Mushishi
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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Nice episode. Really liked the illuminating touch to the theme of the series. Izumi is also a character that I find interesting. Oh how I find the family bonding to be so touching. 5/5. |
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| So they adapted one of my two favorite chapters - very nice episode, completely like I expected it to be. And to make things better? My other favorite chapter (which I like even more) is going to be adapted next week. Personally, I'm hyped. Shame that it's coming to an end soon... |
| That was really interesting! The Isei creating a place that almost seems like a separate entity yet it isn't! Izumi being trapped in a world where she can't remember her past. I liked how Mizuho gave up her doll to get Izumi away from the well! Enjoyed seeing those distorted images of Ginko, with him being invisible and stuff! Izumi's moon being the passage that connects the two. It was quite the scene seeing Mizuho and her mom calling down. Izumi remembering and responded back. The family reunion ^^ Closing off the well and letting it breath. It was nice to see how it was leaking out, Izumi almost wanting to grab it again yet decided to watch afar was really nice!!! Those were quite the mesmerizing stars. |
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| Ginko to the rescue :P Another heartwarming ep ^^ |
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| Great episode, we've seen several places created by mushi but the Isei one was really interesting! Izumi was trapped in one of those after she was lured by the stars (sometimes humans seem really easy to lure here), the fact that she couldn't remember some stuff surprised me. This time we've watched Ginko working without an explanation of how he ended up doing that. Ginko disappearing and moving around was really cool though. And the episode had a nice ending too :). |
| I'm learning English so maybe I make mistakes :) |
| Just.... wow. Call me a fanboy, but Mushishi never fails to deliver. It was a very nice story that told us that wherever we are, there will be always people waiting for us, patiently, and kindly. This is... just making me cry. A special remark I want to make is at the opening scene of the episode. The narration started with something that rather "supernatural" and somewhat "scary" with how Izumi told us about "there are other people besides me" and some of the classic spooky "My doll somehow move to another place, and food is somehow served and I'm alone". Despite that, the atmosphere of the story, supported with the visual and audio somehow "persuade" us not to be afraid. Instead, you'll feel this soothing chill through you; which is exactly the point of Mushishi, that something "alien" from our live is not to be hindered or frightened about. The whole story just become more powerful after the revelation that the one who did those "spooky" things is Izumi's own family. 5/5. At this point, should I just come to the discussion board first, drop my 5/5, then watch the episode? Beautiful. Truly.  |
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| One of the best episodes ever. 5/5 |
| Dub = fake crap. Always. |
| Another brilliant episode. The premise with the two-world well is brilliant as well. 5/5 prolly gonna give it a 10/10 once it finishes airing |
| Oh god who are you people? |
| GET THESE CHILLS OFF OF ME I CAN'T GET RID OF THEM. Hands down my favorite episode of the season. Don't end Mushishi T.T |
FloatingList said: A special remark I want to make is at the opening scene of the episode. The narration started with something that rather "supernatural" and somewhat "scary" with how Izumi told us about "there are other people besides me" and some of the classic spooky "My doll somehow move to another place, and food is somehow served and I'm alone". Despite that, the atmosphere of the story, supported with the visual and audio somehow "persuade" us not to be afraid. Instead, you'll feel this soothing chill through you; which is exactly the point of Mushishi, that something "alien" from our live is not to be hindered or frightened about. The whole story just become more powerful after the revelation that the one who did those "spooky" things is Izumi's own family. Well put! I really liked the mysterious and the "spooky" atmosphere, as you put it. I was going to put eerie, but that word seemed a little too much, spooky does a better job I think of describing. Like it was creepy, but not so much since it was also calm and mysterious. I also liked what you said about the the point of Mushishi. The family reuniting was really heartwarming. It's another family episode after last week's :) |
| Ah, another feels good episode. I mistook it for a "feels" episode last week for which I apologize. After all, it's been a while since I read Mushishi. Mushi Trivia The animations of Ginko appearing and disappearing were pretty cool. I wished he'd explain what medium he used to achieve that without going through the well. Izumi running away from Ginko when he appeared right behind her was quite funny! As if she'd wait to listen what he has to say. XD That pinkish flame connecting the two worlds was awesome! Izumi finally remembers about the well and her family. That reunion scene was so nice, I almost cried. >.< As much as I didn't like the dad that much, he was considerate enough to put a bamboo in the well for the satisfaction of his daughter. Last scene with those stars coming out through the bamboo was amazing! Izumi did break the promise with her dad a little. (^^;) Brilliant episode! A lot of bonding episodes we're getting lately and they've all been equally great! |
VindstotNov 22, 2014 5:59 PM
