Ginko
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Estimated watch time
0h 45m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Environmental100%Youkai85%Rural84%Philosophy83%Male Protagonist80%Seinen75%Twins73%Mythology70%Demons62%Exorcism60%
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MUSHI-SHI OVA
蟲師 特別篇「日蝕む翳」• Mushishi: Hihamukage
Synopsis & Story
When an eclipse occurs, the sun remains dark in one area. The mushi expert Ginko must come and determine how to return the sun to the village before their crops die. The secret seems connected to twin girls who live nearby. (Source: Anime News Network)
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MUSHI-SHI OVA: should you watch it?
At a glance
MUSHI-SHI OVA has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 83/100 — 83% of 14,852 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 23.9K AniList users who started it, 0.6% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 23K have finished it.
At about 45 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery — especially environmental, youkai, rural, philosophy.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: MUSHI-SHI (2005)
- Watch next: MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage (2014)
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Yuki Urushibara
- Director
- Hiroshi Nagahama
- Character design
- Yoshihiko Umakoshi
- Music
- Toshio Masuda
MUSHI-SHI OVA FAQ
- How many episodes does MUSHI-SHI OVA have?
- MUSHI-SHI OVA has 1 episodes of about 45 minutes each, roughly 45 minutes in total.
- Is MUSHI-SHI OVA finished?
- Yes. MUSHI-SHI OVA has finished airing — the final episode aired January 4, 2014.
- Is there a season 2 of MUSHI-SHI OVA?
- Yes — the story continues in MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage (2014).
- What should I watch before MUSHI-SHI OVA?
- Watch MUSHI-SHI first — MUSHI-SHI OVA is a direct sequel.
- Is MUSHI-SHI OVA based on a manga?
- Yes. MUSHI-SHI OVA adapts the manga by Yuki Urushibara.
- Who animated MUSHI-SHI OVA?
- MUSHI-SHI OVA was animated by Artland and directed by Hiroshi Nagahama.
- Where can I watch MUSHI-SHI OVA?
- MUSHI-SHI OVA is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.