Episode 103 - Mushishi by Yuki Urushibara

A man with white hair in a long, brown overcoat wanders from place to place, offering help to problems with no clear solution. His name is Ginko and he is a Mushishi: someone wise in the ways of Mushi. What are Mushi? Beings beyond our comprehension, that can only be described as life in it's purest form. They sometimes unintentionally cause harm to humans, and so Mushishi wander Japan to offer aid.. This week, Mat is joined once again by Lea to discuss Mushishi by Yuki Urushibara . Join us as we discuss the differences between the original Del Rey editions and the new hardback collectors editions from Kodansha, how the book seamlessly blends melancholic vibes with slice of life storytelling, and how the stories somehow manage to be uplifting despite their similarities to campfire horror! --- Show Notes --- God Bless The Mistaken by Nio Nakatani Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou by Hitoshi Ashinano Suiiki by Yuki Urushibara Wandering Island by Kenji Tsuruta Kino's Journey by Keiichi Sigsawa and Kouhaku Kuroboshi Girls' Last Tour by Tsukumizu Touring After the Apocalypse by Sakae Saito The Apothecary Diaries by Hyūganatsu Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe Pet Shop of Horrors by Matsuri Akino The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokumokuren Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod