Mushishi

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Ramen89

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I can't believe nobodys started a topic on it yet :lol: Here goes: I just watched episode 4 and it was truely amazing, in my opinion this is easily the best show of the new season, also It helps with the fact that the music is so fantastic!
 
I thought someone did start a Mushishi topic or did the Mushis make imagine there was one? :? I watched ep 4 yesterday, it was so sad how he lost everyone he cared about then after being cured killed himself anyway :cry:
 
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I haven't seen episode four thus far, but I have to say that of all the new shows this seson, all things considered, Mushishi is my favourite, conjuring up a distinctly folklore-based vibe that few anime manage to replicate.
 
Unit 0 said:
I have seen the first episode and loved it, I must watch some more of it as the visual aspects of it are amazing
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Yes, it's visually stunning and reminds me in some ways of Ranmei Haibane. The writing of each episode is captivating, despite them, so far, all following the same format. I find it refreshing when a series such as this comes along.
 
It seems almost ridiculous to say, but every episode of Mushishi I see is my new favourite episode. Number 14 is an outstanding piece of story telling, possibly the most heart breaking yet and still, an ultimately uplifting and optimistic masterpiece.

Shades of green fill the screen as Ginko stumbles about a forrest. He bumps into a strange man who hasn't been able to escape the forrest for years (possibly even decades). I won't ruin anything for you, this episode is too good to let slip anything else but what transpires is both grotesque horror and a terrible tradegy, poetic in it's hopeful conclusion.

Unlike episode 13, where romance is destoryed by mere accident, here it is a premeditated sacrifice in the name pure love that heart breakingly backfires thanks to some typically despicable human nature.

For those who have a sense for anime that tugs at our heart strings, Mushishi episode 14 is by far and away the most outstanding, understated love story I've come across this year. Recommended. If you aren't watching this (and are into fansubs), you're an idiot.
 
Yeah, loving Mushishi, even if the stories do seem a little childish at times. Heh, just me being a bit cynical maybe. Still, I hope the level of writing can be kept up - I'd be too easy just to let it slip...
Paul said:
Recommended. If you aren't watching this (and are into fansubs), you're an idiot.
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Mmm, gotta disagree. Not too heavy on jokes, action or overarching story it's really not for everyone - more for those who appreciate more artistic series.
 
Anyone noticed they are now gonna air 20 episodes and keep 6 (iirc) more only for DVD release? Tho from what I've heard the episodes are self contained, been collecting this up and looking forward to it, reviews are generally VERY positive
 
Yep, all the episodes are stand-alone (although not complex, haha), however things will make more sense if you watch them in order. Interesting decision on keeping those 6 episodes DVD only, any link to this?
 
Aye, noticed it while I was browsing suki

[link removed: realise you were only including it for reference but please don't link to torrent sites.
-Red XIII]
 
According to ANN, there's a live action adaptation in the works. Not sure how it will turn out but it could be interesting.

Anyway, I've watched the first two eps and I'm already hooked! It's another 'artistic' series that slowly but surely draws you in, and is very unique indeed. The haunting music, the folklore-style storylines, the dramatic aspects, the gorgeous visuals...it's an all-round gem. Most impressive. :D
 
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