Mushishi Zoku Shou 2

Ginko seeks purpose while under the care of Suguro in the realm of a dying Mountain Lord.

Before becoming a mushishi, Ginko traveled constantly because his condition attracts mushi. He was once taken in and taught by a mushishi named Suguro, who resided in the territory of a dying Mountain Lord. During this time, Ginko reflected on his own existence and his place within the natural order. Meanwhile, Suguro grew concerned because the successor to the Mountain Lord had not yet emerged. This period of mentorship and wandering occurred after Ginko’s encounter with Nui, shaping his understanding of the world before he fully embraced his role as a mushishi.

A man encounters a mysterious floral scent and a tunnel that triggers forgotten memories of a past traveler.

A man experiences a vague yet terrifying sensation while smelling flowers at night. Later, as an elderly walker in the woods, he discovers a tunnel and feels compelled to enter. Inside, he reflects on significant life events but struggles to recall a specific detail. He suspects that a past encounter with a traveler seeking shelter from rain might explain his lingering unease. This memory could potentially illuminate the unsettling feelings that have persisted, connecting his current confusion to a distant event from his youth.

Akane's Disappearance and the Arrival of Memoryless Mikage

While returning home at dusk after playing with friends, a young girl named Akane encounters a shadow without an owner. Following this encounter, she vanishes without a trace. Years later, Ginko learns of Mikage, a girl who arrived in Akane's village with no memories shortly after Akane's disappearance. The narrative connects these events, suggesting a link between the missing child and the amnesiac newcomer. Ginko investigates the circumstances surrounding Akane's fate and Mikage's sudden appearance, uncovering the strange nature of the shadow Akane witnessed.

Ginko helps Yura cope with a mushi causing emotional emptiness through mental connection.

Yura and her caretaker Sumi were once close friends, but separation left Yura feeling Sumi’s presence. This connection causes Yura to become an empty shell, worrying her father. Ginko investigates the case and discovers a mushi that connects people's minds. He provides advice to help them manage the condition caused by this creature. The story focuses on the emotional impact of the separation and the supernatural link between Yura and Sumi. Ginko’s intervention aims to resolve the distress resulting from the mushi’s influence on their mental state.

Ginko investigates Gen's strength and strange visions linked to a mysterious garment.

Gen, a boy whose strength exceeds his age, is bullied by peers because of his absent mother. He also reports seeing strange creatures invisible to others. When Ginko visits Gen, the narrative reveals the origin of the boy's unusual abilities. The mushishi recounts a past encounter with a woman who created a mysterious seamless garment. This story explains the connection between Gen's physical power and his supernatural perceptions, linking his current situation to the events surrounding the unique clothing item. The account provides context for why Gen is targeted by other children and why he perceives entities that remain hidden from the general population.

Izumi remains trapped in a mirror world while Ginko attempts to rescue her.

Izumi finds herself isolated in a dimension that reflects our own, having lost all memory of how she arrived there. Her family continues to search for her without success. Her father is convinced she has been abducted, whereas her mother and sister Mizuho maintain that she is still present within their home, despite being invisible to them. Ginko enters this alternate reality with the specific goal of locating and saving Izumi from her confinement.

Ginko Investigates Yuuta's Webbed Hands and Rain Mushi Affinity

Ginko meets Yuuta, a boy skilled at swimming and fishing who possesses webbed hands and cold skin. Noticing the boy's unnatural connection to water, Ginko determines that a rain mushi is responsible for these strange physical traits and behaviors. He then begins his investigation to identify and treat the specific parasite causing Yuuta's condition, aiming to restore the boy to his normal state by addressing the supernatural influence affecting him.

Ginko investigates a boy struck by lightning due to a mushi influence

Ginko observes multiple lightning strikes hitting the same tree and begins an investigation. He encounters a peculiar boy who attracts lightning to himself because of a mushi's influence. The boy's mother interprets this phenomenon as an act of spite directed at her. She faces significant emotional difficulty as she struggles to accept that she does not love her child. This situation highlights the complex relationship between the mother and the affected boy amidst the supernatural occurrences.

Shigeru's daughter dies in mountains as village suffers from a mysterious skin infection caused by a broken taboo.

Yuri, the daughter of Shigeru, is discovered deceased in the mountains. Shortly after, a painful skin infection begins spreading throughout his village. Ginko arrives to treat the afflicted villagers, successfully curing their ailments. However, Shigeru presents a far more severe condition that requires special attention. The root cause is revealed to be a mushu brought back to the village by Shigeru and his deceased brother's son. Their actions violated a specific taboo, unleashing the creature responsible for the outbreak. Ginko must address this deeper spiritual issue to resolve the crisis affecting the community.

Kanta eats a mysterious fruit and experiences vivid memories from before his birth while searching for a large tree.

Kanta, a weary man traveling to reunite with his wife and young daughter Futaba, pauses to rest in a forest. Exhausted and thirsty, he consumes a red fruit found on the ground near him and offers thanks to the plum. Following this event, he begins experiencing intense, vivid memories of periods preceding his own birth, occurring both during sleep and while awake. Seeking answers, he searches for a massive tree. Upon finally locating the tree, he finds that its discovery brings him no happiness or satisfaction.

The Sleeping Mountain

The One-Eyed Fish

The One-Night Bridge

Inside the Cage

A Pretense of Spring

The Sunrise Serpent

Pickers of Empty Cocoons

Clothes That Embrace the Mountain

A String from the Sky

A Sea of Writings

The Cotton Changeling

The Shrine in the Sea

The Sound of Rust

The Journey to the Field of Fire