Ginko
main character
TV
8.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 19, 2014 – December 22, 2014
- Season
- Fall 2014
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Artland
- Director
- Hiroshi Nagahama
- Original creator
- Yuki Urushibara
- Music
- Toshio Masuda
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 86/100
Estimated watch time
4h
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Episodic97%Environmental94%Philosophy93%Mythology88%Male Protagonist85%Rural84%Seinen83%Urban Fantasy79%Youkai70%Historical66%
TVFINISHED2014 FALL8.6 / 10 AniList score
MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2
蟲師 続章 2• Mushishi Zoku Shou 2
Synopsis
Ghostly, primordial beings known as Mushi continue to cause mysterious changes in the lives of humans. The travelling Mushishi, Ginko, persists in trying to set right the strange and unsettling situations he encounters. Time loops, living shadows, and telepathy are among the overt effects of interference from Mushi, but more subtle symptoms that take years to be noticed also rouse Ginko's concern as he passes from village to village.
Should you watch MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2?
MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2 has been exceptionally well received, with an average AniList score of 86/100 — 88% of 19,277 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #42 highest-rated anime of all time, and #1 highest-rated anime of 2014, and #57 most popular anime of 2014 on AniList.
Of the 31.8K AniList users who started it, 1.7% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 28.2K have finished it.
At about 4 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery — especially episodic, environmental, philosophy, mythology.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
10 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yuki Urushibara
- Director
- Hiroshi Nagahama
- Series composition
- Hiroshi Nagahama
- Character design
- Yoshihiko Umakoshi
- Music
- Toshio Masuda
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage Special - Path of Thorns (2014)
- Watch next: MUSHI-SHI Special: Bell Droplets (2015)
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MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2 FAQ
How many episodes does MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2 have?
MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2 has 10 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2?
About 4 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 5 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2 finished?
Yes. MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2 has finished airing — the final episode aired December 22, 2014.
Is there a season 2 of MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2?
Yes — the story continues in MUSHI-SHI Special: Bell Droplets (2015).
What should I watch before MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2?
Watch MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage Special - Path of Thorns first — MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2 is a direct sequel.
Is MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2 based on a manga?
Yes. MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2 adapts the manga by Yuki Urushibara.
Who animated MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2?
MUSHI-SHI The Next Passage 2 was animated by Artland and directed by Hiroshi Nagahama.