A Mushishi (蟲師, mushishi?, lit. master of insects), or Mushi Master in the official English translation, is a person who has the ability to see mushi. These people travel from place to place and attend to situations that involve mushi. The protagonist of the series, Ginko, is a mushishi and the series is regarding his adventures as a mushishi.
Mushishi are mostly people who can see mushi, although one usually does not have to be a mushishi to be affected by or affect mushi. Most mushishi have a gift to see mushi (this skill is called "youshitsu"). Many mushishi unavoidably attract Mushi, and for this reason must constantly be on the move. The primary reason for the attraction is mostly due to the items mushishi carry which allow them to capture, ward off, attract or even kill mushi.
Notable characters
| Name | Occupation | Susceptible to Mushi? |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Mushi Master | No |
| Ginko | Mushi Master | Yes |
| Nui | Mushi Master | Yes |
| Tanyuu Karibusa | Scribe | Yes |
| Yahagi | Mushi Master | Yes |
Derived items
Other names
- Mushi-shi
- Bug Master
- Insect Master
- Master of Bugs
- Master of Insects