keep him from being an enjoyable, interesting character. The stories in both series are interesting, each being self contained, though Monoke tells it's stories in a series of 5 arcs. Also, Mononoke's stories are always more on the horror side of things, whereas Mushishi's are usually more emotional.
Mononoke is basically Mushishi done in a more artistic and colorful way. The Medicine Seller goes around banishing Mononoke. Ginko goes around curing mushi. So in a way, Id say its the plot and flow of Mushishi done in the style of Gankutsuou. Also, its a little be more to the horror genre then Mushishi.
Both deal with the supernatural and both have charismatic lead characters. The drawings in Mononoke will take a little getting used to. Just a little warning, some parts of Mononoke can be quite scary compared to Mushishi.
Episodic and is similar in the fact that the protagonist is a traveller and medicine seller eliminating supernatural creatures. In Mushishi it was Mushis and in Mononke it is the poor mononokes being terminated. Both are amazing shows.
Anime with Unique art? Relating to a search of mystic beings of some sorts?
You got it in these both. Although both do have their differences, if you loved one, you'll love the other. As a bonus, both protagonists are lovable (in a hot, respectable way).
The story lines are pretty similar. They both feature a male lead that travels in search of supernatural events and spirits, etc. And both are episodic type animes.
Both series concern a main character who travels around solving supernatural problems. The Medicine Seller has his mononoke, and Ginko has his mushi.
Both series features a traveling mysterious main character that deals with supernatural phenomena around. While melancholy and drama are foremost for Mushishi and mystery for Mononoke they still have a similar mood. Their artwork have different stylings, but the approach of evershifting reality and simplicity is close.
If you liked the story about a man wandering around from place to place, "saving" people from supernatural creatures, then Mononoke is for you.
But Mononoke has bizarre scenes, REALLY artistic detalis, and also...it is the DARKER version of Mushishi.
Both have a main character dealing with weird supernatural happenings.
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natsume yuujinchou is a watered-down cross between xxxholic and mushishi
Although not similar in the aspect of Japanese Youkai, Mushishi still has good Japanese environments and the obvious feature of spirits that can only seen by certain people. Not many blatant parallels can be made between the two, though there's a high chance that anyone who likes Natsume Yuujin-Chou will like Mushishi.
Though the two have their differences, both are about a main character who can see something others can't, and strives to help them. Also, both stories have a certain almost laid-back atmosphere to them. Natsume Yuujinchou, however, has more of a plot than Mushishi, as well as supporting characters that stay for more than one episode.
They both have a similar theme.
Both deal with things that can only be seem by few people. Both have the main character helping someone in which only they could provide assistance. Each episode is about a different spirit/mushi.
Both of the main characters can see spirits. Both series are episodic, they can be watched in almost any order. Both have a lot of drama packed into these short stories.
If you liked Mushishi I believe you'll most definitely enjoy Natsume Yuujinchou. :) I could see similarities right off the bat, in how they both deal with spirits or other supernatural creatures. Both main characters have a sense of compassion when interacting with these entities, and often will try to find the least violent method of solution. Also, both series are episodic, yet it's a style that suits them well. The day-to-day solving of problems has a relaxing sort of mood in both series, and I think they complement each other nicely.
Spirits are all around us, but only some have the gift to see them. Both series are somewhat episodic, revolving around human interactions with spirits, as well as with each other.
Both anime have a calming atmosphere and tells the story of someone with a special ability as they learn to live with the supernatural.
Deals with the supernatural and very episodic. Has the same calm, bittersweet atmosphere at the end.
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Mushishi and XXXHolic are very similar. Both have main characters that can see spirits and help people or other spirits. And both are very good.^^
NO story line what so ever, every episode has it's unique story and characters
Is also about the supernatural that only few can see. The main character of Mushishi is a traveler that helps people with their problems involving Mushi. They are neither plants nor animals. They differ from other forms of life such as the micro-organisms and the fungi. Instead they resemble the primeval body of life and are generally known as "Mushi".
Both deal with ordinary people and there interaction with the supernatural.
Both series involve mysterious encounters with supernatural creatures and events. And neither of them have high amounts of action.
both the same supernatural feeling, and the same aspect of not having one storyline, but many covered in each episode. xxxholic has humour, whilst mushishi is more mature, still both brilliant watching with a strange warming sense to both.
Both series are about life, both teach us many strane things.
Both anime are very strong in the use of the supernatural and spirits.
Both feature a unique artstyle and have a mysterious
feeling about them.
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Both are calm and slow-paced series where the main character helps to solve the problems of the people he meets.
Both are perfect match when you want too see smth and too tired for action, detective etc.
Each series has a single very knowledgable character -- Ginko in Mushi-shi and Ryuu Sasakura in Bartender -- who helps other people. Both are episodic series and, in each episode, the main characters find creative ways to help different people with their unique problems. The pace in each series is calm and neither has much action.
The stories are completely different, however atmosphere are exactly the same. Both amine have a very calming effect on viewer's soul.
