MUSHI-SHI

Overview

MUSHI-SHI (蟲師) is a highly acclaimed TV. Produced by the renowned Artland, this adaptation perfectly blends the Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Psychological, Slice of Life, Supernatural genres.

Mushishi is an adaptation of Yuki Urushibara's award-winning manga of the same name. The series adapts the first 26 chapters of the manga, adapting one per episode. The anime aired these stories in a different order than that of the manga. The series won the Tokyo Anime Award in the Television category in 2006. The series premiered on October 23, 2005, but went on hiatus on March 12, 2006 after having aired 20 episodes. Broadcast resumed on May 15, and aired the remaining 6 episodes, concluding on June 19, 2006.

With a deeply passionate fanbase, it has secured a global AniList score of 85% and attracted over 8,338 favorites worldwide. It currently holds a massive popularity ranking of #182946 globally, making it a must-read/watch for enthusiasts of the medium.

Synopsis

Neither good nor evil, they are life in its purest form. Vulgar and strange, they have inspired fear in humans since the dawn of time and have, over the ages, come to be known as "mushi." The stories of the Mushi and the people they affect are all linked together by a traveling Mushi-shi, or "Mushi Master," who seeks rare Mushi sightings and uses his shaman-like knowledge of Mushi to help the affected people.

What are the Mushi and what do they want?

(Source: Funimation)

Official Rankings

• #86
  highest rated all time
• #262
  most popular all time
• #1
  highest rated 2005
• #1
  most popular 2005
• #1
  highest rated FALL 2005
• #1
  most popular FALL 2005