Visually, this is one impressive episode. The shot of the village covered in snow and rust looks breathtaking. Although if I think about it, it's kind of creepy as well since it reminds me of Silent Hill's alternate dimension. In fact, the theme of 'rust' presents in almost every single element in the episode from the voice of a character to the effect that the Mushi has on a living creature. Unfortunately, the story feels a bit weak this time around. This is probably the 3rd story to use the theme of alienation of someone who is different. I probably wouldn't mind seeing the same theme again if there is a twist to it. Unfortunately, the story doesn't offer any surprising revelation. There is, however, one thematic repetition that I like and that is the remainder that in most cases, Mushi and humans can't live together in symbiotic manner.
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