Customer Ratings & Reviews

Mushi-Shi is one of those animes that even though you have a continuing main character, each episode has its own little story that involves other characters which will more than likely never be seen again in the show. Ginko (the guy on the front cover) is what's called a mushi master. Mushi are supposed to be life in its purest form, and is thought of as the roots of that world. A mushi master is one who has an extensive knowledge of the mushi, and is capable of solving mysterious cases surrounding the mushi and their effects on different people. The mushi aren't necessarily bad, but most of them harm people as a sort of side effect. Each episode on this DVD is a different story about the involvement of a different mushi with a different person, but Ginko is the one who solves each of their mysteries. Mushi-Shi is a sort of relaxing anime that has a fairy-tale like setting. The animation is really nice, as is the artwork that they use for the cover. If someone needs to have action all the way in an anime, I would not recommend this to them. However, if someone likes a calm storybook-like anime (or can at least be happy even if they are not on the edge of their seat all of the time) I would recommend this to those people. Overall, I personally think that this anime is worth watching. Note: I would actually probably give this anime a 3.5, but since it's closer to a 4 than a 3, I chose 4.

This story following the wandering traveler, Mushi Master Ginko, is a 26-episode adventure filled with thought-provoking, individual episodes so you never have to see a "to-be-continued" or get the next DVD just to see what happens next. But that doesn't mean you'll never get the next DVD. After you watch the first disc, you will surely get hooked, and after you've watched the final episode, you will crave more. It's a calm, supernatural series, so if you are looking for action-packed anime, with giant robots, weapons, large chested women, or ninjas and super samurais, this anime is not for you. But if you want a break from it all, this is the most refreshing anime you'll see for years, rest assured.