Mushi-Shi 2005
“The cure lies in the curse.”
What is Mushi-Shi?
Mushi-Shi is a Japanese anime television series that aired between 2005 and 2006. The show follows Ginko, a knowledgeable wanderer known as a Mushi master, who travels through various regions investigating and resolving issues connected to mysterious supernatural entities called Mushi.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 46
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 23, 2005
- Last aired
- Dec 21, 2014
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV, Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Mushi-Shi is a Japanese anime television series that aired between 2005 and 2006. The show follows Ginko, a knowledgeable wanderer known as a Mushi master, who travels through various regions investigating and resolving issues connected to mysterious supernatural entities called Mushi. These creatures are invisible to most people and often cause harm or disturbances when they interact with humans or the natural world. Ginko assists individuals affected by Mushi-related phenomena using his expertise and understanding of these beings. The series was produced by Artland and broadcast on Fuji Television and BS Fuji. It has also been adapted into other media formats, maintaining its focus on the quiet, contemplative journey of its protagonist as he helps others navigate the unseen forces that influence their lives.
Should you watch it?
“A traveling Mushi master researches mysterious life forms while assisting those affected by their presence.”
- unique premise
- focused storytelling
- slow pacing
Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric, episodic stories about supernatural phenomena.
The series features supernatural themes and depictions of people suffering due to Mushi.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Green Seat Mytharc Oct 23, 2005
- E2 The Light of the Eyelid Core Oct 30, 2005
- E3 Tender Horns Core Nov 6, 2005
- E4 The Pillow Pathway Core Nov 13, 2005
- E5 The Traveling Swamp Core Nov 20, 2005
- E6 Those Who Inhale the Dew Core Nov 27, 2005
- E7 Raindrops and Rainbows Core Dec 4, 2005
- E8 Where Sea Meets Man Core Dec 11, 2005
- E9 The Heavy Seed Core Dec 18, 2005
- E10 The White Which Lives Within the Ink Stone Core Jan 8, 2006
- E11 The Sleeping Mountain Core Jan 8, 2006
- E12 One-Eyed Fish Core Jan 15, 2006
- E13 One-Night Bridge Core Jan 22, 2006
- E14 Inside the Cage Core Jan 29, 2006
- E15 Pretense of Spring Core Feb 5, 2006
- E16 Sunrise Serpent Core Feb 12, 2006
- E17 Pickers of Empty Cocoons Core Feb 19, 2006
- E18 Clothes That Embrace the Mountain Core Feb 26, 2006
- E19 String from the Sky Core Mar 5, 2006
- E20 A Sea of Writings Core Mar 12, 2006
- E21 Cotton Changeling Core May 14, 2006
- E22 Shrine in the Sea Core May 21, 2006
- E23 The Sound of Rust Core May 28, 2006
- E24 The Journey to the Field of Fire Core Jun 4, 2006
- E25 Eye of Fortune, Eye of Misfortune Mytharc Jun 11, 2006
- E26 The Sound of Footsteps on the Grass Mytharc Jun 18, 2006
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 Banquet at the Forest's Edge Mytharc Apr 5, 2014
- E2 The Warbling Seashell Core Apr 12, 2014
- E3 Beneath the Snow Core Apr 19, 2014
- E4 The Hand That Caresses the Night Core Apr 26, 2014
- E5 Mirror Lake Mytharc May 3, 2014
- E6 Floral Delusion Core May 10, 2014
- E7 Cloudless Rain Core May 24, 2014
- E8 Wind Raiser Core Jun 7, 2014
- E9 Valley of the Welling Tide Core Jun 14, 2014
- E10 Depths of Winter Core Jun 21, 2014
- E11 Cushion of Grass Core Oct 19, 2014
- E12 Fragrant Darkness Core Oct 26, 2014
- E13 Lingering Crimson Core Nov 2, 2014
- E14 Hidden Cove Core Nov 9, 2014
- E15 Thread of Light Core Nov 16, 2014
- E16 Sea of Otherworldly Stars Core Nov 23, 2014
- E17 Azure Waters Core Nov 30, 2014
- E18 Lightning's End Core Dec 7, 2014
- E19 Mud Grass Mytharc Dec 14, 2014
- E20 Tree of Eternity Mytharc Dec 21, 2014
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Ginko, a Mushi master.
What does Ginko do?
He travels from place to place to research Mushi.
What is the core conflict?
Ginko helps people who are suffering because of Mushi.
Is the show episodic?
The story follows Ginko as he travels from place to place, suggesting an episodic structure.
What is a Mushi master?
A Mushi master is an individual who researches Mushi and assists those affected by them.