Ep 6. The Crowd that Inhales Dew

In Mushishi season 1 episode 6, titled "The Crowd that Inhales Dew," we follow Ginko, a wandering Mushishi, as he heads towards a village where a mysterious phenomenon is occurring. Upon his arrival, he finds that the villagers have started to behave strangely, inhaling dew drops to the point where they lose consciousness.

As Ginko sets out to investigate this curious phenomenon, he meets a young woman named Aya, who has also inhaled the dew and has fallen into a deep sleep. Aya's elder brother, Kanta, fears for his sister's life, prompting Ginko to find a cure for her condition.

As Ginko delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that the root of the problem lies in the village's past and a curse that was placed on it years ago. He also learns that the curse is tied to the village's love for music, and that the solution may lie in Aya's own musical talents.

Throughout the episode, Ginko's interactions with the villagers shed light on the ethical dilemmas that surround his work as a Mushishi. He must not only heal the afflicted, but also consider the larger impact his actions will have on the natural world.

"The Crowd that Inhales Dew" is a captivating episode that showcases Ginko's careful approach to problem-solving and his deep respect for the natural world. It also highlights the importance of communication, the power of music, and the potentially dangerous consequences of human actions on our environment.