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wwevijay · 2008-03-28, 14:45

I saw Mushishi and I was wowed. It is probably the most creative and powerful anime. That got me thinking, are there any other animes that are powerful? Or anything close to Mushishi?

Deus ex Digital Boy · 2008-03-28, 14:51

Kino's Journey, Wolf and Spice, and Haibane Renmei would all be right up your alley.

night train · 2008-03-29, 03:12

I would suggest Monster. It's a 70+ episodes but very entertaining.

KholdStare · 2008-03-29, 03:43

I would definitely second Kino's Jouney and Haibane Renmei, even though they're probably more confusing than Mushishi. For more straightforward anime that I think are powerful, try Manabi Straight! and Saikano.

jedinat · 2008-03-29, 04:01

I'll third Kino and Haibane.

And I need to add something...something...umm, how bout The Twelve Kingdoms. Powerful in an epic sweeping-fantasy sort of way.

I do undestand what you mean with Mushishi. Each episode leaves you with this sort of drained feeling, like it has hit you in some vital place and you've just got take breather... it's one of my fav anime, yet I couldn't just marathon the episodes like every other anime I loved.

Arkuatic · 2008-03-29, 06:25

Deathnote pretty epic
Utawarerumono bit of warmth and blood

negativeone · 2008-03-29, 21:11

Well Ergo proxy gets you thinking
Mononoke and mushishsi deal with the same sort of theme but this is just a bit darker
i fourth kino's journey and haibane renmie

Edgewalker · 2008-04-03, 01:44

Kino's Journey ( Very similar to mushishi in many ways. )
Haibane
Serial Experiments Lain.
xXx Holic ( seriously )
Mokke ( I personally like to call Mokke "Mushishi lite" )
Ergo Proxy
TEHXNOLYZE ( If you can stomach it )

Moonbase · 2008-04-03, 02:49

I'll, what, 6th Haibane Renmei.

sothis · 2008-04-03, 12:01

Now, everyone has mentioned the other intelligent anime out there (Kino, Haibane, etc) - but since you specifically said you were interested in powerful and not necessarily ones that are exactly like Mushishi, I have two to offer that are by far in the category of most epic anime I've seen (and epic to me = powerful)

The first is Hi no Tori (US release: Phoenix). If Nosanninwa wanders in here he'll agree with me on this. Very, very epic and powerful.

And second, I recently watched something which is the FIRST THING EVER I can recommend with Hi no Tori: Space Fantasia 2001 Nights. It's here on suki, and is incredibly epic... especially if you are interested in realistic space anime. I wrote a review here for it if you are interested.

Moonbase · 2008-04-03, 15:25

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Originally Posted by sothis

Now, everyone has mentioned the other intelligent anime out there (Kino, Haibane, etc) - but since you specifically said you were interested in powerful and not necessarily ones that are exactly like Mushishi, I have two to offer that are by far in the category of most epic anime I've seen (and epic to me = powerful)

The first is Hi no Tori (US release: Phoenix). If Nosanninwa wanders in here he'll agree with me on this. Very, very epic and powerful.

And second, I recently watched something which is the FIRST THING EVER I can recommend with Hi no Tori: Space Fantasia 2001 Nights. It's here on suki, and is incredibly epic... especially if you are interested in realistic space anime. I wrote a review here for it if you are interested.

Heh, thanks for these, actually. I always meant to watch Hi no Tori but it kept slipping my mind. Space Fantasia 2001 Nights also seems right up my alley.

deltakano · 2008-04-03, 16:03

Heroic Age sounds similar to Space Fantasia 2001 Nights.

Z3120 · 2008-04-03, 19:16

Maybe not what you're looking for but I'd rate these series as ones I've gotten heavy, lasting impressions from.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest Hajime no Ippo. I thought it was pretty powerful - great cast of characters, a simple but charming underdog story, a very down-to-earth anime as possibly the best sports anime adaptations I've seen (I not really a fan of Prince of Tennis) and I love the music used in the series if it means anything to you (I'd rate the music in Hikaru no Go as better in sports anime if you consider Go a sport). I've seen Slam Dunk before, but experiencing both the turbulent and bright moments of Ippo's journey nailed it home for me.

Dennou Coil was as close to Mushishi that I've encountered in terms of creativity and a lasting impression similar to the one I got from Bokurano and Mushishi of course.

Edit: What the... I have no idea how that unhappy smiley icon got there.

blewin · 2008-04-03, 22:35

another anime that you might like is The Third: Aoi Hitomi no Shoujo (alternate title, The Third: the girl with the blue eye). It's similar in evoking powerful emotions and in its appreciation of nature.

nosef · 2011-11-17, 00:50

I'm replying to a very old thread, but w/e I don't care. Other people may see this, so I'm going to list a few.

1. Bartender- Relaxing... Definitely a lot like Mushishi I loved this anime a ton, one of my most favorite anime of all time.

2. Gallery Fake- More comedic, but again like Mushishi as well. Revolves around a man who was a professional courier or a famous art museum, but was fired because of reasons unknown, now he owns a Gallery that is composed of "fake" art and deals with the black market.

3. Golgo 13- A lot more action, about an international assassin who accepts jobs from anyone.

Why these three?

Well for starters they follow the same plot as this: 1 man who is a complete professional in their job and well known throughout the earth as a "legend" of some sort. They all deal with helping people and changing their lives [Bartender through cocktails, Gallery Fake through art, and Golgo 13... well....]. They're all awesome and real great

Side Note:

I'm going to try Kino's Journey, I've been holding it off because it looked strange, but now I'm definitely gonna try it.

