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[Discussion] What are some of the weirdest/most niche genres (in your opinion) that you enjoyed watching? (reddthat.com)

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[–] flameleaf@ani.social 4 points 4 weeks ago

Medicine Man/Woman anime. Shows like Mushishi, Mononoke, Natsume Yuujinchou...

They're typically episodic stories about a traveler who can see supernatural forces that no one else can (typically Yokai, but the Mushi in Mushishi are basically alien lifeforms) and uses their powers to help ordinary people in their struggles to live alongside or communicate with them.

I love these shows because they shine purely on their ability to create compelling drama without relying on ongoing plot lines or recurring characters. They're just microcosms of humanity in its purest form. Mushishi is particularly impressive. Every episode feels like a short film, not a tv show.