Mushishi

*Anarky* · 03-02-2006, 02:59 AM

There are things called Mushi, beings that are closest to the heart of life. Those beings surround us everywhere. Some of them have problems and they need help. That's what the Mushishi are for. They help the Mushi and the people involved with the Mushi (not everyone can see them). Ginko is a Mushishi, a very calm (but not the mysteriously evil calm kinda guy like Sasuke from Naruto or the typical anime-calm guy) and seemingly focussed person of few words. And the viewers are now following him.

That's the premise of an anime series. An exceptional anime-series. It's very calm and has a sort of melancholic mood to it. Barkworm is a huge fan of the manga, and that's why I decided to get the anime when I stumbled across it. It's slow pace had me hooked from the first minute.

I recommend this series to everybody who's interested in more untypical anime. And if you've seen it, make sure to give us your impressions. And if you got a question, feel free to ask.

**Barkworm** · 03-02-2006, 06:39 AM

I've been watching the show for a couple of months now and I love it. I've probably never seen a show so calm and relaxing. Watching it makes you actually feel relaxed.

*Spitfire* · 03-02-2006, 09:17 AM

Is it dubbed decently or do I have to go with subtitles? If it's not like typcial anime I'd like to see it. My girlfriend always makes me watch all these animes and most of them are boring or pretty lame. Like Bleach*Like Dragon Ball Z...*, Ayashi no Ceres*Boring like a really long chick flick, and the latest one I had to sit through was Elfenlied. Though violent I didn't find it horrible intresting. It was just violent and had a disturbing amount of child nudity. No clue why it's #2 on some websites best anime list. Another thing that ruins these shows for me is I'm not very intrested in watching it to begin with but when we she makes me sit through it she always wants to watch tons of episodes in one sitting. I don't like doing that. Even for shows I do like. I couldn't sit down and watch the whole seires of Cowboy Bebop in one sitting...She hates that show by the way -_- She says it's all filler episodes which makes no sense. It's all character devolpment and it's actually fun to watch. She said she liked Hellsing better which anyone whose seen it can agree that it's horrible. I actually bought the whole series...now that I've been buying the Manga I regret that even more.

What I'm getting at is most anime is horrible*Like all the anime my girlfriend likes* and it's pretty hard to find a good one. So when you says it's not typcial I get a bit perky cause I love most everything about anime. I just don't love the weak story involved or the insanely lame things they so sometimes.

*Anarky* · 03-08-2006, 05:35 AM

Hehe, sounds like a typical boy/girl story. Me and my ex used to have big fights over what to watch on these lonely evenings. Okay, in the end, we didn't watch it anyways, but it was on TV...

Uhm, yeah. You'll have to go with subtitles, but the group who does it is the best fansub group I've ever seen. They've done Samurai Champloo in the past and that was really good. They even added little cultural references in an extra screen at the beginning and all that. Besides, I prefer subtitles, since I'm a real asshole when it comes to dubbings, but I've been like that ever since I understood enough english to watch a movie. I say you should definitely check it out, it's really worth it.

I have another thing: When does Mushishi take place? My guess would be "beginning of 20th century", but I usually suck at this stuff.

**Barkworm** · 03-08-2006, 07:43 AM

My guess is mid 19th century.

03-02-2006, 02:59 AM	#1
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Mushishi There are things called Mushi, beings that are closest to the heart of life. Those beings surround us everywhere. Some of them have problems and they need help. That's what the Mushishi are for. They help the Mushi and the people involved with the Mushi (not everyone can see them). Ginko is a Mushishi, a very calm (but not the mysteriously evil calm kinda guy like Sasuke from Naruto or the typical anime-calm guy) and seemingly focussed person of few words. And the viewers are now following him. That's the premise of an anime series. An exceptional anime-series. It's very calm and has a sort of melancholic mood to it. Barkworm is a huge fan of the manga, and that's why I decided to get the anime when I stumbled across it. It's slow pace had me hooked from the first minute. I recommend this series to everybody who's interested in more untypical anime. And if you've seen it, make sure to give us your impressions. And if you got a question, feel free to ask. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

03-02-2006, 09:17 AM	#3
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Is it dubbed decently or do I have to go with subtitles? If it's not like typcial anime I'd like to see it. My girlfriend always makes me watch all these animes and most of them are boring or pretty lame. Like BleachLike Dragon Ball Z..., Ayashi no CeresBoring like a really long chick flick, and the latest one I had to sit through was Elfenlied. Though violent I didn't find it horrible intresting. It was just violent and had a disturbing amount of child nudity. No clue why it's #2 on some websites best anime list. Another thing that ruins these shows for me is I'm not very intrested in watching it to begin with but when we she makes me sit through it she always wants to watch tons of episodes in one sitting. I don't like doing that. Even for shows I do like. I couldn't sit down and watch the whole seires of Cowboy Bebop in one sitting...She hates that show by the way -_- She says it's all filler episodes which makes no sense. It's all character devolpment and it's actually fun to watch. She said she liked Hellsing better which anyone whose seen it can agree that it's horrible. I actually bought the whole series...now that I've been buying the Manga I regret that even more. What I'm getting at is most anime is horribleLike all the anime my girlfriend likes* and it's pretty hard to find a good one. So when you says it's not typcial I get a bit perky cause I love most everything about anime. I just don't love the weak story involved or the insanely lame things they so sometimes. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

03-08-2006, 05:35 AM	#4
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Hehe, sounds like a typical boy/girl story. Me and my ex used to have big fights over what to watch on these lonely evenings. Okay, in the end, we didn't watch it anyways, but it was on TV... Uhm, yeah. You'll have to go with subtitles, but the group who does it is the best fansub group I've ever seen. They've done Samurai Champloo in the past and that was really good. They even added little cultural references in an extra screen at the beginning and all that. Besides, I prefer subtitles, since I'm a real asshole when it comes to dubbings, but I've been like that ever since I understood enough english to watch a movie. I say you should definitely check it out, it's really worth it. I have another thing: When does Mushishi take place? My guess would be "beginning of 20th century", but I usually suck at this stuff. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

03-08-2006, 07:43 AM	#5
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,758	My guess is mid 19th century. __________________ Make ****, not kill!

03-02-2006, 06:39 AM	#2
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,758	I've been watching the show for a couple of months now and I love it. I've probably never seen a show so calm and relaxing. Watching it makes you actually feel relaxed. __________________ Make ****, not kill!