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"Mushi are life in its purest form"

Story (8):
Mushishi doesn't have a single storyline, instead, each episode has its own original story. This does not however, affect the quality of the anime, as each story features something original and interesting. All of the episodes however, have something in common, and that is the appearance of "mushi", beings that are beyond life and death. In every episode, a new type of mushi appears. These mushi affect the world around them and can even determine the fate of mankind. The main character, Ginko, is a mushishi, or put simply, a person that specializes in mushi. He travels around ... the world dealing with the problems that mushi are responsible for, and does the best that he can to fix them.

Art (9):
The art is presented in a way which is very visually appealing, and at the same time very calm. It doesn't overdo it by adding too much detail, and it doesn't try to show-off. Instead, it presents itself as if it's not trying to impress at all, by just being natural.

Sound (9):
Like the art, the sound doesn't try to impress. The soundtracks consist of minimal, but effective melodies that express a variety of emotions and which go well with the anime.

Character (9):
The main character, Ginko, has a personality that allows him to express different thoughts and emotions while at the same time being able to think calmly and logically. He lives for the sake of his work and for the well being of mankind.

The side characters of Mushishi consist of people whose lives are affected by mushi. Only one of them appears in multiple episodes, but as for the rest, they only appear in one.

Enjoyment (8):
Mushishi is the kind of anime that gradually gets better and better. It seems a bit boring at first but after each episode gets more and more interesting as the mysteries and powers of the mushi are unraveled.

Overall (9):
Aside from having captivating art and sound, Mushishi also serves a good amount of drama and a little action. It's ability to present many interesting ideas in many creative ways makes, and the fact that it successfully delivers without trying to impress, makes it one of the best anime ever made.

*Yay this is my first review!! ^^