Forum SettingsEpisode Information
Forums
Mushishi
Available on Manga Store
New
What did you think of this episode?
DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
Pages (2) « 1 [2]
Jan 23, 2015 8:41 AM

Offline
Apr 2009
240
Cried so much. The story was so-so in this one, but man were there so many touching scenes.
Mar 27, 2015 1:14 AM

Offline
Aug 2012
3305
I have to be honest, I didn't really care about this one. It's one of the weakest Mushishi episodes for me. Which means it still had a lot of strengths, mostly in scenes like the family reunion, the ending sequence, the OST (I swear, I could play any Mushishi episode with my eyes closed & still be thoroughly entertained) & visually (the effects were great, the well, Ginko's appearance/disappearance & when Izumi got out). The episode started off on the wrong foot for me almost immediately, having Izumi narrate exposition to herself in thought. I know, this shouldn't be an issue but I just kept thinking, nobody would think this or think like this. I pretty much started off detached from the episode because of this. I'm probably the only one who had this problem, definitely the only one in the thread but I can't help it.

However, that's still minor & it's far from my biggest reason. The past few episodes of Mushishi have all, in their own way, tackled similar subject matter. Pretty much the loss of a loved one, with mushi being used as building blocks to tell the story. To an extent, even episode 3 dealt with it but there's was far more going on there. Oh & much like the previous 2, the father is wrong on some level. This is the most minor, as he's not responsible for the conflict like he was in 4 & semi-was in 5 but instead strangely playing skeptic (as well as momentarily blaming Mizuho for Izumi's disappearance [it's a one & done line, so no biggie]). Much like 4, I didn't really find that cast as likable though I do prefer this one to Yura & crew. Perhaps after dealing with similar subject matter in a row, this one feels a little empty to me, at least thematically & emotionally. But I don't want to harp on it too much or sound like I think Mushishi pull out a real stinker or anything. I've said this before being one of the "weakest" episodes of Mushishi does not equal to be weak but this is one I probably want revisit as much.
Apr 11, 2015 3:00 AM

Offline
Jan 2013
6646
Yet again a very beautiful world.
Ginko being able to bring back Izumi from the "other" side and her calling for her parents and sister was touching.
The muffled sound on the other side was a nice touch.
Apr 18, 2015 9:51 AM

Offline
Mar 2012
5785
Very heartwarming when she was reunited with her family ;~;
May 6, 2015 2:52 PM

Offline
Sep 2013
151
Mushishi never disappoints. Amazing ep. Gosh how I love this series, I wish there were bunch seasons more...
Jun 7, 2015 8:17 PM

Offline
May 2011
184
Beautiful episode.. she is so cute.. I'm glad Ginko could do whatever he did to help their family @_@
Jun 11, 2015 5:24 PM
Offline
Nov 2014
26586
Beautiful episode, mushishi never disappoint. Izumi is an interesting side character.
Jun 24, 2015 10:39 AM

Offline
Jul 2014
3117
5/5, my new favorite episode.
Aug 17, 2015 7:14 PM

Offline
Dec 2012
1486
Just wow. Very fascinating. 5/5
Oct 20, 2015 5:01 AM

Offline
Aug 2014
1867
What the hell ? Wonderful episode mushishi well done , very good stories not a single bad episode until now , loved this episode and the fantasy of the mushi was amazing .
if it wasn't episodic anime i would give it an absolute 10/10 .

one of the best episodes
Oct 27, 2015 8:08 AM
Offline
Apr 2015
19
amazing! very creative way of connecting the two worlds, and very beautiful as well
Jun 16, 2016 8:20 AM

Offline
Feb 2016
1117
Interesting heading. I thought it was going to have more relation to the sky or the space but still a nice watch nonetheless.
Sep 1, 2016 2:27 AM

Offline
Mar 2012
5785
The transition from the other side to the real world was pretty cool. The mushi "stars" floating out of the bamboo at the end looked great as well.
Nov 6, 2016 9:29 PM

Offline
Sep 2010
393
I'm glad to hear so many other people can appreciate the beauty of this amazing show, it restores my faith in humanity!
Nov 16, 2016 10:05 AM

Offline
Jul 2010
4
Damn, I cried at the reunion. That whole scene was really well done--the moon becoming the well opening, the voices echoing, the transition into the real world.
Jun 8, 2017 12:55 AM

Offline
Apr 2017
326
This is one of my favorite episodes in Mushishi entire series. Being trapped in the well for a long time is not a joke, I am happy when Ginko tried to save Izumi from darkness. To her father, protect your child instead not taking care of them. It's kind of rare for Mushishi episodic stories to have a happy ending. I will rate it 5/5.
Aug 27, 2017 5:23 AM

Offline
Jul 2015
5111
Spooky Ginko appearing and disappearing.

