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Mushishi Watch Order
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Also known as Mushi-Shi, Mushishi Zoku Shou, Mushi-Shi: The Next Passage
The Mushishi watch order is short and almost fully episodic, so release order works best. Start with Mushishi (Episodes 1-26, 2005-2006), where the wandering mushi master Ginko helps villagers troubled by mushi, primitive life forms that most people cannot see. Nine years later, the one-hour special Hihamukage (2014) leads into Mushishi Zoku Shou, the Next Passage, which aired in two halves: Episodes 1-10, then Episodes 1-10 of part 2 (episodes 11-20 overall). Odoro no Michi (Path of Thorns), a Blu-ray episode, fits between the two halves. The film Suzu no Shizuku (Bell Droplets, 2015) adapts the manga's final arc and ends the anime. Because the stories stand alone, you can skip around, but save Suzu no Shizuku for last.
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Checked October 2026Watch Mushishi (26 episodes), Hihamukage, Zoku Shou part 1 (10), Odoro no Michi, Zoku Shou part 2 (10), then the Suzu no Shizuku film.
The stories are self-contained, so skipping around is fine; Suzu no Shizuku is the true ending.
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- Start with Episodes 1-26 (Mushishi).
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- Nothing in this order is marked optional.
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Mushishi
#1 · 1 entry
- 1Episodes 1-26
Start here. Mushishi (26 episodes, 2005-2006): Ginko wanders rural Japan helping people troubled by mushi. Episodic.
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Mushishi: Hihamukage
#2 · 1 entry
- 2Mushishi: Hihamukage
Hihamukage (1-hour special, 2014): an eclipse that never ends. The bridge to Zoku Shou, made nine years later.
Special
Mushishi Zoku Shou
#3 · 1 entry
- 3Episodes 1-10
Zoku Shou, part 1 (10 episodes, 2014): the Next Passage, more of Ginko's travels in the same style.
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Mushishi Zoku Shou: Odoro no Michi
#4 · 1 entry
- 4Mushishi Zoku Shou: Odoro no Michi
Path of Thorns (Blu-ray episode, 2014): a Ginko story that fits between the two halves of Zoku Shou.
Special
Mushishi Zoku Shou 2
#5 · 1 entry
- 5Episodes 1-10
Zoku Shou, part 2 (10 episodes, Oct-Dec 2014): the last TV stories, episodes 11-20 of the Next Passage.
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Mushishi: Suzu no Shizuku
#6 · 1 entry
- 6Mushishi: Suzu no Shizuku
The ending. Bell Droplets (film, 2015) adapts the manga's final arc, about a girl who became a mountain's lord.
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The correct order to watch Mushishi, as one listShowHide
Watch Mushishi in this order. 6 entries, chronological.
- Mushishi: Episodes 1-26
- Mushishi: Hihamukage (special)
- Mushishi Zoku Shou: Episodes 1-10
- Mushishi Zoku Shou: Odoro no Michi (special)
- Mushishi Zoku Shou 2: Episodes 1-10
- Mushishi: Suzu no Shizuku (movie)
How this order works
AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special for a franchise in chronological story order, the order the events happen. When an OVA or movie takes place partway through a season, the episode range is split so it sits where it belongs. Entries you can skip are marked optional, and each order says where to start. Release order, sorted by air date, is a secondary view once every entry has a date. The orders began as a hand-curated set, and episode counts and air dates come from AniList. Fans maintain the orders from there. Any signed-in user can edit one. Edits from trusted contributors go live right away and the rest are reviewed first. Every change is versioned and can be reverted, and each order shows when it was last updated and last checked.
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Mushishi watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Mushishi in?
Watch Mushishi (26 episodes), Hihamukage, Zoku Shou part 1 (10), Odoro no Michi, Zoku Shou part 2 (10), then the Suzu no Shizuku film. The stories are self-contained, so skipping around is fine; Suzu no Shizuku is the true ending.
Do I need to watch Mushishi in order?
Mostly no. Almost every episode is a self-contained story about Ginko and the mushi. Release order is best, and the film Suzu no Shizuku should come last because it adapts the manga's ending.
Where do the Mushishi specials go?
Hihamukage (2014) goes between the 2005 series and Zoku Shou. Odoro no Michi goes between the two halves of Zoku Shou.
Is Mushishi Zoku Shou a sequel?
It is a continuation in the same episodic style, adapting the manga chapters the 2005 series skipped. You can start it without much setup, but the first series is the natural place to begin.
What is the chronological order of Mushishi?
Start with Episodes 1-26 (Mushishi), then continue with Mushishi: Hihamukage, Episodes 1-10 (Mushishi Zoku Shou), Mushishi Zoku Shou: Odoro no Michi, Episodes 1-10 (Mushishi Zoku Shou 2), and Mushishi: Suzu no Shizuku. The full Mushishi watch order on this page has 6 entries across 6 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Mushishi?
Mushishi aired in the same order as the chronological watch order, starting with Episodes 1-26 (Mushishi).
How many episodes is Mushishi?
Mushishi has 46 TV episodes in this order, plus 1 movie and 2 specials.
Where do the Mushishi movies fit in the watch order?
Mushishi: Suzu no Shizuku comes right after Episodes 1-10 (Mushishi Zoku Shou 2).
Are the Mushishi OVAs and specials required?
Every entry in this order is currently marked essential by the community, so the OVAs and specials are placed where they matter to the story. If you think one is skippable, sign in and add a note to it.
Is Mushishi finished?
Yes. Mushishi has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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