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  1. Mon, 10-24-2005, 02:18 AM #1
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    Mushishi

    THIS SHOW ROCKS!!! Much different from the normal action/battle oriented anime!

    http://animesuki.com/group.php/209.html

    A group called C1 is subbing it. I've never heard of them and will put in my two cents on the quality and all that when I get around to watching it. The following is their synposis ripped from their website.

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    ------They are neither plants nor animals. They differ from other forms of life such as the micro-organisms and the fungi. Instead they resemble the primeval body of life and are generally known as "Mushi". Their existence and appearance are unknown to many and only a limited number of humans are aware of them. Ginko is a "Mushi-shi" who travels around to investigate and find out more about the "Mushi". In the process, he also lends a helping hand to people who face problems with supernatural occurances which may be related to the "Mushi".---------

    EDIT: C1's quality is actually pretty good. I don't know much Japanese but they seem to do a good (and detailed) job of translating and subtitling. Other groups have started to sub this show as well, including ANBU and AnimeForever.

    Humans are different from animals. We must die for a reason. Now is the time for us to regulate ourselves and reclaim our dignity. The one who holds endless potential and displays his strength and kindness to the world. Only mankind has God, a power that allows us to go above and beyond what we are now, a God that we call "possibility".
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  2. Mon, 10-24-2005, 03:29 AM #2
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    Mushishi

    Just when I thought I have already seen the most far-fetched anime idea something like this pops up...
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  3. Mon, 10-24-2005, 05:00 PM #3
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    Mushishi

    Opening track is all in English and has no real action or characters depicted. Song is called "The Sore Feet Song".
    The ending track is just a soft piano piece without any words. The background animation is similair to the intro. I believe the name of this ending is 'Green'.

    Episode 1 Impressions

    The main character, Ginko, is a rather ugly, pale looking guy who has white hair and smokes. He is quite in touch with the invisible elements of the world. He is referred to as a Mushishi, one who specializes in the field of supernatural (or, as the anime portrays it, quite natural) phenomenon that humans are oblivious of.

    There is also a strange child, Ioroi Shinra, who seems to posess the powers to bring to life the things he writes with his left hand. His right does not have any such power.

    This show is quite interesting because it seems to harp on many themes that are not quite religious but have alot to do with the structure of reality. Humans are seen as being the final, most physical form of life and therefore have the least insight into what truly constitues life. Then there are animals, plants, more basic life forms, and even simpler are bacteria and microorganisms which are quite close to what life is. Finally, at the center of 'life' are the Mushi, that can be thought of as the essence of life itself. Philosophers will eat their hearts out.

    This show is not an action show. It has elements of mystery but it is not a 'thriller' either. This show is meant to provoke thought. The animation is quite beautiful and I found C1's sub to be quite accurate and thorough, even writing names on scrolls in English. The quality was good also.

    I'm definetley looking forward to the next episode. I'm especially curious to see if all the Mushi are 'good' or...

    Humans are different from animals. We must die for a reason. Now is the time for us to regulate ourselves and reclaim our dignity. The one who holds endless potential and displays his strength and kindness to the world. Only mankind has God, a power that allows us to go above and beyond what we are now, a God that we call "possibility".
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  4. Mon, 10-24-2005, 09:51 PM #4
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    Mushishi

    look aright will check it out
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  5. Tue, 10-25-2005, 01:30 AM #5
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    Mushishi

    I read the manga that this was based off of. It's a rather interesting series.
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  6. Tue, 10-25-2005, 02:17 AM #6
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    Just watched the first ep. Pretty interesting. I will keep watching.
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  7. Tue, 11-01-2005, 06:42 PM #7
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    Mushishi

    Bumping this topic to let people know that C1Anime have released episode 2!

    http://animesuki.com/group.php/209.html

    And AnimeForever have released their version of Episode 1. So now there are some options to pick from for this show!

    Downloading it now, will give reaction later.

    Humans are different from animals. We must die for a reason. Now is the time for us to regulate ourselves and reclaim our dignity. The one who holds endless potential and displays his strength and kindness to the world. Only mankind has God, a power that allows us to go above and beyond what we are now, a God that we call "possibility".
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  8. Tue, 11-01-2005, 09:17 PM #8
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    My bro told me first episode was pretty good, I'm gona take a look at it soon...

    By the way, a joint by AF-F and Froth-Bite has released the first episode, I'm pretty sure it will be the best release for archive purposes...
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  9. Tue, 11-01-2005, 09:33 PM #9
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    Mushishi

    GET THIS FUCKING SHOW NOW!!!!

    2nd Episode Analysis, don't worry, I won't spoil

    Title: Light in the Eyelid.

    Close your eyes. What can you see? Nothing? Really? Keep them shut... There. You can see something, almost... Now try closing your second set of eyelids...

