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| sooooo so keen to see the rest of these chapters played out in anime form |
"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." |
| Nice backstory. Very mellow, and atmospheric |
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| 06:03 poor guy That's why he smokes. 8/10 for this ep. |
| Isayama Hajime should be awarded The Manga with The Highest Inconsistencies of Characters' Appearances. He keeps performing multiple plastic surgeries on those Shingeki No Kyojin characters in a SINGLE chapter. Yes, I've read up to the latest chapter of Shingeki No Kyojin manga. Forced myself to read through the kidsketching chapters after the anime's ended. At least from now on, I only have to go through the hell once a month. Patiently awaiting SNK TV/movie/OVA anime-sequel. The 2015 SNK live-action movie would probably suck. |
| That a truly beautiful episode, even by Mushishi's standards. Any insight into Ginko's past is a treasure in and of itself, and I felt wonderfully gratified to have a whole episode once again dedicated to such an important part of his life. Not to mention the visuals were simply exquisite, art and animation of nature at it's best. All in all, everything that Mushishi excels in was doubled and perfected in this episode. |
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koreye said: You guys pretty much summed up my feelings. This ep was a fucking masterpiece. Heck, the whole series is a masterpiece. I don't want it to end. Capturing it all, so I can search it out and remember it later. I love this show like nothing else. |
| きみ は だれ だい？ ぼく は ラムボ！ ぼく は だれ だい？ きみ は ラムボ！ ラムボ なんでし！ |
| This was a great start. Knowing more about Ginko's past is always awesome. I want to know how he became who he is now. He had such a harsh childhood... being used like that... I still have so many questions... That OP... "And I shiver like I used to...". How true! This episode gave me shivers, and gave me tears, and gave me peace... like always. Mushishi has so few characters... and still manages to drag you into that world. So beautiful. Kluv said: So...Ginko just got told he deserves to live....by life itself. O.O ^And this. |
| Yo I missed this. excellent episode ~ |
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| Absolutely breathtaking return to Mushishi. Seeing a younger, less experienced Ginko struggle with finding his place in the world was so powerful and bittersweet. What got me the most was when Ginko realized the true nature of the mushi through his eye. "So you just want to live." Masterful execution and artistic atmosphere as always. |
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| Thank the gods, it's back! |
| and here we go again <3 5/5 |
| lol great as always. |
| Fan-fucking-tastic. That may have just been my favorite Mushishi episode. One of very few episodes in anime that has affected me on a spiritual level. Probably the best first episode in anime I've ever seen. So deep it gives me the chills... 10/5 |
| THE EPICNESS.... |
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| That ending song sounded similar to one from the original. Sugame no Uo on the OST. One of my favorites. |
| Expectations already exceeded, that was perfect. Can't really get any better than Ginko past character development. |
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| Mediocre as usual, I start to think pple rate it so high because "dude mushishi is good because pple say it's good!". I gave it a 8 for the graphics and overall effect, but the boredom should downgrade it a lot.. |
Homm said: Mediocre as usual, I start to think pple rate it so high because "dude mushishi is good because pple say it's good!". I gave it a 8 for the graphics and overall effect, but the boredom should downgrade it a lot.. hahahhahahaha |
BigSimo said: Homm said: Mediocre as usual, I start to think pple rate it so high because "dude mushishi is good because pple say it's good!". I gave it a 8 for the graphics and overall effect, but the boredom should downgrade it a lot.. hahahhahahaha lol. Some people will never get it. But that's alright, its their taste. I just can't help but feel a bit sad because they can't see or feel what we do. |
| "...our faces marked by toil, by deceptions, by success, by love; our weary eyes looking still, looking always, looking anxiously for something out of life, that while it is expected is already gone – has passed unseen, in a sigh, in a flash – together with the youth, with the strength, with the romance of illusions.” - Joseph Conrad ('Youth') |
| it was nice to get some background behind ginko (why he is always smoking those cigarets) Also one of those consequence mushishi episode which i always like more^^ |
LostHanyou said: That ending song sounded similar to one from the original. Sugame no Uo on the OST. One of my favorites. Which makes sense, given that Sugame no Uo also played in an episode about Ginko's past. So that part was probably intentional. |
| Love the scenes at the start they were beautiful It was surprising to see Ginko's temptations and weakness while holding the egg Suguro was a very good mentor to him |
| So we finally get more of Ginko's back-story. Great episode!!! |
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| Whoa! Those feels. I was not expecting to cry during this episode. |
| Finally a bit of Ginko's past! |
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chakracat said: I'm overwhelmed. Damn Ginko ;_;BRILLIANT episode but god damn did it hurt my feelings. |
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| Great episode! It was nice to learn a bit more about Ginko's past. It would be really nice if he could find a cure for himself and he could finally settle down....nice thought huh? |
 lol'd at his choice of words considering his eye is bleeding. This episode was SPECTACULAR. Much, MUCH better than the debut episode of Zoku Shou's first cour, though still not as good as the debut episode of the first season. Ahhh, what an amazing first impression, though. A little bit bitter yet mostly hopeful, adventures of Kid Ginko, and a philosophical quote to reflect on one's position in the world to end the episode. Of course, the ending music was still meditatively gorgeous. Yeah, I loved this episode. |
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| I'm so glad this show has finally finished airing now I can enjoy it to the fullest again and boy was the first episode awesome like hell already! Really interesting backstory on Ginko! Let's see what this second part of the second season will offer us! |
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| i'm at the last stretch |
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| We need more episodes about Ginko's past. The guy knows everything so he must has seen stuff. |
Oh, pitiful shadow cloaked in darkness. Thy actions cause men pain and suffering. Thy hollow soul drowns in thy sins. How would you like to see what death is like? -Enma Ai |
| I don't get how people can score this show below a 6. The visuals and atmosphere alone are worth it even if you find it boring. |
| Loved it, as usual. It's heartbreaking to think I only have 9 episodes left & a movie before I have to part with Mushishi (minus repeat viewings). Don't have much to say but I will say it's hard for me to decide what moment was more powerful, Ginko's realization about the Mushi just wanting to live or Suguro's parting words to Ginko. Both of those lines hit pretty hard. |
| A nice episode of Ginko's past. Suguro reminding Ginko he has a place after all. |
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| I didn't even realize the second half already aired ;_; That was one trippy episode. |
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| Beautiful episode.. kinda sad but.. Ginko as a kid is priceless <3 |
| 5/5 |
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| Excellent episode about Ginko's past , loved the music and atmosphere as always its great |
| Beautiful episode and beautiful start to the last season. I don't want this to end ;______; |
| That hand kinda freaked me out. T____T |
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| Since the existence of this sequel was out of my knowledge I was quite content to see that there is actually a continuation of ginko's journey and accordingly to this my expectations were fulfilled with this first episode. The calm atmosphere is being used once again in this and you are able to just dive into this other world which's presented and well known until now for the viewer in mushishi. To state something more related to this episode I was happy to see ginko's past getting revealed a bit. The toneshift when he took that egg aways was magnificently executed. |
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| To be fair, it was technically the bird's fault that the next mountain lord die : / ezaya said: That hand kinda freaked me out. T____T Same here, it was like something out of a horror movie lol. |
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| Man, what an incredible episode... Definitly my favorite episode of the past, it's just so well executed. When Ginko dropped the egg I let out a "oh!" :O |
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| "The whole world is where you belong." Man, that ended up being way more touching than I expected. So thoughtful. Lovely start. |
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| More Mushishi in my life is a very good thing. Been too long. |
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