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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 23, 2005 – June 19, 2006
- Season
- Fall 2005
- 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
- 84/100
Estimated watch time
10h 50m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Environmental98%Iyashikei96%Youkai94%Mythology91%Episodic89%Philosophy88%Travel85%Rural83%Male Protagonist80%Outdoor Activities77%
TVFINISHED2005 FALL8.4 / 10 AniList score
MUSHI-SHI
蟲師• Mushishi
Synopsis
Neither good nor evil, they are life in its purest form. Vulgar and strange, they have inspired fear in humans since the dawn of time and have, over the ages, come to be known as "mushi." The stories of the Mushi and the people they affect are all linked together by a traveling Mushi-shi, or "Mushi Master," who seeks rare Mushi sightings and uses his shaman-like knowledge of Mushi to help the affected people. What are the Mushi and what do they want? (Source: Funimation)
Should you watch MUSHI-SHI?
MUSHI-SHI has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 84/100 — 83% of 46,041 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #90 highest-rated anime of all time, and #1 highest-rated anime of 2005, and #1 most popular anime of 2005 on AniList.
Of the 89.5K AniList users who started it, 5.7% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 57.7K have finished it.
At about 10 h 50 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery — especially environmental, iyashikei, youkai, mythology.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 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
- Start here. MUSHI-SHI is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: MUSHI-SHI OVA (2014)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“The Sore Feet Song” · eps 1-17, 19-23, 25
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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MUSHI-SHI FAQ
How many episodes does MUSHI-SHI have?
MUSHI-SHI has 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch MUSHI-SHI?
About 10 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is MUSHI-SHI finished?
Yes. MUSHI-SHI has finished airing — the final episode aired June 19, 2006.
Is there a season 2 of MUSHI-SHI?
Yes — the story continues in MUSHI-SHI OVA (2014).
Where do I start MUSHI-SHI?
Start here: MUSHI-SHI is the first entry, followed by MUSHI-SHI OVA.
Is MUSHI-SHI based on a manga?
Yes. MUSHI-SHI adapts the manga by Yuki Urushibara.
Who animated MUSHI-SHI?
MUSHI-SHI was animated by Artland and directed by Hiroshi Nagahama.
Who sings the opening of MUSHI-SHI?
The opening, "The Sore Feet Song", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch MUSHI-SHI?
MUSHI-SHI is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.