Mushi-Shi

This show is absolutely unbelievable. It has an incredible atmosphere, a charismatic main male protagonist who has little to say even though you cannot take your eyes off him. There is also a perfectly thought out and vivid fantasy universe dominated by Mushi of all shapes and sizes. Furthermore, the very concept of Mushi and what a Mushi can be and how it can behave and look will practically drive you to speechless amazement every episode. Then there are the awesome narratives, where many times you are not even sure of how things will turn out and this show will surprise you practically all the time. There is also an amazing opening that sets the atmosphere and a soundtrack that suits the show perfectly. In other words, this anime series is a real gem, in which the anime’s creators show us how wonderful fantasy can be and what can be invented based on a fairly simple concept. Finally, I would like to mention that you need to have a decent imagination and a certain mental maturity to watch this show. Otherwise, you might do what I did about six years ago: you drop it after the first episode because it seems like a weird ghost story. Anyway, if you have the above-mentioned personal qualities, then this work will probably grab you and not let go. 10/10. (30.03.2015)

Many people proclaim Mushishi as one of the best anime series ever created, and while I certainly agree that it deserves a spot in my "top ten", I would describe it a bit differently. To me, what is the most striking feature of this anime is its uniqueness. Despite my time spent in the world of anime, I have yet to encounter another series that evokes the same emotions as Mushishi. It's not a grandiose epic that draws viewers in with intricate characters or a complex storyline. Instead, the show's brilliance comes from the combination of stunning artwork, a beatifully atmospheric soundtrack, imaginative storytelling, and an overarching wisdom that seeps through every episode. This wisdom doesn't hit viewers over the head; instead, it gradually permeates their senses throughout the series, offering them a chance to reflect on how to handle the inevitable moments in life when they may not have the power or resources to change things. Mushishi is a simple yet captivating work that immerses viewers and leaves them with a powerful catharsis after every episode. (04.01.2022)