Mushi-shi, Vol. 5

Mushishi is an absolute masterpeice. It's a fantasy/drama unlike any you'll ever find, and it's my favorite anime.Each episode tells a different story. I thought I would be bothered by this, but I wasn't. This adaptation is very faithful to the source material.Mushishi evokes many different emotions while viewing it. Some episodes may have a really nice ending, while others can be really sad. The beautiful background music amplifies these effects.The music is very serene. Listening to the OST, something I do everyday, is the best way to relieve stress. It really works wonders for the anime, especially when considering the quality of animation maintained throughout all 26 episodes.I have yet to see an anime series animated as beautifully as Mushishi is. Everything was so well done, you can tell they spent a lot of time translating this from the manga. The Mushi are reminiscent of the creatures you would find in a Hayao Miyazaki film, the Kodoma of Princess Mononoke perhaps. They have a certain magical aura, a mystifying presence, that makes you want to see more and more of them.I suggest you buy the DVDs, which come in a very nice package with lots of extras. This is an anime which should be seen by anyone who enjoys anime.This DVD contains episodes 19-22

I completely love this series, and it gets better with each DVD collection. It is perhaps the most visually beautiful anime series I have seen, with an appealing main character, a zen-like atmosphere and an overall quality of peace which pervades the series, regardless of anything that happens during any individual adventure. The art is stunning, the music is lovely, it is something I share with friends. The stories are generally serious, but not violent, and are always fascinating. I enjoy watching this series so much that I even watch the special features and enjoy them (I don't, generally).

Love the stories! It's calming music also makes it very soothing to watch.

Each episode stands alone so you are not left with any clifhangers. The quite and tranquill tones of the episodes are relaxing as well.

Mushi are living organisms in their purest form. Ginko is a Mushishi, a man that studies the Mushi. Not everyone can see Mushi. Those that can are either scared of them or fascinated by them. Ginko travels the country helping people who have encounters with the different varieties of Mushi.Each episode of this series is a different story. Ginko's travels lead him to many people that need his help. I am blown away by this anime. The animation, music, and plot are all superbly done. I can't say enough good things about Mushishi. I hope you check it out. It's great that Funimation put this title in the SAVE edition. I think that's the cheapest way to buy the complete series, so I would go that route instead. It's a steal for the money.

superb anime, the dvd was well packed and played perfect.

Seemed a bit darker than first 2 dvds:D Fantastic, my favourite anime I think. Dvd quality was not bad at all.

Excellent series ... a gentle beautifully animated series of stories of the strange and whimiscal... not for high action and mecha followers

brilliant