Mushishi 1
by Yuki Urushibara
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Author: Yuki UrushibaraEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-01-30
ISBN: 0345496213
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Del Rey
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Book Review: "I see a lot of weird phenomena in my job"
Summary: 4 Stars
The moment I grabbed this manga from the shelf, I got a very good first impression, since the quality of the cover and the paper is well above the usual standard. Once I started reading the story, this first impression was confirmed. The first reason for this is the plot, which is the result of a prodigious imagination and mesmerizes the reader from the first page. The main character, Ginko, is a mushishi, a mushi master. In turn, the mushi are "bugs" that live on a separate plane of existence than animals and plants. I really liked the manner in which this is explained in this first volume; I found that using the hand and arm as a metaphor for the interaction of the species was extremely creative and enlightening.
Many issues arise in relation to the mushi, in some cases Ginko has to help these creatures to find peace, in others he has to deal with evil mushi that are affecting humans in a harmful way. What is true of all cases though is that Ginko approaches the problem with serious consideration for all forms of life and with the goal of resolving the issue in a beneficial way for everyone.
An aspect of this series I loved is how it introduces many fascinating elements of Japanese culture, and the notes at the end help a lot in understanding how these relate to the story and the way in which their meaning is relevant. At the beginning of the volume there is also a clear explanation of the honorifics, which are kept in the translated version. Including this explanation is an invaluable help for newcomers to the genre. The only aspect that was a little disappointing was the quality of the drawings, which are not nearly as detailed as those in other series. Nevertheless, those people looking for a great story cannot go wrong with this one.
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