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| Such a beautiful episode. The comparison of Ginko and the rainbow was very accurate. |
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| Everything about this episode was so goddamn good, think it's my favourite one so far. The ending song was perfect |
hypochondriacMar 3, 2013 2:46 PM
| It feels like I'm on a roller coaster when watching this anime. Some episodes I'll find really good, and some just don't seem to interest me that much. Though the music is top notch which is enough reason for me to keep watching. =p |
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| This episode is a perfect metaphor for so many things in life--dreams, goals, whatever they may be--and the entire episode was just nearly flawless. I'm in love with this series, my biggest regret is putting it off for too many years. |
| 6/5 hands down... Furthermore I'm speachless. |
| I love how they can take something as dull and odd as Chasing Rainbows and turn it into one of the best episodes of anything ever!! That take serious skill! Bravo, Mushishi! Bravo! |
koreye said: He ran away because, as Ginko said, he felt guilty for being useless and not having a talent for the family profession. People making fun of his name, and his father going all baloony made that worse. Finding no reason in his life, he set out to chase the rainbow like his father, and finally found his inspiration at the end, thanks to Ginko and the rainbow. In the end he became like the rainbow (and sort of like Ginko), flowing freely. That also became the inspiration behind the unbreakable bridge he builds at the end. You don't really need a reason to live after all. You just live where you are, what you are, and you should not let your past hinder your present Yeah I'm glad in the end it helped him made such a great bridge. And the whole traveling thing makes me envious, I want to live a peripatetic lifestyle like he does, seems very relaxing. What a beautiful episode, I was awed too by the rainbow mushi. |
| Another great episode. Really love the nature imagery and philosophical themes; very thought provoking. |
| Cute. I like the story in this episode. It reminds me of my childhood days.. Whenever I see a rainbow, i feel like I want to go to that place where it appears :D |
| Another spectacular episode formed by the fascination and adventure of the unknown. The story behind Kourou's name was really sweet and I like how the Nagaremono inspired him to go back and build a bridge. Wonder if he ever reunited with his father and told him about the rainbow. |
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| This was a good episode. I like that this episode was different from the previous episodes. I like that a mushi helped inspire someone. |
| Armageddon was yesterday, today we have a problem. |
| I'm always chasing rainbows... (I had that song stuck in my head after this episode) |
| mqn it'd be pretty cool to live like ginko |
"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." |
Bheaze said: Lonely though. You touch other people's lifes so briefly before leaving.mqn it'd be pretty cool to live like ginko |
| The more I watch this series the more I love it. Chasing rainbows? That was a really interesting concept. |
| My favorite episode so far. |
| This show is amazing. For some reason nature and all in it feels so cozy and.. I don't know. Beautiful feeling. |
| What a beautiful episode, enjoyed it from beginning to end. |
| This show truly is wonderful. Every episode has such a sweet, sad feeling to it. I'm taking this slow, even for an episodic anime (which I usually don't enjoy) |
| Bohemian lifestyle is so cool. This episode as well as the previous ones just leave me breathless. Adore it ♥ |
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| This episode has begun to make me wonder why Ginko is dressed pretty western compared to everyone else in this time period. None of them seem to be questioning it either : / |
| Very enjoyable episode. It's been a long time since I saw a rainbow... |
| Nice, relaxing episode. I wonder if we will see any other mushishis besides Ginko though |
| "... [Nagaremono] happen for a reason, but they have no purpose. They are born only to drift..." That feels so similar to Ginko's and even Koro's way of living: the drifter life-style. But Koro still had a goal... to catch a rainbow... and then, to build an indestructible bridge. I found myself seriously sympathizing with Koro when he talked about having no talent and being unable to work because of his injured hand. "Living for life's sake" is very hard. People need goals to sustain themselves. Ginko's still a mystery though. |
| RAINBOW WARRIOR!!! well something like that. |
| Great episode! My favourite so far... |
| This episode was a bit less interesting than some of the previous ones. Chasing rainbows... |
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| I liked the theme of this episode. A simple episode, but I rather enjoyed it. ^^ |
"Be the change you wish to see in the world."  |
