Mushi-Uta
Series Overview
Mushi-uta's story takes place in the near future. Ten years before the story's opening, strange insect-like creatures known as "Mushi" began appearing. The Mushi are able to consume peoples' dreams and thoughts in return for supernatural powers. At the end of episode one, protagonist Daisuke "Kakkou" Kusuriya encounters a young girl named Shiika Anmoto. The two, in time, become quite close. However, unbeknownst to Kakkou, Shiika is an escapee from a secret prison known as GARDEN where those posessed by the Mushi, known as the Mushitsuki are held. GARDEN's military force, the Special Environmental Conservation Executive Office, dispatches its finest killer to track down Shiika. However, they are faced with resistance from the Mushibane resistance organisation, led by the secretive "Ladybird."
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
24 min per episode
2007 – 2007
Premiered: Fri, Jul 6, 2007
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “Dreaming Firefly”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuo Sakai
Reiko Yoshida
Junpei Fujita
Yoshihiro Sekiya
Jun Taguma
Makoto Chiba, Tomoko Suzuki, Ryosuke Hiramitsu, Tomoko Kawasaki
Department Leadership Roster
Makoto Chiba
Producer
Tomoko Suzuki
Producer
Ryosuke Hiramitsu
Producer
Tomoko Kawasaki
Producer
Junpei Fujita
Original Music Composer
Jun Taguma
Editor
Yoshihiro Sekiya
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
International Certification Matrix
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mushi-Uta
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What is Mushi-Uta about?
Mushi-uta's story takes place in the near future. Ten years before the story's opening, strange insect-like creatures known as "Mushi" began appearing. The Mushi are able to consume peoples' dreams and thoughts in return for supernatural powers. At the end of episode one, protagonist Daisuke "Kakkou" Kusuriya encounters a young girl named Shiika Anmoto. The two, in time, become quite close. However, unbeknownst to Kakkou, Shiika is an escapee from a secret prison known as GARDEN where those posessed by the Mushi, known as the Mushitsuki are held. GARDEN's military force, the Special Environmental Conservation Executive Office, dispatches its finest killer to track down Shiika. However, they are faced with resistance from the Mushibane resistance organisation, led by the secretive "Ladybird."
How many seasons does Mushi-Uta have?
Mushi-Uta comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Mushi-Uta?
Key cast members in Mushi-Uta include Kana Hanazawa, Shintaro Asanuma, Hitomi Nabatame, Ai Nonaka, Wataru Hatano.
Who created or directed Mushi-Uta?
Mushi-Uta was developed and directed by Kazuo Sakai.