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
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Green Seat Oct 23, 2005
- E2 The Light of the Eyelid Oct 30, 2005
- E3 Tender Horns Nov 6, 2005
- E4 The Pillow Pathway Nov 13, 2005
- E5 The Traveling Swamp Nov 20, 2005
- E6 Those Who Inhale the Dew Nov 27, 2005
- E7 Raindrops and Rainbows Dec 4, 2005
- E8 Where Sea Meets Man Dec 11, 2005
- E9 The Heavy Seed Dec 18, 2005
- E10 The White Which Lives Within the Ink Stone Jan 8, 2006
- E11 The Sleeping Mountain Jan 8, 2006
- E12 One-Eyed Fish Jan 15, 2006
- E13 One-Night Bridge Jan 22, 2006
- E14 Inside the Cage Jan 29, 2006
- E15 Pretense of Spring Feb 5, 2006
- E16 Sunrise Serpent Feb 12, 2006
- E17 Pickers of Empty Cocoons Feb 19, 2006
- E18 Clothes That Embrace the Mountain Feb 26, 2006
- E19 String from the Sky Mar 5, 2006
- E20 A Sea of Writings Mar 12, 2006
- E21 Cotton Changeling May 14, 2006
- E22 Shrine in the Sea May 21, 2006
- E23 The Sound of Rust May 28, 2006
- E24 The Journey to the Field of Fire Jun 4, 2006
- E25 Eye of Fortune, Eye of Misfortune Jun 11, 2006
- E26 The Sound of Footsteps on the Grass Jun 18, 2006
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 Banquet at the Forest's Edge Apr 5, 2014
- E2 The Warbling Seashell Apr 12, 2014
- E3 Beneath the Snow Apr 19, 2014
- E4 The Hand That Caresses the Night Apr 26, 2014
- E5 Mirror Lake May 3, 2014
- E6 Floral Delusion May 10, 2014
- E7 Cloudless Rain May 24, 2014
- E8 Wind Raiser Jun 7, 2014
- E9 Valley of the Welling Tide Jun 14, 2014
- E10 Depths of Winter Jun 21, 2014
- E11 Cushion of Grass Oct 19, 2014
- E12 Fragrant Darkness Oct 26, 2014
- E13 Lingering Crimson Nov 2, 2014
- E14 Hidden Cove Nov 9, 2014
- E15 Thread of Light Nov 16, 2014
- E16 Sea of Otherworldly Stars Nov 23, 2014
- E17 Azure Waters Nov 30, 2014
- E18 Lightning's End Dec 7, 2014
- E19 Mud Grass Dec 14, 2014
- E20 Tree of Eternity 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.