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Mushishi – 26 – And so ends a landmark anime production

Posted on October 20, 2006 by bateszi

As if to confirm its audacious brilliance, central character Ginko hardly even appears in this final episode and it was still one of the highlights of the Mushishi TV series. Again bursting with its trademark melancholic tone, this was yet … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 25 – Even without eyeballs, tears run

Posted on September 8, 2006 by bateszi

Although it would be harsh to say Mushishi had been in the doldrums of late, I must admit that the episodes succeeding number 20 have often flattered to deceive. It still looks as gob-smackingly beautiful as ever, but feels like … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 24 – Bound for Bonfire Field

Posted on August 3, 2006 by bateszi

Another episode that was only average in comparison with Mushishi’s previously sky-is-the-limit standards, “Bound for Bonfire Field” showcased one of the more deadly mushi Ginko has come across but failed to deliver the profound human empathy I’ve come to expect … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 23 – The Sound of Rust

Posted on July 14, 2006 by bateszi

In a village where humans are literally rusting away and being physically covered in (ever worsening) scabby brown marks, only this one girl (Shigure) appears to be immune from the disease. The bitter villagers blame Shigure for their ill-health, curse … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 22 – The essence of individuality

Posted on July 6, 2006 by bateszi

By following the mysterious legend of the Uminaoshi, Ginko finds himself on a secluded island. Here it is said that when people die, if they so wish it, they can be born again; in a certain part of the sea, … Continue reading →

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Soundtracks that stand alone

Posted on July 4, 2006 by bateszi

Great music and great anime usually go hand in hand, but the sign of a great song is that anyone can enjoy it, irregardless of their love (or lack there of) for anime. I remember thoroughly enjoying the music used … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 21 – Animalistic tragedy

Posted on June 6, 2006 by bateszi

Since the last few episodes of Mushishi left us in upbeat and melancholy moods, this was a timely reminder as to just how heartless a series it can be. I don’t mean heartless in a sadistic sense, rather how a … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 20

Posted on March 29, 2006 by bateszi

Looking back on Mushishi, I suspect that this episode (episode 20) will rank as one of my favourites. Every episode has had that unique air of mystisism; a beautiful sense of magic that I have come to love, but still, … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 19

Posted on March 24, 2006 by bateszi

Despite displaying none of the euphoric highs and gut wrenching lows of previous episodes, Mushishi 19 was an uplifting way to while away 23 minutes. The concept here is really quite profound- consider that without someone to love you, you … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 18

Posted on March 21, 2006 by bateszi

This episode is imediately notable for a distinct change of direction. Mushishi usually begins with Ginko wandering about beautiful landscapes, finding his next job and meeting new people, here the first 13 minutes are told as a flashback, in which … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 17

Posted on March 13, 2006 by bateszi

Again dealing with the pain felt at the loss of a loved one, episode 17 at least concludes with a ray of hope after 20-odd minutes of forecasted gloom. I’m not saying it’s bad that Mushishi sometimes portrays hopeless situations, … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 16

Posted on March 9, 2006 by bateszi

There is no skirting around the fact that episode 16 of Mushishi is a thoroughly depressing affair. Every day a woman loses fragments of her memory, whether it be the definition of a sneeze or the identity of her sister, … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 15

Posted on March 8, 2006 by bateszi

Having suffered through some heavy tragedy in the last few episodes of Mushishi, it was nice to see the show returning to it’s well established style of surreal, metaphorical story telling this time around. Here we meet a chirpy young … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 14

Posted on March 6, 2006 by bateszi

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 … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 13

Posted on March 4, 2006 by bateszi

As the is the norm for Mushishi, I left episode 13 with a mixture of emotion and intrigue. The two lead characters for this week are obviously in love but one of histories worst traditions, that of arranged marriages, again … Continue reading →

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