Mushi-Shi: The Next Chapter - Drops of Bells
Synopsis
On a warm summer day, a boy heard the sound of bells ringing, as if in celebration, in the mountain near his home. Several years later in that same mountain, the mushishi Ginko encounters a strange girl with weeds growing out of her body. Soon after, Ginko coincidentally runs into the now grown-up boy Yoshiro on his way off the mountain. With Yoshiro's help, Ginko soon begins to uncover who this mysterious girl is and what happened to her. An adaptation of the last arc in the manga, Mushishi Zoku Shou: Suzu no Shizuku follows Ginko's peculiar journey amidst the occult to unravel the mystery behind the enigmatic girl called Kaya and the mountain that has become her home. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience largely appreciates 'Mushishi Zoku Shou: Suzu no Shizuku' as a fitting end to the series, praising its art, sound, and thematic depth. While some desired a more definitive conclusion or found certain characters less engaging, the overall sentiment is positive. It is viewed as a thoughtful and beautiful exploration of nature and humanity's place within it.
Strengths
- Beautiful art and animation that captures nature
- Excellent sound design and fitting OST
- Exploration of deep themes like interconnectedness and humanity's relationship with nature
Weaknesses
- Some find the characters in the special less charismatic than in previous episodes
- Some viewers were disappointed it didn't provide a more conclusive ending for Ginko