Mushi are basic lifeforms, but to name them only as such is insufficient. Neither good nor bad, the mushi are not so different from animals and plants. They can affect and imitate other living creatures and cause phenomena. Unlike other living beings however, most people cannot see them although they are everywhere. But a few gifted people can. Ginko, a mushi master (mushishi) travels all over Japan searching for answers about the mushi. He has a tendency to attract mushi so he never stays in one place. In his travels, he helps people affected by mushi. Mushi is episodic and has no overarching story. It has 26 episodes that are not directly related but when put together add to the understanding of the nature of the mushi. The pace is slow just like the laid-back Ginko and the calm, mysterious feel of the places he visits. Ginko acts like a sort of detective as well and that is why it's amazing how such a series with a relaxed pace can get your mind racing at certain m...
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