Mushishi by Yuki Urushibara
Just finished the last installation of Mushishi manga. A very thick one covering volumes 8 to 10.
So far, i've watched the anime (subbed) / watched the live movie adaptation (raw) / and, read all 10 volumes released by DelRey.
And my conclusion? A huge THUMBS UP (even the raw).
Why? I'm always a sucker for nice bright guys as the leading character. Ginko (the Mushishi) survived his tragic childhood: losing his parents, losing his "shishio", seeing things others can't... and, to top it all, he can't even put down roots anywhere as he is a "mushi" magnet...
Not all mushi are good, and since he attracts all kinds, it's a huge problem not just to himself but to the people living in the area. So, poor Ginko is destined to be a nomad, wandering from place to place. But does he go wild and rage at his fate?
Nope... Ginko trains and uses his abilities to go around helping people as a sort of herbal healer known as a MUSHISHI. Now, isn't that a great guy?
Of course, the manga's art is simple and i keep seeing the same faces everywhere, but, the characters are grass roots people who work hard to live from day to day.
Also, please don't consider Ginko a tobacco endorser, he just smokes to keep the mushi at a tolerable level.
MUSHISHI... thumbs up! Re-watch anime from time to time? a definite YES!
