Reviews

Although this anime doesn't have many constants throughout the series, the flow of the story is beautiful and has a calming effect. Each episode reveals something more about the nature of the Mushi, and if you use the knowledge you gained from previous episodes, you gain a deeper understanding about the situations that occur. The happenings are always varied; sometimes there's a happy ending and sometimes there's a sad ending, but sometimes it isn't that simple. Though the literal substance of the show is about the paranormal, it focuses a lot on the human experience. There is always a lot of emotion and internal conflict attached to each Mushi-related situation.

I love visually discovering each different type of Mushi throughout the show. They all vary in shape, color and movement, though you can find similarities between them. One Mushi might appear in the form of a rainbow, while another will take on the shape of a dragon. All in all a beautifully executed concept.

I'm not usually struck so deeply by anime soundtracks, but this one really took hold of me. Just as the show flows like a calm, steady river, so does the music. It fits perfectly with the content of the show. It sounds like something I would do yoga or meditate to. It accurately depicts the flow of nature.

Ginko, the Mushi-Shi whose journey we follow, is calm and mysterious, much like the Mushi he studies. Watching the show, I felt as if I got to know Ginko better with each episode. Though nonchalant and unattached to any one person or place, he cares very much about the people he encounters and helps. Through this, we come to care deeply as well.

Mushi-Shi is not for you if you like things that are fast-paced, witty and/or highly comedic. It is for people who love the supernatural, nature, and perhaps are looking for something they can relate to on an emotional level.