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Ezo Momonga · 2014-05-23, 22:38

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Originally Posted by Dop

One of the things about this show I've always liked is that the Mushi aren't depicted in tones of good or evil. They just exist, and in a way this episode highlights that dual nature, as while their presence is a curse to Teru, it brings a blessing to the places she visits.

This series reminds me of what I read about Japanese gardening in the past, which tries to simulate a part of nature artificially, which is basically contradicting. So, accepting the contradiction and simplifying it is its basic philosophy, which is usually represented by contrasting light and shadow. Yeah, I agree that the duality concept (either as contradicting nature of just human desires or of all living entities) plays an important role in the series.

Hazou · 2014-05-23, 23:21

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Originally Posted by quigonkenny

Her voice sounds very familiar to me, too, but I couldn't find reference to her anywhere. Her name, according to the credits, is 池田小雪 (Ikeda Koyuki?). Maybe you'll have better luck.

No luck. Seriously this is going to bother me now. I swear I have heard that voice from somewhere. I swear. And....bothered.

BloodyKitty · 2014-05-24, 03:29

Bittersweet story with a ray of hope at the ending. I tend to love stories like this, ans as usual Mushishi delivers with its great storytelling and voice acting.

I almost thought Yasu surely died even when the rain started to fall.

Kanon · 2014-05-24, 05:21

One of the best episode of the season. Teru's final lines were beautiful.

Ginko and Teru share a similar way of life, they're unable to settle down anywhere because of their gifts/cruses and they have decided to use them to help other people. As Ginko put it, Teru found the perfect way to coexist with the mushi possessing her. It's tough being a drifter, but at least Teru now knows she will be able to have a normal life someday.

Yoko Hikasa was great as Teru. She sounded a bit different from usual.

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Originally Posted by Hazou

No luck. Seriously this is going to bother me now. I swear I have heard that voice from somewhere. I swear. And....bothered.

I doubt you heard her anywhere. She just has a very common voice.

Guardian Enzo · 2014-05-24, 08:57

I can't find any indication that any of the child actors used here have had major roles in anything else (though the boy who plays Ryou has the same name as Japan's most famous golfer, Ishikawa Ryo).

cyth · 2014-05-24, 09:06

Holy shit, this was god-tier Mushishi. Strange rain sure is pretty.

Haak · 2014-05-25, 19:21

So was anybody else tempted to scream "PLEASE COME, THE TENDER RAIN" during this episode or was it just me?

Flower · 2014-05-25, 19:27

Ep 7 was another excellent one....

The focus on Teru's character was very thought provoking and moving.

Stunningly executed wth such a simple theme, too. Just plain excellent....

Cloudedmind · 2014-05-25, 21:10

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Originally Posted by Haak

So was anybody else tempted to scream "PLEASE COME, THE TENDER RAIN" during this episode or was it just me?

Oh man, I wish I had been, because that is hilarious.

Guardian Enzo · 2014-05-25, 21:31

I actually had "Here Comes the Rain Again" running through my head..

ChainLegacy · 2014-05-25, 22:36

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Originally Posted by Kanon

Ginko and Teru share a similar way of life, they're unable to settle down anywhere because of their gifts/cruses and they have decided to use them to help other people.

Indeed, I was thinking Ginko would share that he has a similar circumstance to give her a feeling of camaraderie, but that's not really his style, I guess.

IceHism · 2014-05-27, 01:54

Thank god for the interesting story, i thought it might be something boring since ep6 was good. Rain is always a great subject to use.

quigonkenny · 2014-05-27, 17:17

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Originally Posted by Haak

So was anybody else tempted to scream "PLEASE COME, THE TENDER RAIN" during this episode or was it just me?

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

I actually had "Here Comes the Rain Again" running through my head..

