Back to TonhaoNoXablau's Profile TonhaoNoXablau's Profile

Mushishi takes you on a trip to a made-up period of time between Edo and Meiji eras, so if you like the old Japan you will definitely be amused by this.

Story: 9
The story is non-linear and basically tells the journey of Ginko (a Mushishi with white hair and green eye) through the country helping people (and mushi) out and healing ones who have been troubled by the mysterious creatures. Sometimes the story links characters to each other, but most events are random. But still, this doesn't make the storyline boring, as the author makes a great job in keeping you longing for the next case ... on Ginko's hand.

Art: 8
Urushibara Yuki has her own peculiar way of drawing, and the job she does with scenarios and mushi is really good and pleasing. Most characters are similar to each other (all of them being Japanese), giving a lack of representation, but that only works to make Ginko seem even more special.

Character: 8
The only character that you will remember after you finish is Ginko, the main character. He is absolutely great, well written and developed, and you will grow a costumed to having him always by your side on this journey. Other characters are almost irrelevant, if not completely, only serving the purpose of their own ephemeral story.

Enjoyment: 9
Mushishi is very easy to like, especially if you like traditional Japan. It really takes you on a trip to the past you have never been at, and does a great job at capturing the atmosphere in that time and space. All stories are enjoyable and you will find yourself trying to solve the mysteries with Ginko each passing chapter. The author also leaves you wondering what would happen next after a certain story is finished and what would've happened without Ginko's interference. In fact, a really good job on playing with the reader's mind

Overall: 9
Mushishi is a must read for anyone who likes or wants to get into Manga. It is short and sweet, and gives you a magical journey from start to finish. Not a masterpiece as some things could've been different here and there, like more story depth and more relevant second characters. But still, a great manga from Urushibara-sensei.