The Hidden World of Mushishi: A Podcast on Mushi, Folklore, and Philosophy

In this podcast, we take a closer look at the world of Mushishi. We'll discuss the Mushi, the mysterious, primal lifeforms central to the story, and explore their deep roots in Japanese folklore and Shinto beliefs about nature. We'll also talk about how the series uses these ancient ideas to tell its quiet and thoughtful stories, examining the relationship between humanity and a world that is beautiful, strange, and indifferent.