Mushishi Zoku Shou S01

“Mushi” are the most basic forms of life in the world. They exist without any purpose or intention other than “being”. They are beyond the concepts of “good” and “evil”. Mushi can exist in countless forms and have the ability to mimic aspects of nature such as plants, diseases, and even phenomena like rainbows. Although this is a vague definition of this turbulent world of “Mushi”, to the point where even calling them a form of life is an oversimplification. Details about mushi are scattered, as most people are unaware of their existence. So what are mushi and why do they exist? This is a question that a “Mushi-shi”, Ginko, constantly ponders. Mushi-shi are those who research to understand their place in the hierarchy of life. Ginko follows rumors that may be related to the presence of mushi. Only to find an answer. In the end, this could even lead to the meaning of life itself… The second episode of the anime Mushishi.