# Mushishi Watch Order

Also known as: Mushi-Shi, Mushishi Zoku Shou, Mushi-Shi: The Next Passage
Source: https://www.animechrono.com/franchise/mushishi
Last updated: 2026-10-31
Last checked against current sources: 2026-10-30
AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special in chronological story order, mark optional entries, say where to start, and are maintained by signed-in fans with versioned edits that can be reverted (6 entries in this order).

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.

## Recommended first watch

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.

## Start here

Start with Episodes 1-26 (Mushishi).

Nothing in this order is marked optional.

## The chronological order

1. Mushishi: Episodes 1-26
2. Mushishi: Hihamukage (special)
3. Mushishi Zoku Shou: Episodes 1-10
4. Mushishi Zoku Shou: Odoro no Michi (special)
5. Mushishi Zoku Shou 2: Episodes 1-10
6. Mushishi: Suzu no Shizuku (movie)

## Release order

Sorted by air date. This follows when each entry aired, which may differ from the chronological watch order.

1. Mushishi: Episodes 1-26 — aired 2005-10-23
2. Mushishi: Hihamukage (special) — aired 2014-01-04
3. Mushishi Zoku Shou: Episodes 1-10 — aired 2014-04-05
4. Mushishi Zoku Shou: Odoro no Michi (special) — aired 2014-08-20
5. Mushishi Zoku Shou 2: Episodes 1-10 — aired 2014-10-19
6. Mushishi: Suzu no Shizuku (movie) — aired 2015-05-16

## 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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