Mushen Ji (Tales of Herding Gods) [Episode 64]

Tales of Herding Gods Episode 64: The Unseen Ties That Bind

The Disabled Elderly Village has always felt like a warm hug in the cold chaos of Daxu—until now. Episode 64 of Mushen Ji (Tales of Herding Gods) yanks the rug out from under that comfort, forcing Qin Mu to confront a truth so raw it makes the demons of Daxu look tame.

The episode opens with a scene that’ll make your chest tight—Qin Mu tending to the nine elders who raised him, their laughter echoing through the village square. But the mood shifts fast when Grandma Si’s hands start trembling as she braids his hair. “You’re growing too fast, little Mu,” she says, her voice cracking. That line? Chills. It’s the first crack in the perfect family facade we’ve come to love.

Then comes the gut punch: Qin Mu overhears the elders arguing about “the debt” in the forbidden storage shed. The animation here is chef’s kiss—Sparkly Key Animation Studio uses shadow play to hide their faces, making every word feel like a secret you’re not supposed to hear. “We can’t keep him in the dark forever,” Grandpa Meng growls, slamming his cane. “The gods will come for what’s theirs.” Wait, what debt? And why does Qin Mu keep having flashbacks of a glowing stone in the elders’ hands?

The action ramps up when a pack of shadow wolves attacks the village. Qin Mu’s powers go haywire—his fists glow with golden light, and he takes down three wolves in one swing. But here’s the twist: the wolves aren’t after the villagers. They’re after the stone hidden in Grandma Si’s pocket. When Qin Mu grabs it to protect her, the stone burns his palm, and he sees a vision of a woman with silver hair crying over a baby. Is that his mom?

The final scene? Heartbreaking. Qin Mu confronts the elders at sunset, the stone still smoking in his hand. “Who am I?” he yells, tears mixing with the dirt on his face. The elders don’t answer—they just bow their heads. The screen fades to black with the sound of Qin Mu’s sobs.

Let’s talk about the fan reactions because they’re so relatable. On MyAnimeList, user DemonSlayer2005 wrote, “I screamed when the stone burned him—this changes everything!” Another user, FantasyLover12, added, “The elders lied to him, but I can’t hate them? They raised him out of love, not malice.” And can we mention the animation? The fight scenes are fluid, but the quiet moments—like Grandma Si’s trembling hands—hit harder. Sparkly Key knows how to balance action with emotion.

My only gripe? The episode ends on a cliffhanger that’ll make you count the days until Episode 65. But honestly, that’s a good problem to have. Mushen Ji Episode 64 isn’t just another fantasy anime episode—it’s a story about family, secrets, and what it means to belong. If you’re into shows that make you laugh, gasp, and ugly-cry all in 24 minutes, this one’s for you.

Final thought: Qin Mu’s journey isn’t just about fighting demons—it’s about fighting the truth. And Episode 64 proves that sometimes, the scariest monsters are the ones we love the most.

Rating: 9/10—watch it with tissues. You’ll need ’em.