| Every episode feels so bittersweet... I agree this episode was technically less interesting, yet I still found it thoroughly engaging despite it not having the "emotional depth" of the previous episodes. What was the metaphor behind this, do you suppose? |
 ☩ Discord: the.path.to.pathos ☩ RateYourMusic ☩ last.fm |
| The rainbow in the sky~ |
| "Let Justice Be Done!" My Theme Fight again, fight again for justice! |
| My favorite episode from what I've seen out of this anime. One of the things I like about it is that the people affected by the Mushi are more sane than usual. But all in all, it's a really touching one in my opinion. |
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| If this show stays this consistent, it very well might end up one of my favorites. Beautiful episode of a beautiful show. |
| Skittles Experience the Rainbow. Taste the Rainbow. But Don't Touch It |
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| love the fact that the mushi in this episode isn't labeled "bad" like the previous ones |
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| Nothing helps you unwind better than a episode of Mushishi. |
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| Definitely the best episode so far. Most interesting side character back story yet. This episode was really cool because it was just so chill with them hanging out in the rain and talking. |
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| Funny that when i was watching it there was rainbow outside |
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| Looking for the treasure at the end of the rainbow? I didn't know this show took place in Ireland. Another great episode. 5/5 |
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koreye said: He ran away because, as Ginko said, he felt guilty for being useless and not having a talent for the family profession. People making fun of his name, and his father going all baloony made that worse. Finding no reason in his life, he set out to chase the rainbow like his father, and finally found his inspiration at the end, thanks to Ginko and the rainbow. In the end he became like the rainbow (and sort of like Ginko), flowing freely. That also became the inspiration behind the unbreakable bridge he builds at the end. You don't really need a reason to live after all. You just live where you are, what you are, and you should not let your past hinder your present 5/5 I had similar thoughts about the episode, but was left with a different impression altogether. People need goals to sustain themselves. Koro had a goal: to catch a rainbow and somehow justify his silly name, his possessed father, and his life; the talentless, useless life he ran away from. I needed some sort of goal in my life. I couldn't go on living for life's sake. But before that, Koro had a bigger goal -- a dream. To become a bridge builder -- a better one than his father... However quickly found himself looking at his limits; standing in the shadow of his brother. When your accomplishments don't match your aspirations, when you find that others can outperform you in your field, it's very easy to lose your drive and begin doubting yourself. "Living for life's sake" is very hard.What this episode also mentions is that there are some dreams that need to be discarded. Recognize when your goals are fruitless endeavours. Be aware that obsession can negatively influence you and those around you. Koro's goal of catching a rainbow/Kouda was futile. It was a goal born out of his past, one he was pursuing to "ease [his] guilt." It was only when he realized it was pointless could he move on to better things. I feel like a part of me is gone... It's rather refreshing. His father is a different story. He was obsessed; quite literally possessed by a Kouda. In return for those brief bursts of happiness and insanity, he and those around him suffered. (He has no control, he needs to drink water, his wife is shamed, his son is teased.)(As I'm sure everyone has realized) The bridge at the end of the episode was an analogy to Nagaremono, not affected by anything. The other bridges in the story were like humans. We build bridges to reach our goals, to find some purpose in our lives, but when they are knocked down by forces beyond our control, it is all we can do to build them back up again. To not build those bridges means we become a drifter like Koro; lost, aimless, and quietly suffering. But to take a page out of Nagaremono's book, we can try not to let certain things affect us so deeply... And we may be left less broken by the ordeals of life. (These points were made far more poetically in the show.) The entire conversation between Koro and Ginko when they're sitting in the cave is worth paying attention to. Not a spoiler, just a long discussion on Ginko's character: tl;dr Just read the first two sentences. |
DalPuriSep 26, 2015 12:57 AM
| Travel buddies :D I wonder how much time passes between each episode. |
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| Really liked this episode. I feel like i wanna chase some rainbows now |
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