Wrong "rain", but still best "rain" song ever...

shenzu · 2014-05-30, 07:21

Really loved the different shades of irony throughout last week's episode. Also it's kind of funny how the rain girl's name is Teru, which is similar to and reminds me of the "Teru Teru Bozu"- a doll hung by the window in the hope of keeping rain away

Not sure if the same character for that (which apparently is a verb that describes sunshine according to wiki) is in Teru's name but there's food for thought.

Also happened to come across this picture on Tumblr. Apparently drawn from an animator named Terumi Nishii for the latest episode.

Spoiler for awwww it's Teru who brings rain with the guy who chases rainbows from S1!:

Kanon · 2014-05-30, 11:00

No Mushishi this week either. By popular demand (my ass!), they're re-airing the special instead of a new episode.

I saw the news a few days ago but wanted to make sure before posting it. I am sadness.

Blaat · 2014-05-30, 11:16

Are they having some production troubles?

Kanon · 2014-05-30, 11:28

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Originally Posted by Blaat

Are they having some production troubles?

That's my bet. It's way too fishy that they would re-air the special so soon.

Dop · 2014-05-30, 11:38

Aaaaargh!!!!

MCAL · 2014-05-30, 17:39

I hope that doesn't mean there will be one unaired episode by the end.

achirist · 2014-05-30, 18:40

If there was popular demand for the special, then release it on DVD to make money...these repeated skipped weeks are a real drag.

2014-05-24, 03:29	Link #223
BloodyKitty Raindrop Melancholy Join Date: Jul 2009	Bittersweet story with a ray of hope at the ending. I tend to love stories like this, ans as usual Mushishi delivers with its great storytelling and voice acting. I almost thought Yasu surely died even when the rain started to fall. __________________ The fact that you cry The fact that you lose your temper The fact that you get angry The fact that you hate The fact that you scream The fact that you suffer The fact that you mourn The fact that you despair Or the fact that you come to a resolution Cannot prove that you are right. ~Everybody Has the Right to Make Mistakes~ - Quoted from Kino's Journey Vol. 12

2014-05-25, 19:21	Link #227
Haak Me, An Intellectual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Age: 33	So was anybody else tempted to scream "PLEASE COME, THE TENDER RAIN" during this episode or was it just me? __________________ MAL \| AnimeSuki Choice Awards 2020 Winners

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Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	Ep 7 was another excellent one.... The focus on Teru's character was very thought provoking and moving. Stunningly executed wth such a simple theme, too. Just plain excellent.... __________________

2014-05-30, 07:21	Link #234
shenzu Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006	Really loved the different shades of irony throughout last week's episode. Also it's kind of funny how the rain girl's name is Teru, which is similar to and reminds me of the "Teru Teru Bozu"- a doll hung by the window in the hope of keeping rain away Not sure if the same character for that (which apparently is a verb that describes sunshine according to wiki) is in Teru's name but there's food for thought. Also happened to come across this picture on Tumblr. Apparently drawn from an animator named Terumi Nishii for the latest episode. Spoiler for awwww it's Teru who brings rain with the guy who chases rainbows from S1!: I think I just shipped it!

2014-05-30, 11:00	Link #235
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	No Mushishi this week either. By popular demand (my ass!), they're re-airing the special instead of a new episode. I saw the news a few days ago but wanted to make sure before posting it. I am sadness. __________________

2014-05-24, 09:06	Link #226
cyth Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 38	Holy shit, this was god-tier Mushishi. Strange rain sure is pretty.

2014-05-27, 01:54	Link #232
IceHism Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014	Thank god for the interesting story, i thought it might be something boring since ep6 was good. Rain is always a great subject to use.

2014-05-30, 11:16	Link #236
Blaat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004	Are they having some production troubles? __________________ MyAnimeList

2014-05-30, 11:38	Link #238
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	Aaaaargh!!!!

2014-05-30, 17:39	Link #239
MCAL Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012	I hope that doesn't mean there will be one unaired episode by the end.

2014-05-30, 18:40	Link #240
achirist Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: US	If there was popular demand for the special, then release it on DVD to make money...these repeated skipped weeks are a real drag. __________________ Can you hear it? The true melody.