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Nature theme is heavily used in both of the animes, as well as seeing a dark side to nature itself. The art style is fairly similar and though Mushishi isn't really an action anime, the nature and life aspects share many similarities.
They pretty much share the same mentality regarding nature and spiritual life, both being influenced by the supernatural. The overall atmosphere is also the same with incredible scenery and hauntingly beautiful music. The most simple things turn out to be miracles of life.
Both Animes have a very similar naturistic feel to them.
Both deal with the supernatural and the relationships between humans and the world they inhabit.
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Im not saying the story line is the same but it'll gives you quite the same feeling when you're watching Mushishi. You'll be waiting patiently for the mystery to unfold itself.
Adopt modest and humble approach to its way of narrating their stories. Contain a lot of symbolism too.
These series have similar atmosphere of mysterious world surrounding main characters. They both have relaxing soundtrack and beautiful art style. I recommend you to watch them after hard day ;)
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They're completely different genres, but they are both episodic anime which has a mysterious calming feel. mushishi is more supernatural and deep with more drama, and aria is much more relaxed, however they have the same kind of strange indescribable feeling to it.
Both animes are focused around people and their lives, with no emphasis on action or drama. This makes both series very relaxing to watch, and makes you feel something like an inner peace.
scenery candy, that's all haha.
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A more extravangant movie version that has a fantasy and imaginary approach.
you are spirited away in mushishi, and spirited away has its fair share of mushi.
similar supernatural/mystery/slight fantasy mood to both
Both are fantasy Anime that are really imaginative and filled with fantasy. Both Anime feature strange creatures in a world that is similar to ours.
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Both are kind of episodic. Jigoku is the darker and scarier of the two, but Mushishi can get downright creepy at times.
Both are episodic and have very little plot development but are still very enjoyable.
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Well they two does have some kind of similarities...no, i take that back, they have A LOT of similarities! in Bakemonogatari you got a Ginko kind of a character but the think is, he ain't the main character! Meme and Ginko are totally alike but Meme is more like a master and he also got successors (If you can call them that) they're pretty much the same, helping people or some 'things' with their "supernatural' problems.
Both have the supernatural aspect and the wtf-ness of it. Same mood as well. Characters are rounded in each. Highly recommened
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beautiful music (same person who did it). supernatural mysteries which are then solved. ghost hunt is more comedy, whilst mushishi is more relaxed, yet both are brilliant
Both series revolve around the eradication of creatures. In Mushishi's case, it's things called Mushi, effectively strange lifeforms which can have a powerful influence on people, and for Ghost Hunt, it's obviously spirits and so on. Mushishi has a more relaxed, but serious feel, where Ghost Hunt has a reasonable amount of comic relief.
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both series give a similar feeling-kind of melancholy and creepy.. plenty of spirits and dead people thrown in there.. and some seriously beautiful animation.. good stuff.
it's similar tp mushishi, with various and fun stuff from underworld(like hell) to things, who are shown in mushishi
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Both shows have a similar pace and main character. Moreover, they are episodic anime about the mysteries of nature (and incarnations of nature too !).
Both very mellow. Both have supernatural elements.
Both main male characters looks similar and act the same for the most partxD
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If you haven't heard of mushishi already, you should definitely try it out. (zoku) Natsume yuujincho and mushishi both share that gentle pacing, along with being for the most part episodic (in a positive way), and a similar main character (though Ginko would be a 10 years older and more mature natsume, if that's even possible).
While the first season of Natsume Yuujinchou was already compared often to Mushishi, Natsume Yuujinchou was always a lot more gentler and less that's-the-way-life-is than Mushishi. Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou for the most part is just like the first series, but it's a tad bit darker and closer to Mushishi, with its theme being confronting with reality and making a choice rather than the changing of the main character of the first season. Otherwise, watch both series for the reasons stated by others for natsume Yuujichou.
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Both are episodic shows. Usually in each episode the main characters encounter some type of problem/mystery and work to solve them.
A quote from my review:
"The best way for me to explain the series to someone totally in the dark is to use Mushishi; a very popular, totally episodic title, with very little development for its lead and few recurring characters. Like the lead of Mushishi, Black Jack is always on the move, attempting solve mysteries in order to save the lives of his patients. Each episode focuses on a different problem, and Black Jack often finds himself in a race against time to save lives. There's isn't much in the way of greenery, the stories mostly taking place inside towns, and there isn't any relaxing music that soothes the soul, but the basic premise of both titles are very, very similar. There are even a number of supernatural cases included, meaning there's no realism/supernatural divide separating the two. Black Jack does try to stick closer to reality, with its lead using the power of science rather than information about supernatural life-forms, though."
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Both have cute invisible things and great story.
There are only a select few people who can see the small creatures that are always there but most people can't see. Both animes are somewhat light hearted and have an earthy feel... if that makes sense.
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The main characters in these series aren't mere humans, they can see mystic creatures. Both Kantaro and Ginko don't think these creatures are evil; their attitude seems more similar with the attitude towards nature, neither good nor evil. Besides that these series have the same structure: one episode - one story. If it's not enough for you to put these titles together, you'll definitely enjoy the mystic atmosphere in Mushishi and Tactics.
