Mushishi: Box Set S.A.V.E.

Peaceful and Pretty
Ginko is a Mushishi - an expert on Mushi, odd spirit-like creatures not everyone can see and that occasionally cause harm to unwary humans. Ginko travels Japan studying Mushi and helping solve problems related to them, such as a village paralyzed by rust mushi, or a bamboo mushi that traps travelers in its forest. Each episode stands on its own, telling of a different place with different mushi, with Ginko observing and assisting when needed.

This is a very languid, beautiful series. Ginko does have a backstory that is eventually revealed, but the series focus is individual episodes. The scenery and mushi combine to create a delightful viewing experience, and the stories are engaging, quickly drawing you in to the world they create. Watching this show made me feel relaxed and I came away from each episode with a contented, peaceful feeling. Not that the stories are boring - since Ginko is a healer-like character, most of the stories involve people who are suffering from...

Elegantly paced series with richly told stories ~
This is among the most popular manga series in Japan being voted number one by the Japanese fans at several recent conventions. Unfortunately I have not read the manga, deciding to get right into the anime thanks to a $15.99 price on Amazon. This set continues the excellent lineup of releases on the S.A.V.E. series by Funimation. As a note: I watched this series in the original Japanese with English subtitles.

Speaking of subtitles, Funimation has outdone themselves in this set. I almost wonder if another studio had prepared them. The reasoning is that Funimation rarely explains certain words underneath the subtitles. In episode 7 they use this a few times to explain one of the character's name. The translation is quite good overall and the subtitles are very easy to read.

The backgrounds are gorgeously painted with a kind of soft watercolor style to them. They almost seem like a blend of watercolor painting and old Chinese ink and silk painting. There...

Mushishi--Awesome
This is a great series--the artwork is beautiful, and the plots are fascinating to watch. I find it very relaxing to watch, mainly because the pacing is so different from most series. Overall, it's a treat to watch.

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