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| heh, every time i enter the discussion someone says "such a sad episode" the cocoons were beautiful and -- oh -- so fragile and scaring buti couldn't understand what's going on since Ginko and Aya went to the caves |
| aslkdh;f;s, 10000/5<3 |
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| Amazing ending, although I hoped to see the reaction of her sister...that would have made it even better. |
| I was always wondering how Ginko had people contact him. |
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| God, that was incredible. One of my favourite episodes so far. |
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| Wonder what would happen if you ate one of those? |
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| so that's how the mushishi comunicate eh? at last a happy ending :) 5/5 |
Sayonara,papa! "Just how a mirror reflects you,people will also reflect your heart." ~Athena Glory,Aria "Whatever happens,happens" ~Spike Spiegel's thoughts on dying(Cowboy Bebop) |
Free_Candy said: must ve been awkward leaving the door open when u go use the washroom Exactly what I was thinking as well. ^^ Tbh I got a little confused with this ep, I think I might watch it again tomorrow. Either way it was a great ep, I really wanted to see the reaction of the sis!! |
| Hmmm I only understood the ending after reading this poll... Yay!! Niiiice. But... since the girl had not aged, the letter didn't age with her... I hope Aya was alive when Ito went home... But, since she didn't remembered anything... It's sad anyway... Well, at least she's back ^^ |
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| The ending scene was awesome! The old woman so shocked haha |
| If it's that easy to get taken by the uro-san, and you're not supposed to ever close/open doors, why even have them in the first place? Or maybe just a front door for when you're away from the building for awhile. I found this mushi to be one of the most interesting so far though. Great reaction by the old woman at the end of the episode too. |
| Confused as well. Eaten by a sheet carried by the wind while sleeping. That IS bad luck. |
SuperCoolBros said: You have to remember one day is a year in human time in comparison to mushi time. Good ending Not always true, it depends on the mushi's lifespan. Think I missed something in the end. Did the girl end up in her childhood house or somewhere totaly random...? Anyhow I think it was a good ending. :) |
| It could've turned into one of the most saddest episodes ever. But I loved how they did the ending...truly beautiful and hopeful if not perfect. This ep really struck me. |
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| So that's the concept of telegram using spiritual device. I enjoy it. |
| Fascinating and mysterious episode. You could make an entire feature film with this concept alone! |
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| The narrator says it was "a few years." Real neat episode, was pretty tragic even with the somewhat "happy" ending. Even from the moment the kids were taken from their family it became a sad story. |
| I'm repeating this all over again but this is just so brilliant. The Mushi mail system is really fascinating though it was something harmful. The story of the girls was so tragic but the ending was unexpectedly funny due to the old woman's reaction yet it gave of some sense of happiness and hope. Once again, a life-fulfilling episode. :D |
| So I'm assuming Aya finally put the letter in the correct Uro-san's egg but I wonder how Ito appeared out of the secondary nest there if it was a newly harvested egg... |
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TitanioVerde said: Confused as well. Eaten by a sheet carried by the wind while sleeping. That IS bad luck. +1 |
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| One of the most beautiful episodes I’ve ever seen. It was truly a remarkable and unexpected epilogue; the prospect of having another disheartening ending was almost assured, but it was set aside, made a wonderful, touching and hopeful finale. I’m torn between wanting to see Aya’s reaction, or staying as it is now, implied, leaving us with our faith and imagination. |
I think, then procrastinate. Therefore, I am. |
ashllee said: katsup said: the ending was nice, but i wanted to know how old aya was when ito returned home.. oh yeah fair point. i kinda assumed it was around the same time ginko showed aya the tunnels. but being mushi-shi and all it couldv'e been years later. sorry babykeiji im just as lost lol Aya's age was mentioned I believe. If I can recall correctly Ginko said to her "It's been five years" so that would make her fifteen? I was totally freaked out when Ito got taken away. It was like a horrific magic trick. The Ora(?) looked lke little baby sting rays. xP |
| Those are some interesting mushi right there, and some dangerous ones to boot. Wouldn't want to see one of those in my room, eh? Quite the sad episode, although, the ending was bitter sweet. |
| Re-watching Mushishi and gotta say this episode is just so powerful. The girls were forced into a dangerous situation and then Aya had no one to blame but herself, and no one to comfort her. Perfect show for a nice Fall evening. |
| So she didn't age or starved to death? |
| Even when I was in crowd, I was always alone |
katsup said: the ending was nice, but i wanted to know how old aya was when ito returned home.. Too bad the circumstances under which she returned were so vague, but I guess most people were too happy that she had actually returned to care right away. XD koreye said: one of my favs I second that. I haven't had a favourite up until this point, but this one for me was one of the best. |
| I would have preferred the sad ending. The happy ending is kind of... a quick conclusion. But the mail system is awesome. :D |
| This is my favorite episode so far. |
| That's an interesting way to communicate, poor Aya. |
| Damn this was a nice episode I hoped for a happy reunion but the ending was a bit unexpected still she managed to get out of there but I doubt she'll ever return to her sister! |
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| Good ending for a change. Loved it. |
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| Really interesting episode! I liked it, nice ending too |
| So she was reunited with her parents and I guess Aya eventually as well? That's as close to a happy ending as we seem to be getting here. Loved the episode, one of the best. Also. Real cool concept with the uro-passageways and the mushi-mail system. Adds to the already fascinating setting of this anime. |
| With the way these happy endings go, I feel like it was probably many years after the fact that Ito showed up. I'd like to imagine that Ito somehow got to meet up with her sister, but with the way that it was phrased as a legend and such, I feel like she got back to her hometown, but possibly everyone she knew in the past was dead. Ah wells. Bittersweet. |
brakesforturtles said: Also. Real cool concept with the uro-passageways and the mushi-mail system. Adds to the already fascinating setting of this anime. Was thinking the exact same thing :D |
| That mail system is cool. Just very different sort of episode. |
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| Bittersweet episode. Also, I am the only one who can't read the episodes' titles at the beginning? |
eminagnam said: Yeah it's very cool. But then you think about what the person who has to deliver the messages has to put up with. It has to be the worst job ever! You cant go in enclosed spaces unless you want to be eaten by a tiny hairy creature.Adramelech said: What a way to send letters ^^. Yeah very creative! Mushi are evil and should be exterminated!!! |
kisarachan said: Factor said: I liked the the entire cocoon letter system and how the Mushi worked within it. I thought it was pretty cool. ^This, I've been wondering how Ginko conveniently knew which places needed a Mushishi Such a creative system, utilizing mushi. The Uroana seems like a scary place to go into, but it's also interesting how they can be used as shortcuts. But seriously, poor Ito. She's got the worst luck ever. I'm glad she made it back, even though she could no longer speak and was still a child. Aya's work wasn't in vain after all. |
| Amazing episode. One of my favorites so far. The primitive mail system powered by mushi, plus the never ending cave elements were ingenious and cool. Story was tragic and mysterious, but had a great ending. Pretty much perfect. |
Kittenia said: aslkdh;f;s, 10000/5<3 This |
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