Mushi-Shi (2005)
Anime series · 26 episodes · Artland · directed by Hiroshi Nagahama
AdventureFantasyMysteryPsychologicalSlice of LifeSupernatural
Artland's Mushi-Shi (2005), directed by Hiroshi Nagahama, is a supernatural adventure series. It follows Ginko, a Mushi Master, as he travels a fantastical, nature-rich world, encountering mysterious, primeval life forms called Mushi. Each episode explores the Mushi's impact on humans and the environment, blending elements of mystery, psychology, and slice of life.
Mushi-Shi screencaps & stills
Reference frames from Mushi-Shi.
Mushi-Shi in motion
Short loops for study, each cut to a single shot.
The story
Mushi-Shi centers on Ginko, a Mushi Master, who traverses a world where invisible, primeval life forms called Mushi coexist with humanity. These Mushi are neither benevolent nor malicious; they are simply a fundamental part of the natural order, yet their interactions with humans often lead to strange, sometimes dangerous, phenomena. Ginko dedicates himself to understanding these enigmatic beings, traveling from village to village to investigate Mushi-related incidents.
Driven by a desire to maintain balance between humans and Mushi, Ginko applies his extensive knowledge to resolve conflicts and alleviate suffering caused by their encounters. He acts as a mediator, using his unique abilities to cure afflictions, lift curses, and explain the often-misunderstood nature of Mushi. The stakes in each story involve the well-being of individuals and communities, as Ginko strives to restore harmony in a world where the unseen can profoundly impact the seen.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- Artland
- Director
- Hiroshi Nagahama
- Story
- Yuki Urushibara
- Music
- Toshio Masuda
- Voice
- Yuuto Nakano as Ginko
Where to watch Mushi-Shi
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Mushi-Shi colour palette
The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Mushi-Shi happens
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Mushi-Shi background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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- 5
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Looks like it
Matched frame to frame, on style and colour.
Similar stories
Questions about Mushi-Shi
Who made Mushi-Shi?
Mushi-Shi (2005) was animated by Artland and directed by Hiroshi Nagahama.
Where can I watch Mushi-Shi?
YouTube list Mushi-Shi. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Mushi-Shi?
Fans most often recommend Natsume's Book of Friends, Kino's Journey, Mononoke, xxxHOLiC. In look: We Were There, Samurai Champloo, Sword of the Stranger.
See more of Mushi-Shi
Every reference frame and clip, searchable by what is in the shot — a character, a place, a light.
Frames and loops from Mushi-Shi (2005) © Artland, shown at reduced size as reference for study and commentary. Rights questions: copyright@framethrower.ai.