Mushishi

Behind your eyelids lurk creatures called mushi, some of which devour silence and others which bring madness to men. These beings came into existence alongside life itself, and still coexist with our world, hidden from most. As a mushishi, Ginko possesses the knowledge and abilities to help those who are inadvertently impacted by mushi. With a wry grin, he travels far and wide, aware of the existence of these elusive creatures, while most remain oblivious. This manga won the Excellence Prize for Manga at the 7th Japan Media Arts Festival in 2003, as well as the Kodansha Manga Award for General Manga in 2006.