Crunchyroll puts Mushishi in its "Go Touch Grass" list, and while it can be true, Mushishi is different from the majority of the soothing anime that you may encounter. It would be wrong to call it even comforting — because some of the aspects of the show are purposefully bringing you discomfort. But that doesn't make it any less entertaining.
Mushishi, or Master Mushi, was released almost 20 years ago and still stays relevant. A lot of aspects of this anime are quite uncommon. It's very slow, both in terms of pacing and performance; it has a lot of still frames that allow you to appreciate the artwork, very little dialogue, and its whole nature forces you to just halt your neverending race that is called life, at least for a moment, and get a breather.
Mushishi follows the story of Ginko, a person who follows and studies Mushi — basic forms of life, spirits of sorts. They're not good or bad, they just exist and sometimes mimic the things from the natural world or some phenomena. As Ginko explores the world of Mushi, we get a glimpse of it — and it feels like watching a nature documentary and not an anime.
Mushishi, with its pacing and stillness, has an eerie, intriguing, and at the same time chill vibe, one that captivates you, lures you into this sense of slowness, and allows you to let go of the constant rush that you experience in the everyday world, filled with tasks and information to the brim, and lets you just exist for the duration of the episode.
We talked about how some of the shows shouldn't be binged recently, and Mushishi is one of those. Its episodic nature, its small self-contained stories, and its general vibe is something that should be enjoyed in small doses — and that also makes it pretty rewatchable.
This anime is all about the mood, something that feels like a fable, a folktale, a storybook. The folklorish nature of Mushi, the stories unfolding here, the main character who doesn't really feel like a main character, and the distinct animation style make it one of the most unique anime. It's good to help you unwind after a fast day, but may lead to some untimely introspection and make you a bit moody. So it definitely should be watched in small portions.
It's a hypnotic, meditative, contemplative series. And that's what makes it special.
An ethereal dialogue with nature.
Crunchyroll puts Mushishi in its "Go Touch Grass" list, and while it can be true, Mushishi is different from the majority of the soothing anime that you may encounter. It would be wrong to call it even comforting — because some of the aspects of the show are purposefully bringing you discomfort. But that doesn't make it any less entertaining.
Mushishi, or Master Mushi, was released almost 20 years ago and still stays relevant. A lot of aspects of this anime are quite uncommon. It's very slow, both in terms of pacing and performance; it has a lot of still frames that allow you to appreciate the artwork, very little dialogue, and its whole nature forces you to just halt your neverending race that is called life, at least for a moment, and get a breather.
Mushishi follows the story of Ginko, a person who follows and studies Mushi — basic forms of life, spirits of sorts. They're not good or bad, they just exist and sometimes mimic the things from the natural world or some phenomena. As Ginko explores the world of Mushi, we get a glimpse of it — and it feels like watching a nature documentary and not an anime.
Mushishi, with its pacing and stillness, has an eerie, intriguing, and at the same time chill vibe, one that captivates you, lures you into this sense of slowness, and allows you to let go of the constant rush that you experience in the everyday world, filled with tasks and information to the brim, and lets you just exist for the duration of the episode.
We talked about how some of the shows shouldn't be binged recently, and Mushishi is one of those. Its episodic nature, its small self-contained stories, and its general vibe is something that should be enjoyed in small doses — and that also makes it pretty rewatchable.
This anime is all about the mood, something that feels like a fable, a folktale, a storybook. The folklorish nature of Mushi, the stories unfolding here, the main character who doesn't really feel like a main character, and the distinct animation style make it one of the most unique anime. It's good to help you unwind after a fast day, but may lead to some untimely introspection and make you a bit moody. So it definitely should be watched in small portions.
It's a hypnotic, meditative, contemplative series. And that's what makes it special.