Nice eposode, that was one curious Mushi.
Nov 25, 2017 5:47 PM

Offline
Oct 2017
6
ONE OF THE BEST EPISODES. This would be my favorite one in Zoku Shou 2nd Season!!!
Dec 8, 2017 10:08 AM

Offline
Nov 2011
3990
Mushishi at its creative best, fantastic stuff *handclap emoji*

Join the MSP Club for an in-depth look at score progressions and other stats of currently airing anime
Apr 4, 2018 7:51 PM

Offline
Feb 2009
3436
I love it when mushishi episodes deal with space and time, and this episode was no exception. It's not about the meaning, or even the narrative, it's how it makes you feel, and every single episode of Mushishi gives you a certain feeling, while never letting go that warm and mysterious atmosphere of the series, no matter if the episode is sad, happy or just dark.

And the LIGHTS!! The art direction in this episode was top notch, again...
Dec 12, 2018 5:55 AM

Offline
Oct 2012
2105
Smart of the dad to fill in the well, it was just a matter of time before she fell in again. Very good episode, some absolutely fantastic imagery in this one. Another happy ending too, somehow I get the feeling they're preparing us for some darker endings in the last half of the series.
Mar 24, 2019 8:55 PM
Nekogirl~

Offline
Mar 2014
2946
one of the episodes I really like less rather boring to me
but still beautiful scenarys


Jul 11, 2019 5:15 AM
Offline
Apr 2016
13215
A pretty beautiful episode yet again. Trapped in an alternate version of their world, that's rather interesting. The ending was very beautiful.
Nov 1, 2019 7:21 AM

Offline
Sep 2018
1238
A rather mysterious episode in the narration, one remains a little bit confused at first, but I really appreciated the fact that afterwards, everything is explained in a proper manner and one does not remain with a bitter taste in the mouth. As for the rest of the series, even here the story takes less sentimentally on the viewer and more on the side concerning the supernatural, but the poignant moments are not lacking and are beautiful to live, the finish is sweet and bitter at the same time.
Mar 16, 2020 12:50 AM

Offline
May 2013
4702
I got triggered when Izumi tried to touch the ether, smfh. Do you WANT to go back to the other side and lose your memories again, stupid?????? -.-"

Loved Mizuho though. Great onee-san <3
Jun 5, 2020 10:02 PM

Offline
Aug 2019
1054
wow that scene at the end was absolutely magical
still wondering what Ginko did to be able to reach the place the girl was in?
the OSTs this episode really messing with my feelings won't lie, i genuinely think i love all the soundtracks of this anime.
Aug 17, 2020 10:59 PM
Offline
Nov 2019
76
What kind of creative genius thinks up a moon-well sky?! That was awesome!
Oct 2, 2020 6:43 PM

Offline
Aug 2018
41211
Amazing episode, Im glad Ginko was able to save her and her family got to see her again. This really made my day :)

Dec 30, 2020 3:11 AM

Offline
Aug 2018
2470
Very beautiful episode, really loved world connection that was done here
Apr 21, 2021 1:41 AM
Offline
Jul 2018
564610
This episode resonates with me so deeply!
May 14, 2021 9:36 AM

Offline
Jan 2020
1888
I think there's not much to say for this episode, but if anything I want some bad ending as these recent episodes concludes with a good ending
Jul 20, 2021 2:16 AM

Offline
May 2020
350
Phenomenal episode. The structure, the sound design, the execution. It's so impressive how much Mushishi still has up it's sleeve this late into the series
I said with a posed look
Feb 18, 2022 10:19 AM
Offline
Nov 2020
2445
Beautiful episode...
Aug 30, 2022 12:27 PM
Offline
Mar 2021
2
One of the most beautiful episodes visually and spiritually
Dec 6, 2023 9:32 PM

Offline
May 2019
789
What an amazing story. Izumi in a beautiful world of mushi and Ginko able to reunite them. An incredible place of light and spark stars.
Jan 31, 9:41 PM
Offline
Feb 2018
2
Another brilliant exploration on how our dreams and subconsciousness as a whole operates in it's relationship with trauma, one that can manifest unpredictably with superstition.
Mar 26, 3:20 PM

Offline
Jul 2015
1609
Nice episode. Loved this parallel-world theme and the star-illuminated mushi
Pages (2) « 1 [2]

More topics from this board

Poll: » Mushishi Zoku Shou 2nd Season Episode 2 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 )

Stark700 - Oct 25, 2014

169 by Dragona_8002 »»
Apr 14, 3:39 PM

Poll: » Mushishi Zoku Shou 2nd Season Episode 9 Discussion ( 1 2 3 )

Stark700 - Dec 13, 2014

113 by Pokitaru »»
Mar 30, 2:12 PM

Poll: » Mushishi Zoku Shou 2nd Season Episode 8 Discussion ( 1 2 3 )

Stark700 - Dec 6, 2014

139 by Pokitaru »»
Mar 29, 4:10 PM

Poll: » Mushishi Zoku Shou 2nd Season Episode 4 Discussion ( 1 2 )

Stark700 - Nov 8, 2014

72 by Pokitaru »»
Mar 25, 10:18 AM

Poll: » Mushishi Zoku Shou 2nd Season Episode 3 Discussion ( 1 2 3 )

Stark700 - Nov 1, 2014

125 by Pokitaru »»
Mar 24, 2:23 PM

Preview MangaManga Store

It’s time to ditch the text file.
Keep track of your anime easily by creating your own list.
Sign Up Login