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| Might just be me imagining things but, Ginko looked a lot more... well I guess well drawn this episode. The times that he appeared his shirt seemed to have a lot of volume and wrinkles and idk, maybe it slipped by me in other episodes. Lovely episode c: |
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| Impressive episode as always. |
| That was so good. 5/5 |
| “Are there some unseen roles that we have unknowingly set ourselves into, dictating the rules of engagement whenever we see each other, inevitably leading to us hurting each other?” |
tingy said: FloatingList said: A special remark I want to make is at the opening scene of the episode. The narration started with something that rather "supernatural" and somewhat "scary" with how Izumi told us about "there are other people besides me" and some of the classic spooky "My doll somehow move to another place, and food is somehow served and I'm alone". Despite that, the atmosphere of the story, supported with the visual and audio somehow "persuade" us not to be afraid. Instead, you'll feel this soothing chill through you; which is exactly the point of Mushishi, that something "alien" from our live is not to be hindered or frightened about. The whole story just become more powerful after the revelation that the one who did those "spooky" things is Izumi's own family. Well put! I really liked the mysterious and the "spooky" atmosphere, as you put it. I was going to put eerie, but that word seemed a little too much, spooky does a better job I think of describing. Like it was creepy, but not so much since it was also calm and mysterious. I also liked what you said about the the point of Mushishi. The family reuniting was really heartwarming. It's another family episode after last week's :) Thanks, Tingy! :D Actually, I was about to put the word "Eerie" too xD but man, DAT OST. The OST really, really play a big role in the atmospheric building in this episode. Having the OST and the whole "I'm alone but things happen", you have that "sooting chill" kind of "spooky" as a result. Truly genius. There's actually another thing I realized after watching Zoku Shou S2 for 6 eps, but I prefer to finish this first before confirming this "another thing". I wonder how many episode we will have for Zoku Shou S2... anyone? |
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FloatingList said: I wonder how many episode we will have for Zoku Shou S2... anyone? Nothing is confirmed yet, though as a manga reader I can say that there are only 6 chapters left. Since the final two chapters are a two-parter, this either means that there's 4 episodes and a special left (like the first half of Zoku Shou), or 6 episodes left, though I highly doubt the latter. |
| I almost thought Ginko's not appearing....>.< but an interesting story this one. |
HitsuWTG said: FloatingList said: I wonder how many episode we will have for Zoku Shou S2... anyone? Nothing is confirmed yet, though as a manga reader I can say that there are only 6 chapters left. Since the final two chapters are a two-parter, this either means that there's 4 episodes and a special left (like the first half of Zoku Shou), or 6 episodes left, though I highly doubt the latter. I see. That's a pity, then. That's mean my weekends night can only be painted with Mushishi for only about a month or a month and a half maximum... Would be nice if there is an anime only episode like an OVA or sumthin... |
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| Really interesting episode this was. Izumi was a really likeable character, which was really nice. The scene where she was reunited with her family was touching to say the least. Overall, episode worthy of Mushishi. |
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| Another beautiful episode. It looked really magical when the sparks were coming out of the well. |
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| Ginko is amazing, he could bring her back! I understand her fascination with the stars, I would be looking it for hours too! |
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| I wonder if there are any chapters with bad-unsolved endings left. These are particularly enjoyable, reminding us this show is ***** awesome. |
Kano_NTNov 23, 2014 12:29 PM
| Wow. That was a really beautiful episode. Can't explain it much but this episode almost made cry. And i was surprised when what she thought was the moon was actually the opening of the well. Those feels when they called her name! |
Silent7 said: I wonder if there are any chapters with bad-unsolved endings left. These are particularly enjoyable, reminding us this show is ***** awesome. |
| Majestic episode! When I think there can't be any other way for Mushishi to surprise me, it pulls off this kind of episode. |
| 5 main aspects I base my ratings on: 1. Did DramaEnthusiast make a thread about it? 2. Is it better than Breaking Bad? 3. Did MellowJello recommend the shit out of it? 4. Has it caused a (very entertaining) shitstorm on MAL? 5. Is it actually good? Scratch the fifth point, it's not very relevant... |
| Great episode. I liked the ending, where the well 'breathed'. |
| The way they made Izumi's voice echo in that other world was very fascinating and captured the empty, lonely atmosphere of the place she was trapped in. The isei coming out of the bamboo at the end just sent shivers up my spine and made me just stop and say "Mushishi does it again." Another happy ending, this feels like it's meant to balance out the earlier part of the season. I'm still absolutely enthralled by how Mushishi is able to continuously deliver while remaining simple. |
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| reminds of the murakami novel the wind up bird chronciles. amazing stuff |
"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." |
| Interesting episode of Mushishi this week, as always. It's going to be sad when Mushishi ends, since there will nothing left of the manga to adapt. Difficult to find another anime that can match Mushishi's wonderful atmosphere. |
| How many chapters of the entire manga has the anime cover? 90 percent? Is this the very last season of Mushishi? |
But it's important to remember that a movie review is subjective;it only gives you one person's opinion. http://www.classzone.com/books/lnetwork_gr08/page_build.cfm?content=analyz_media&ch=30 It doesn't matter if you like LoGH,Monster etc.If you are a jobless or college/school dropout living in your mom basement, you are still an unintelligent loser. Taste in anime does not make you a better person.If elitist don't exist, casual pleb and shit taste also don't exist. |
| Great episode. I loved the lights being released from the well at the end. Beautiful... 5/5 |
| Before viewing this episode, I would think that a girl falling into a well and a doll playing hide and seek would be something out of a horror story. It is remarkable how Mushishi can carve such traditionally horrific facets into sublime moments. I was aggravated at the father throughout most of the episode, but he redeemed himself at the end. Izumi was overly entranced with the glistening ‘stars’ at the bottom of the well, so I wouldn’t be surprised if she would have transcended into that alternate world once again if her father hadn’t blocked the well. I really liked Izumi’s older sister. She was dedicated in finding her little sister and adhering to her own beliefs even though her words would not reach her obstinate father. |
Zapredon said: There are 6 more chapters of Mushishi left at this point, so certainly, it's the very last season. At best, they're adapting the final two chapters as a special again like they did with the previous season.How many chapters of the entire manga has the anime cover? 90 percent? Is this the very last season of Mushishi? |
Auralee16 said: I was aggravated at the father throughout most of the episode, but he redeemed himself at the end. I really liked Izumi’s older sister. She was dedicated in finding her little sister and adhering to her own beliefs even though her words would not reach her obstinate father. My thoughts exactly! Loved how her sister kept playing with her by hiding the doll, how her mother made her food, and how her father gave the "well god" a snorkel. Shaniyaz said: The animations of Ginko appearing and disappearing were pretty cool. I wished he'd explain what medium he used to achieve that without going through the well. I'm pretty sure he used refined/distilled small quantities of well water, as you could see the stars in the potion he was brewing. |
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| I'm still amazed by the sound effects of that scene where the father fills the well with rocks. Made me feel like I was inside the well itself. |
HitsuWTG said: Zapredon said: There are 6 more chapters of Mushishi left at this point, so certainly, it's the very last season. At best, they're adapting the final two chapters as a special again like they did with the previous season.How many chapters of the entire manga has the anime cover? 90 percent? Is this the very last season of Mushishi? I'm going to miss this show a lot. |
But it's important to remember that a movie review is subjective;it only gives you one person's opinion. http://www.classzone.com/books/lnetwork_gr08/page_build.cfm?content=analyz_media&ch=30 It doesn't matter if you like LoGH,Monster etc.If you are a jobless or college/school dropout living in your mom basement, you are still an unintelligent loser. Taste in anime does not make you a better person.If elitist don't exist, casual pleb and shit taste also don't exist. |
| Good episode, nice conceot |
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| terrific episode. some incredible shots, and the ending was absolutely stunning. |
| It felt like a sequel to the sisters which one of them got lost under the blanket with a happy end this time The dimension to get caught in is very interesting and common stories in Eastern Asia I really like the last scenes drawn out at the covered well The lights coming out looked like fireflies |
| Awww... what a sweet episode. I loved the premise; I knew from the first minute I'd love this episode. However, I think it would've made for a more touching story if Izumi couldn't have been saved... but I love it how it is as well. I'm not really sure I understand how Izumi was trapped in... an alternate dimension, I guess? The way I understood it, it's like the well led to the light vein... so I'm not sure how her falling into the well led to her being in an alternate dimension of her own home. Was there an implication at the end when Izumi reached out for the Isei flowing up through the pipe that if she touched it, she would've returned to that dimension? |
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| Another very lovely episode, let's see what's next! |
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| mind blowing beautiful |
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| We need another system to score this anime. Each episode is wonderful. Very good episode, I liked the fact that it presents the parallel world. |
| Wow. Seems like an astral world or something. Very interesting. I would probably gaze at those well stars for long too. Fascinating and magical esp. the last scene. Truly one of the memorable episodes. Ah. I can't believe this series is ending soon. :( |
| I bet Ginko could find a cure for Cancer and Diabetes. Sent with Mal Updater |
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| Beautiful episode |
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