Story:9/10
To put it simply, mushishi's storyline is divided into 26 parts(each per ep) each having its own unique story.Although in each episode, a new problem arises, the concept and methods behind getting them solved are somehow related to one another since in every episode we get a glimpse of a new mushi.Thats about it.Now i know some may find this to be boring and lame, which might be true if you cant handle slow pace anime since this would probably be the slowest of them all, but if you are someone who wants an anime with something unique and unusual to offer that you havent seen previously in any other anime(and arguably wont see in the future as with the direction anime is currently heading towards) then mushishi is a must watch for you.Tho let me warn you must be ready to endure scenes where nature describes the atmosphere and the situation.
Art and Animation:9/10
For an anime which came out in 2007, mushishi has quite a beautiful animation and as nature plays a big role in this anime, the scenes surrounding the beauty of nature are something to look forward to as they are really heartwarming and relaxing to just look at.But beware since every episode a new character is involved, some character designs might look too similar to what you have seen in a previous episode.
Sound:10/10
The soundtracks in mushishi fit right in with the atmosphere of the incident and they can vary from being really deep to emotional to soothing.Opening song was also alright whereas the ending song was different in every episode(gotta respect the studio for going out of their way to add in 26 different ed songs).Some were outstanding while others were alright but in all honesty, the soundtracks were really something since they weren't anything you would hear in a typical shounen anime rather they would fit in perfectly with historic Japanese fairy tales.
Character:10/10
Their is only one major character in this part of the series who is seen in every episode.That being ginko.Although the doctor(adashino) might be somewhat relevant, he wasnt shown that much throughout the series so i won't be going into detail about him.So if i had to describe ginko in all simplicity, it would be that he is a cool and calm character.Ginko, who is a mushi expert(and something more which might be a spoiler if i disclosed it here) is an understanding and an intelligent character who tries his best to help others but he doesn't completely aid them.I'm sure you must have heard of the saying "Instead of feeding a starving man a fish, teach him how to fish".That's basically what is implied in mushishi.Ginko is someone who understands both the perspective of a human and a mushi and whenever a human has done some sort of harm to a mushi(which is usually the case), ginko teaches them how to deal with mushis without harming them.He always tries his best to keep humans and mushis away from each other since they cant co-exist with each other as one tries to overtake the other(usually being humans as they are born with that nature).I would regard ginko as one of my fav character for being an intellectual and a cool character tho i cant say the same for others as some might find him to be boring and dull.
Enjoyment:10/10
If it wasn't for the enjoyability i got out of this anime, by now it would be in my dropped anime list like many other anime.Seeing a new problem arise every episode with a different mushi being involved in the scenario along with a different character and ginko having to use different measures in order to ensure safety for both the mushi and the human was what i enjoyed the most.But, as stated previously, others wont have the same amusement.
Overall:10/10
Considering everything i said about mushishi, i can safely say that mushishi is one of my fav anime series as it offered something new and tackled some new concepts that i had not seen previously in any anime.If you are someone who enjoys slice of life, relaxing/chill, soothing anime where the story isn't the main focus, mushishi is definitely for you.But if you want some hardcore action infested scenes where there are specific main and side characters and story progression, mushishi is definitely a NO for you.