    A girl from a noble family has been stricken by a strange illness. No optometrist can figure out why she feels such pain in her eyes when exposed to light. It worsens until even the slightest light becomes unbearable. A young boy named Biki lives with his mother. They own a warehouse that shuts out all light completley. The young noble girl is sent to live with them by the nobles, perhaps because they fear that the girl's disease may be contagious...

    IMO: Sweet episode. The concepts here are still very airy, but you can relate to the idea behind them. This episode was more exciting than the first, as the threat is quite frightening... This show is beautiful. The animation is great and the music fits it perfectly. I have got to get my hands on the ending theme... This show is about something totally different from the typical slash-em-up or mecha-romp animes that are so common nowadays. This show really makes you feel like you're watching something more important than just some TV show. Shows human emotions and interactions honestly.

    GET THIS FUCKING SHOW NOW!!!!

    Humans are different from animals. We must die for a reason. Now is the time for us to regulate ourselves and reclaim our dignity. The one who holds endless potential and displays his strength and kindness to the world. Only mankind has God, a power that allows us to go above and beyond what we are now, a God that we call "possibility".
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  10. Wed, 11-02-2005, 01:11 PM #10
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    Sounds interesting, Thanks Masamuneehs, I'll give it a download.
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  11. Wed, 11-02-2005, 07:26 PM #11
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    Dude.... Her eyes....

    This seems like an interesting series so far, and I need something low-key now that Tsubasa is over. Although after the second ep it looks like this could have some nice horror elements too...
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  12. Thu, 11-03-2005, 01:53 AM #12
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    Live-Action Mushishi (2005-10-31 10:47:07)
    Yuki Urushibara Mushishi, currently being adapted into an anime TV series, is also to be adapted into a live-action movie directed by Katsuhiro Otomo. Source: ANS [ discuss (3 posts) ]

    www.animenewsnetwork.com
    http://animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?discuss=7711


    Edit: I was mitaken, Animeforever is doing it alone, they are not jointing with F-B for Mushishi... Got confused with Paradise Kiss
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  13. Sat, 11-05-2005, 04:27 AM #13
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    Mushishi

    Bumping this shit to get a question answered...


    By drinking the Luminosity, do you think that Shinra became a Mushi like his grandmother?

    Also, do you think that the Mushishi Ginko is infact some sort of Higher-up Mushi?
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  14. Sat, 11-05-2005, 12:24 PM #14
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    I was wondering whether Shinra became a mushi... it really wasn't very clear was it? I couldn't tell whether Shinra's finishing the ceremony was in order to solve the dilemma with his grandmother's lingering spirit or to make him a Mushi as well (or both?) To me it seems like they both became Mushi.

    As for Ginko... I don't think he's a Mushi... His explanation of how humans are the furthest lifeforms away from Mushi and his knowledge about human medicine and Mushi interaction with humans really lead me to believe he is human as well, but somehow very attuned to the Mushi.

    Humans are different from animals. We must die for a reason. Now is the time for us to regulate ourselves and reclaim our dignity. The one who holds endless potential and displays his strength and kindness to the world. Only mankind has God, a power that allows us to go above and beyond what we are now, a God that we call "possibility".
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  15. Sat, 11-05-2005, 03:26 PM #15
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    I'm pretty sure he became a mushi too. At the end of the ep the Mushishi commented that there were no more stories about the boy with god's hand. To me this said he became a mushi and left humankind behind, and that is what drinking from the cup was supposed to do.

    The mushishi guy definately has some kind of backstory, and I wouldn't be that surprised if he turns out not to be human.
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  16. Sat, 11-05-2005, 06:45 PM #16
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    i thought the first ep was good a bit confusing but will understand [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]
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    i want to know more about mushishi he looks fishy
    http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/3729/kakashi3na5.jpg
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  18. Mon, 11-07-2005, 02:20 PM #18
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    Episode 3 is out

    http://a.scarywater.net/c1anim...334DBDF%5D.avi.torrent
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  19. Wed, 11-09-2005, 06:40 PM #19
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    I liked the mountain village setting and the snow. I guess ears would be after eyes, and they are still establishing the main chatacter and how he works with the mushi, so I wouldn't expect any major plot yet. And who else tried the covering your ears to hear a sound like lava?
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  20. Fri, 11-11-2005, 04:07 PM #20
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    Ah, i love this show...

    It is just really relaxing to watch this show and enjoy the beautiful animation and not need to get all tense about fighting and who is stronger than who and all that typical anime stuff. After each episode I just feel nice and happy about life, it's like my weekly meditation ala anime.
    Episode 3 was pretty cool, and I'm getting to like Ginko more and more. The little kids in this show are so polite and smart.

    @Mae- I've heard the sound before (when you cover both your ears), but I thought it was the sound of the blood rushing through your veins.

    Humans are different from animals. We must die for a reason. Now is the time for us to regulate ourselves and reclaim our dignity. The one who holds endless potential and displays his strength and kindness to the world. Only mankind has God, a power that allows us to go above and beyond what we are now, a God that we call "possibility".
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