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Mushi-shi (2005)

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Ginko smoking a cigarette on the Mushi-Shi anime cover
Mushi-Shi
TV-14
Drama
Fantasy

Ginko is an expert travelling around to investigate a primeval life-form, the "Mushi," and helping people with Mushi-related supernatural problems.

Release Date
October 23, 2005
Creator
Yuki Urushibara
Cast
Travis Willingham , Yûto Nakano , Kôjun Itô , Jennifer Seman , Mika Doi , Hiroshi Shimozaki
Seasons
1

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