“Ginko investigates a post-eclipse Hihami Mushi causing perpetual darkness in a village reluctant to embrace light.”
Mushi-shi: The Shadow that Devours the Sun
蟲師 特別篇「日蝕む翳」
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Synopsis
Ginko investigates a post-eclipse Hihami Mushi causing perpetual darkness in a village reluctant to embrace light.
The entire countryside comes to a halt midday to witness a rare solar eclipse that is rumored to allow the average person to see Mushi. Unable to avert their gaze, the air is full of awe and wonder—but those who know the Mushi are preparing for the eclipse's aftermath. Based on a prediction from Tanyuu Karibusa, the cursed recorder, Mushishi Ginko finds himself in a very unlucky farming village. Immediately following the solar eclipse, a strange black cloud begins to gather in the sky and blocks the sun once more. Suspecting it to be the work of a Mushi known as Hihami, Ginko seeks to liberate the village from perpetual darkness. However, it seems that not all of the villagers are eager to return to the light.
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σ 1.19 · some divergence
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↓ 0.33
Running avg · Jan 2014 → Sep 2025
- 10 “Following the release order immediately after Season 1, this special delivers greatly in storytelling, music, animation, and atmosphere while achieving true masterpiece status. It improves...”
- 9 “The art style remains true to the original and the soundtrack is as astoundingly beautiful as ever. While the episodic structure allows you to watch this without much trouble even if you didn't see...”
- 10 “This anime stands as a masterpiece with stunning visuals and tranquil music that creates a profound sense of peace, making it one of my most rewatched and beloved series. I find no notable...”
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- Format 1 × 44′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 44m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2014 – ongoing
- Source Tv special media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-8399 catalog
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- Aniplex Producer
- Kodansha Producer
- Delfi Sound Producer