2008-03-28, 14:45	Link #1
wwevijay Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007	Powerful Anime - Like Mushishi I saw Mushishi and I was wowed. It is probably the most creative and powerful anime. That got me thinking, are there any other animes that are powerful? Or anything close to Mushishi?

2008-03-29, 03:43	Link #4
KholdStare ISML Technical Staff Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 35	I would definitely second Kino's Jouney and Haibane Renmei, even though they're probably more confusing than Mushishi. For more straightforward anime that I think are powerful, try Manabi Straight! and Saikano. __________________ Kholdy's MAL, ISML Chat, Saimoe Blog, Saimoe Wiki

2008-03-28, 14:51	Link #2
Deus ex Digital Boy 21st Century Digital Boy Join Date: Nov 2007	Kino's Journey, Wolf and Spice, and Haibane Renmei would all be right up your alley.

2008-03-29, 03:12	Link #3
night train Member Join Date: Dec 2005	I would suggest Monster. It's a 70+ episodes but very entertaining.

2008-03-29, 04:01	Link #5
jedinat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 38	I'll third Kino and Haibane. And I need to add something...something...umm, how bout The Twelve Kingdoms. Powerful in an epic sweeping-fantasy sort of way. I do undestand what you mean with Mushishi. Each episode leaves you with this sort of drained feeling, like it has hit you in some vital place and you've just got take breather... it's one of my fav anime, yet I couldn't just marathon the episodes like every other anime I loved.

2008-03-29, 06:25	Link #6
Arkuatic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal	Deathnote pretty epic Utawarerumono bit of warmth and blood

2008-03-29, 21:11	Link #7
negativeone Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: GTA Canada Age: 32	Well Ergo proxy gets you thinking Mononoke and mushishsi deal with the same sort of theme but this is just a bit darker i fourth kino's journey and haibane renmie

2008-04-03, 01:44	Link #8
Edgewalker Nani ? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Emerald Forest ( yes its a real place. )	Kino's Journey ( Very similar to mushishi in many ways. ) Haibane Serial Experiments Lain. xXx Holic ( seriously ) Mokke ( I personally like to call Mokke "Mushishi lite" ) Ergo Proxy TEHXNOLYZE ( If you can stomach it )

2008-04-03, 02:49	Link #9
Moonbase Member Join Date: Oct 2007	I'll, what, 6th Haibane Renmei.

2008-04-03, 12:01	Link #10
sothis Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003	Now, everyone has mentioned the other intelligent anime out there (Kino, Haibane, etc) - but since you specifically said you were interested in powerful and not necessarily ones that are exactly like Mushishi, I have two to offer that are by far in the category of most epic anime I've seen (and epic to me = powerful) The first is Hi no Tori (US release: Phoenix). If Nosanninwa wanders in here he'll agree with me on this. Very, very epic and powerful. And second, I recently watched something which is the FIRST THING EVER I can recommend with Hi no Tori: Space Fantasia 2001 Nights. It's here on suki, and is incredibly epic... especially if you are interested in realistic space anime. I wrote a review here for it if you are interested.

2008-04-03, 16:03	Link #12
deltakano 1つの愛 Join Date: Dec 2007	Heroic Age sounds similar to Space Fantasia 2001 Nights.

2008-04-03, 19:16	Link #13
Z3120 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008	Maybe not what you're looking for but I'd rate these series as ones I've gotten heavy, lasting impressions from. I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest Hajime no Ippo. I thought it was pretty powerful - great cast of characters, a simple but charming underdog story, a very down-to-earth anime as possibly the best sports anime adaptations I've seen (I not really a fan of Prince of Tennis) and I love the music used in the series if it means anything to you (I'd rate the music in Hikaru no Go as better in sports anime if you consider Go a sport). I've seen Slam Dunk before, but experiencing both the turbulent and bright moments of Ippo's journey nailed it home for me. Dennou Coil was as close to Mushishi that I've encountered in terms of creativity and a lasting impression similar to the one I got from Bokurano and Mushishi of course. Edit: What the... I have no idea how that unhappy smiley icon got there.

2008-04-03, 22:35	Link #14
blewin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007	another anime that you might like is The Third: Aoi Hitomi no Shoujo (alternate title, The Third: the girl with the blue eye). It's similar in evoking powerful emotions and in its appreciation of nature.

2011-11-17, 00:50	Link #15
nosef Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011	I'm replying to a very old thread, but w/e I don't care. Other people may see this, so I'm going to list a few. 1. Bartender- Relaxing... Definitely a lot like Mushishi I loved this anime a ton, one of my most favorite anime of all time. 2. Gallery Fake- More comedic, but again like Mushishi as well. Revolves around a man who was a professional courier or a famous art museum, but was fired because of reasons unknown, now he owns a Gallery that is composed of "fake" art and deals with the black market. 3. Golgo 13- A lot more action, about an international assassin who accepts jobs from anyone. Why these three? Well for starters they follow the same plot as this: 1 man who is a complete professional in their job and well known throughout the earth as a "legend" of some sort. They all deal with helping people and changing their lives [Bartender through cocktails, Gallery Fake through art, and Golgo 13... well....]. They're all awesome and real great Side Note: I'm going to try Kino's Journey, I've been holding it off because it looked strange, but now I'm definitely gonna try it.