Nise-Kazura

Nise-Kazura appear in the 13th episode of season 1 of the Anime Series Mushishi.

Description
The Nise-Kazura is a rope-like mushi that absorb sunlight in order to survive. When sunlight is not availible they burrow into the bodies of the dead sothey can get more sunlight. They remain in a host until they are strong enough to migrate from that place on their own.

Once strong enough the Nise-kazura turns black and becomes visible even to normal eyes.

Plot


In episode 13 all the stronger Nise-kazura join together to form a bridge like structure to migrate, this phenomena lead to the legend of the "One Night Bridge" in the village.

Weakness
The Nise-Kazura don't break when pulled in the opposite direction but when one pulls them in the same direction they break easliy.

They have an affinity towards sunlight.