Reviving this thread again: Now since Mushishi's licensed I may be in a bit of trouble for doing this, if so please don't ban me, just delete the post...? Its three pages pulled out of chapter 31 of the manga, which is (I think) at least two years from being available in the English speaking realms. Translations done by me.
In it we see that Ginko continues his dastardly quest, stopping by outlying towns and villages under the guise of solving the mushi problems for the down to earth countryfolk, but actually stealing the hearts of their daughters, making young women everywhere fall in love with him...
*Is dragged away and beaten*
I swear I translated honestly and didn't tamper with the dialogue; look at the playa that Ginko has become. See for yourself.
Its official, Mushishi Alternative is in full-swing; notice how its always young, unattached, attractive young women that take an interest, and more often than not these are the type he encounters.
Edit:Reading some of the raws that will eventually make up volume 7 of the manga, I can say with utter confidence that there is no doubt in my mind that with time there will be enough quality chapters of Mushishi to make up a season 2 of at least 13 episodes. Chapter 32 is particularly superb, and I can begin to imagine the sort of awe and emotional impact it will make when it becomes animated.
Keep your hopes up!