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| Great some awesome backstory! Didn't catch much of the first part but the ending was just to epic! |
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| Wow, Nui's story was so sad. I didn't guess the kid was Ginko at first, so imagined the she was like, Ginko's long-lost twin or ancestor or mushi clone or something. I was thinking how cool it would've been if they met, but what happened was waaay more better than that. This show is AMAZING. |
| this episode was so good, it was like a whole movie worth of info but it didnt feel rushed |
| It took me a few minutes to realize that the boy was actually Ginko. Well at least I know how he came to be like that. |
| Finally, backstory about Ginko. It was really interesting. Now all is clear. |
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| At first I thought Nui was a man, lol. It was good to see Ginko's background. Kind of tragic episode tho. |
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| I had this on hold for so long, good episode to get back into the show. |
| Very well-done background ep for Ginko. So we, the viewer, know more about his past than he, the character, does it would seem. |
| Very nice ep, wonder if Ginko would discover the origin of his name again sometime though or if he already did in the meantime. |
ashllee said: so first impressions of this episode "omg its a female ginko!!" lol and then i kinda put two and two together..but still it's good to see how ginko ended up the way he is. though that still doesn't explain why his clothes are modern compared to everyone elses =S lol and no one ever asks him about his hair and eyes. great episode though =] maybe later one we'll find out why ginko's friend is obsessed with collecting mushi objects? ginko's name is interesting too =] All that ^ :) |
| Sad episode ;_; I think especially the end, when the man told Ginko that he could stay, and it was like Ginko had another home. But then he realized that he would attract a lot of mushi and end up causing problems for the man, so he left...it would be really sad for a kid to realize that they can't stay in one place for too long. It's kind of lonely. |
| Ginoko's back story was pretty sad. Now we know how he lost his eye. |
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| aah, now I know what really happened. Especially to his left eye.. |
| So Ginko can't remember his mom or Nui? D: I wanna know more about his past :)! |
| I was pretty sure at the half of episode that Yoki was Ginko. Really cool to see where he come from and who was is mentor. |
| «Time is passing so quickly. Right now, I feel like complaining to Einstein. Whether time is slow or fast depends on perception. Relativity theory is so romantic. And so sad.» - Kurisu Makise a.k.a. The Zombie |
| Is the voice actor of Nui the same as the narrating voice at almost every beginning of an episode? She doesn't look old, even with the white hair, but she sound like a wise old lady. |
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| Another very fascinating episode, it really helped boil down the essence of the Mushi. As Nui put it "Everything is as it is." These stories are really compelling and sad, especially the idea that Mushishi can't ever settle down. But at the same time, I think it's intriguing how the mushi aren't to blame and that they're only acting on the natural order for them. |
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| Ginko's origin story was beautifully done. He gave him some good character development. Now we know why Ginko looks that way and why he is traveling. |
| Armageddon was yesterday, today we have a problem. |
souledge94 said: Once she said the name of the fish I already knew this boy was ginko. Though to be honest her dieing felt unnecessary and it just felt like it happend to be sad. I mean what was the point. She could have taken care of this boy and taken him under her wing insted she just abandoned him. I dont know it just had no logical sense. She couldn't overcome her past. |
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| I was kinda slow on realizing that Yoki was actually Ginko. That was a nice back story Great episode, halfway done and it's most likely I give this show a 10 or probably a 9 |
| nice to get some back story |
"Urushibara Ruka. The mannerisms and voice of a woman... No... More feminine than any woman. But he's a guy. Taller than Mayuri, but so very thin... But he's a guy. Looks great in a miko outfit... But he's a guy. It's already twilight And yet, it's so hot. The cicadas are crying. But... He's a guy." |
| It's my second time watching this but it still made me sad >__< |
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness." "May those who defy their fate be granted glory." |
BlueKite said: I was kinda slow on realizing that Yoki was actually Ginko. That was a nice back story Great episode, halfway done and it's most likely I give this show a 10 or probably a 9 Same here, I kept wondering when Ginko would show up XD |
| great episode |
| Woahh. I was like wait, that's Ginko, then I was like, doesn't Ginko have two eyes? Never even noticed he was missing an eye! Great episode :) |
| I think it's really sad that he forgot about his past. |
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| Everything is as it is. |
| At first I thought Nui was Ginko's lost child who was stranded and wondering around the forest for years. Turns out I was wrong. So his name was Yoki. Sad that his mother died. v.v |
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| When she said that the name of the mushi was Ginko, I knew it was him right away. Which ruined the surprise for me, but not the enjoyment. At first I thought it was his sister though. Excellent episode!!! |
| i caught on quickly as to who was who, that Ginko was the child, and that this would explain his origin. i love Ginko's character development, he's becoming one of my favorite characters. he's so adorable as a kid lol |
| I was waiting for something like this! Finally...it was amazing. Definitely the best episode so far for me. So, Ginko had a tragic past as well...every cool character seems to have this in common (from what I've seen so far). |
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| had a strange feeling this entire episode who that was since we didn't see him |
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| Finally,the episode I was looking forward to for so long. Superb! And one of the rare which left me with no questions whatsoever :) |
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| Great episode. But Ginko in the past looked like every boy in this anime lol |
| Miyuki Sawashiro gave it away that the little boy was Ginko from the start xD |
| Such a beautiful episode. |
hallonetSep 30, 2017 3:03 PM
| Sad background story, good to see they covered how he got that apparience and turned into mushishi. I still don't get why he is named Ginko if nobody but Nui called it that away. At least he doesn't have to think about his death mother and Nui, which is kinda sad as well... |
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| I had a feeling the kid was Ginko. Called it! |
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| It was inevitable that Ginko would have a story as tragic as nearly every other story in the anime. As sad as it is that Ginko forgot about his mother, about Nui, about everything and had to become a wanderer, there is a point that seems to have been missed: all creatures affected by the Ginko's light are doomed to eventually become a Tokoyami - including Ginko himself. ;_; Ginko, having become the Mushi Master he is, has surely learned about the Tokoyami (again) and how they are created. Does this mean he knows his own fate? |
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| It was kinda obvious it'd be Ginko from the start. The ending just solidified it for me. This episode still managed to successfully tug at my heart strings, though. Great ep. ^o^ |
"There is nothing outside of yourself that enables you to get better. Everything is within. Seek nothing outside of yourself." ⛩️  |
| Ah, the Ginko backstory. Great stuff. |
| "Let Justice Be Done!" My Theme Fight again, fight again for justice! |
| One of the most important & better episodes. It also had that nostalgic vibe which is one of the best points of this anime. |
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| I was quite surprised to see some backstory about Ginko. :o But very beautiful episode. |
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| The ED was especially beautiful for this episode |
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| This episode absolutely blew my mind. Beautiful. |
| One of the best episodes I've seen in anime. This is how you handle a background story. Beautiful |
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