Mushi-shi: The Shadow that Devours the Sun
Mushi-shi: The Shadow that Devours the Sun
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Mushi-shi: The Shadow that Devours the Sun

Mushishi: Hihamukage

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The second season of Mushishi, titled "Mushishi: Next Chapter," adapts the remaining manga content, following Ginko's travels as he encounters various Mushi and the people affected by them, each episode presenting a unique and often mysterious encounter.

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The second season of the anime series Mushishi, subtitled "Next Chapter," continues the journey of Ginko, the Mushi-shi, as he travels across diverse landscapes encountering a range of ethereal organisms known as Mushi. Each episode focuses on a new individual or community grappling with the consequences of Mushi interactions. These encounters vary widely, some presenting subtle yet unsettling mysteries, while others reveal poignant tales of human connection and the delicate balance between humanity and the natural world. The season delves into the enigmatic nature of Mushi, illustrating their unpredictable influence on human lives. The stories often explore themes of memory, loss, and the enduring impact of encounters with the unusual. From strange ceremonies in forests to unsettling phenomena in villages, the season maintains the atmospheric tone and contemplative storytelling of the first season. A special episode, "Path of Thorns," is also included, further expanding on Ginko's encounters and offering a deeper look into the world of Mushishi.

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Ginko

Ginko

Ginko employs himself as a Mushi master (mushishi), traveling from place to place to research Mushi and aid people suffering from problems caused by them. Ginko is a rare person who attracts mushi. This inspires his peripatetic lifestyle; staying in one place too long will gather a potentially dangerous amount of mushi. He also smokes constantly in order to keep mushi away. In terms of personality, Ginko is rather laid back, but can be very serious when it comes to protecting people from mushi. He also often stresses that the mushi are not evil, but they merely exist as a part of the nature and try to survive like every other living being. >! When Nui found him, he was unconscious in the woods, wounded and abandoned. As he had no place to go, Nui decided to care for him instead of making him leave. He went by the name "Yoki" until Nui was consumed by the Ginko mushi. Yoki lost his memory and was forced to take a new name because of the nature of the Ginko mushi, thus changing his name in the only thing he remembers, "Ginko" >! Ginko's unusual white hair and green eye color is the result of an incident involving a mushi that occurred when he was a child. >! He lost his other eye and hair color when he tried to save Nui from the Ginko mushi that lived in the pond near where they lived. Nui protected Ginko by telling him to offer them as a sacrifice so the Ginko would let him be. He never saw Nui again and after nearly being consumed by the mushi he adopted the name Ginko to save himself.

Hiyori

Hiyori

A young girl who has been infected by a mushi since birth, rendering her unable to go in the sunlight.

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