By the end of Moyashimon there has been cross-dressing, male on male kissing, and girl on girl action. Even Moyashimon’s agricultural university is somewhat subject to the stereotype of experimentation and debauchery in college/university life. In the initial episodes when there was strong emphasis on Sawaki’s ability, I thought the show was going to take a serious route, where Sawaki’s ability inevitably becomes more well known and dark conspiracies vie to take advantage of his power. Instead his ability fades to become more of a background feature that enriches his and his friends’ college life and hijinks. Still, I liked Moyashimon. The series ensnared me with the unusual power of its protagonist, and kept me in through humor. And a beneficial side effect of watching the show is learning a few things about microbiology. Although I doubt I will remember those facts for long. Moyashimon has the potential for a second season, and if there was, I would pick it up. I find it ironic that I spent my time watching the university life of fictional characters when I have a university life of my own.
