Synopsis

Gen, a boy still finding his way, frequently exasperated his father with his boisterous play, a play that often drew unwanted attention. Other children, sensing his vulnerability stemming from his mother’s absence, retaliated with unkindness. The boy possessed a strength beyond his years, and he also insisted on seeing things unseen by others—peculiar creatures lurking at the edges of perception. With Ginko's arrival, the source of Gen’s unusual power began to unfold, as the mushishi recounted t