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Mushi-Shi

Original title: Mushishi
  • TV Series
  • 2005–20142005–2014
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
14K
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Mushi-Shi (2005)
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Ginko is an expert travelling around to investigate a primeval life-form, the "Mushi," and helping people with Mushi-related supernatural problems.Ginko is an expert travelling around to investigate a primeval life-form, the "Mushi," and helping people with Mushi-related supernatural problems.Ginko is an expert travelling around to investigate a primeval life-form, the "Mushi," and helping people with Mushi-related supernatural problems.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
14K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,555
218
  • Stars
    • Yûto Nakano
    • Travis Willingham
    • Kôjun Itô
  • Stars
    • Yûto Nakano
    • Travis Willingham
    • Kôjun Itô
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    • 10Critic reviews
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    Yûto Nakano
    • Ginko
    Travis Willingham
    Travis Willingham
    • Ginko
    Kôjun Itô
    Jennifer Seman
    • Narrator…
    Mika Doi
    Mika Doi
    • Narration…
    Hiroshi Shimozaki
    • Villager #1…
    Ryô Naitô
    • Dealer…
    Brina Palencia
    Brina Palencia
    • Biki…
    Luci Christian
    Luci Christian
    • Extra…
    Kenny Green
    Kenny Green
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    Phil Parsons
    Phil Parsons
    • Extra…
    Charles Baker
    Charles Baker
    • Extra…
    Stephanie Young
    Stephanie Young
    • Kinu…
    Leah Clark
    Leah Clark
    • Extra…
    Cole Brown
    Cole Brown
    • Extra…
    Pam Dougherty
    Pam Dougherty
    • Hana's Mother…
    Takeshi Maeda
    • Apprentice…
    Monica Rial
    Monica Rial
    • Aya…
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    Storyline

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    • Connections
      Followed by Mushi-Shi: Mushi-Shi: The Shadow That Devours the Sun (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      The Sore Feet Song
      (Opening theme)

      Performed by Ally Kerr

    User reviews34

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    9/10
    A perfectly executed masterpiece.
    I'm about three episodes into Yuki Urushibara's masterpiece, "Mushishi" and I must say, its incredible. The show itself does not have much of a main plot, but focuses on each episodes individual story- an episodic format much like that of hit-TV series, "Supernatural."

    The animation is completely stunning- its almost ethereal green colour pallet is captivating, and was what originally got my hooked. Packed with interesting characters, and a perfectly suited soundtrack that could lull anyone into a blissful sleep, Mushishi has proved itself to be very strong artistically.

    But Mushishi is more than just your typical pretty looking anime combined with a nostalgia inspiring soundtrack, it actually has some really interesting content, and a creative idea. Despite the episodic nature of the show, I still find myself compelled to keep watching the next episode.

    Mushishi has me hooked, even my girlfriend who is not exactly an anime fan, it thoroughly enjoying it. Its got a quirky style, but is pretty accessible to anyone, and I encourage anyone with Netflix to pick it up.

    For my full review and more, checkout my blog at velocithesaurusraptor.blogspot.com
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    • Apr 9, 2011

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      • October 22, 2005 (Japan)
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      • Artland
      • Avex Entertainment
      • Marvelous Entertainment
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