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It is difficult to capture the idea of a book in movie form. This DVD not only does that; it does it with integrity. I was drawn to the books because, unlike most Manga, this anime is not about sex and/or violence. The Mushi are "simple yet mysterious. Distant ancestors unlike any plant or animal we've ever seen." Ginko, the Mushi-shi is not your typical main character either. All of the stories in this DVD were taken from the book and bring it to life beautifully. The animators took great pains to enhance their subject not change it. Well worth seeing! This is more that just entertainment. It has a plot and meaning.
This anime is a breathe taking piece of artwork that deserves every penny that is spent on it. I wanted one episode and immediately bought the dvd. Both the story and art are one a whole new level of their own. The magical, insightful, and captivating story leaves it's veiwers thinking "what if".It's a story you only need see once to be begging for more. My words only insult what this magnificent anime has to offer. Please see for yourself!
Mushishi / Mushi-shi is a novel series where its new and different concepts can especially be realized and presented in an animated format. For instance, at the end of the first story you can't tell which, if any, of the characters will continue to the next story (without looking at the packaging). I'm not a fan of English dubbing, but they did a good job for this main character.