If you are searching for an anime about spirits then you can stop your search because these two animes are about weird things and spirits...In both of them at each episode shown different situations and the main char have to solve the problem with some kind of spirit(s).
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its both philosophical and calm
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Both of these animes involve supernatural elements, and a main character who chooses to investigate and solve the mysteries and problems plaguing various people. Both shows feature ensemble casts. Mushishi is a much calmer show, probably lacking most of the 'paranoia' that was present in Paranoia Agent, but there are certainly great things about both. They are thought-provoking and profound stories about unique people and their efforts to make change in people's lives, whether they want to or not. It has been a while since I watched PA so this might not be the most accurate, but I still felt many similarities while I was watching Mushishi.
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It's not about the action, it's about the journey and the discovery of two amazingly created worlds. They both are pure piece of art!
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they are both with great stories / backgrounds for each episodes, mushishi is more supernatural though
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both have fantasy elements and male leads.
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Both are about the sometimes complex relationship between humans and spirits.
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just like Cowboy Bebop, Mushishi has no overall story; you just watch them for enjoyment whenever you're bored.
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If you like Mushishi, watch 5 centimeters per second. The tune is simillar, light and tranquility
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Really light and easy going, pretty visuals, and life values.
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They may not be similar in genre or art~ but they are in another way. Mushishi is an episodic series in which the main character goes on a journey and learns the stories of other people. For the first half of Kaiba there are also quite a few episodes in which the main character meets and learns about other people while traveling. Both series are very unique as well
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Both series deal with fictional sciences. One deals with alchemy while the other deals with the study of a fictional phenomenon called "mushi". Ginko, the main character in Mushi-shi, is similar to Edward Elric of FMA in that he is very knowledgable in his respective science. Every episode of Mushi-shi features an interesting and imaginative explanation of the phenomenon of mushi while FMA makes in-depth explorations into the concepts and laws of alchemy.
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Both feature a protagonist who travels and speaks about the sanctity of life. Each are episodic and can be very emotional.
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The theme of coexistence of humans and nature is prominent in both these animes.
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Though essentially different storywise (YKK is more slice of life while Mushishi is fantasy), people who enjoyed one should be able to appreciate and enjoy the other.
They both have similar slow pacing and evoke a calming feel. Both are peaceful and nature plays a part.
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After only watching one episode of Master Keaton, I could tell that Mushishi is similar. Ginko travels and solves problems with mushi, and Keaton solves problems for (insurance problems if the anime stays consistent) people who are in trouble. They both have the slice of life style pace, and from what I hear it is kind of episodic. But you probably would have heard of Mushishi before this one.
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Both feature stories about interesting places that the lead character visited, also the pace of each anime is similiar.
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Both series deal with supernatural beings, and focus more on character interaction. In Mushishi's case, the series focuses on a new character every episode, and details how their life is affected by the Mushis. Zettai Shounen, on the other hand, has more of an air of mystery about it, and focuses much less on the interactions between material fairies/evils and the characters. They both have a very relaxing atmosphere about them, as well as a slow-paced plot progression.
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Both Contain Mushi, and a man, and more mushi.
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A strong and positive depiction of nature and it's role in society. In both series the main characters fight a mysterious evil that more or less conveys similarities with corruption and taint.
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Another "supernatural" series with an interesting lead character. Supernatural is in quotation marks because Ayatsuri Sakon usually presents mysteries with supernatural clues but always ends up being a person's evil scheme. Much like Ginko, Sakon acts like a detective to unfold very interesting mysteries.
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Both deal with the supernatural, and both are told as stand alone episodes.
Although Mushishi is the "darker" of the two shows, Mokke is still definitely worth watching.
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Vampire Princess Miyu TV focuses, like Mushishi, on episodic stories that explore how darkness can enter any human being's story, and how we can either triumph or succumb to our circumstances. Both Miyu and Ginko serve as either a savior for those normally doomed, or an arbiter that knows the truth of when it is too late for rescue.
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If you're into themes of spirituality and beauty in the natural world, both shows are a good fit. Though Mushishi is not focused on humor, both shows are slow and deliberate.
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It's the Fictional, yet somewhat believable environment they're both set in. The slow going pace of each episode and the small dosage of humor here and there. If you enjoyed the slow, "refreshing", movements and random story line, then Mushishi could be a nice choice also.
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Both have well written short mysterious stories.
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supernatural stuff. shigofumi is much more dark and has violence, whilst mushishi is more relaxing and less dark/action. both good though
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Mystery that unveils in different ways. Both slow paced in their own ways. While Mushishi is much more of a relaxed, yet serious watch; Le Portrait de Petit Cossette is more of a horror(bloody) dramatic anime.
Very different in everything apart from the core feeling, but both intriguing in their own ways. (And I think I never said 'own ways' so many times in my life)
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Both animes have Mushis and have no violence, but a deep history.
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Both have a calm and peaceful atmosphere. They follow an individual as he travels around meeting interesting people and experiencing fantastic things.
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