The Shadow that Devours the Sun English Sub & Dub

About The Shadow that Devours the Sun

Here is what The Shadow that Devours the Sun (Mushishi: Hihamukage) is about, retold in plain terms: an adventure, fantasy and supernatural anime by Artland (2014). At its core: The entire countryside comes to a halt midday to witness a rare solar eclipse that is rumored to allow the average person to see Mushi. Unable to avert their gaze, the air is full of awe and wonder—but those who know the Mushi are preparing for the eclipse's aftermath.

Another thread: Based on a prediction from Tanyuu Karibusa, the cursed recorder, Mushishi Ginko stumbles on himself in a very unlucky farming village. Immediately following the solar eclipse, a strange black cloud kicks off to gather in the sky and blocks the sun once more. Suspecting it to be the work of a Mushi known as Hihami, Ginko seeks to liberate the village from perpetual darkness.

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. This one is best suited to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Artland, so the studio's house style defines how The Shadow that Devours the Sun looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Viewers rate it 8.6/10, which signals strong word of mouth. Released in 2014, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.