Overall, this series reminds me somewhat of Pet Shop of Horrors. This isn't due to any similarity in storyline but rather the format in which the story unfolds. It appears to be episodic, with each chapter delving into a different facet of the interaction between science and humanity—whether it involves androids or biotechnology, among other aspects. The narrative highlights the varying motivations people have concerning technology and their emotions and thoughts towards androids. For instance, some individuals wish to dominate and command their robots, while others believe they are equals. Consequently, numerous characters are introduced, along with their relationships to robots or technology.
Due to the multitude of plotlines, the story occasionally feels scattered as we encounter a wide array of characters, causing the main storyline to become somewhat obscured. This is acceptable to an extent, but if you're like me, after a while, you start longing for more development regarding the primary protagonists, particularly the first ones introduced, Sui and Vermillion (also refer to my recent review of Volume 5).
The artwork is somewhat simplistic. While I wasn't expecting visuals akin to Vampire Knight, the lack of intricate detail was perhaps the weakest aspect of this series. The female character is visually appealing most of the time, but I can't say the male characters qualify as bishonen. In some panels, their eyes weren't even drawn! The male characters lacked eye detail in all panels. Admittedly, since it was created in 1993, the style may differ from current trends. However, the storyline might compensate for this. At least one person has mentioned they prefer this series over some popular shojo titles due to its perceived depth and meaning.
There aren't many discussions available about this series. I suspect it wasn't very popular.
If you're seeking romance, this series might not fulfill your expectations, at least up to Volume 5, where I currently am.
More information (possible spoiler)
I find this topic highly complex, as I previously indicated. Creating a real human being and wielding such power is undeniably perilous. One striking moment in this series occurred when Vermillon, one of the robots, stated that Sui, the human girl he resides with, means a great deal to him but not precisely as a sister or lover—he has no 'label' for her.
My Rating:
Story: B
Art: C
Recommended: The storyline is captivating thus far, and there are segments that could indeed provoke thought. Overall, it's a commendable exploration of this subject matter, and the concept of "love" (I use quotations because perhaps it's not the precise term to describe what a robot feels for another or a human?) is well-considered and not overly dramatic or unrealistic (based on what I've read so far). Of course, there are the typical expected elements of shojo along with the usual plot devices and concerns regarding robot-human interactions we've encountered elsewhere, such as in Isaac Asimov's robot stories or more recent works like Chobits (which likely differs from this series, possibly because it targeted a male audience with some fanservice, but I'm digressing...). I'm curious about the direction this will take and will continue to look forward to future releases.
Popular Reviews
Due to the multitude of plotlines, the story occasionally feels scattered as we encounter a wide array of characters, causing the main storyline to become somewhat obscured. This is acceptable to an extent, but if you're like me, after a while, you start longing for more development regarding the primary protagonists, particularly the first ones introduced, Sui and Vermillion (also refer to my recent review of Volume 5).
The artwork is somewhat simplistic. While I wasn't expecting visuals akin to Vampire Knight, the lack of intricate detail was perhaps the weakest aspect of this series. The female character is visually appealing most of the time, but I can't say the male characters qualify as bishonen. In some panels, their eyes weren't even drawn! The male characters lacked eye detail in all panels. Admittedly, since it was created in 1993, the style may differ from current trends. However, the storyline might compensate for this. At least one person has mentioned they prefer this series over some popular shojo titles due to its perceived depth and meaning.
There aren't many discussions available about this series. I suspect it wasn't very popular.
If you're seeking romance, this series might not fulfill your expectations, at least up to Volume 5, where I currently am.
More information (possible spoiler)
I find this topic highly complex, as I previously indicated. Creating a real human being and wielding such power is undeniably perilous. One striking moment in this series occurred when Vermillon, one of the robots, stated that Sui, the human girl he resides with, means a great deal to him but not precisely as a sister or lover—he has no 'label' for her.
My Rating:
Story: B
Art: C
Recommended: The storyline is captivating thus far, and there are segments that could indeed provoke thought. Overall, it's a commendable exploration of this subject matter, and the concept of "love" (I use quotations because perhaps it's not the precise term to describe what a robot feels for another or a human?) is well-considered and not overly dramatic or unrealistic (based on what I've read so far). Of course, there are the typical expected elements of shojo along with the usual plot devices and concerns regarding robot-human interactions we've encountered elsewhere, such as in Isaac Asimov's robot stories or more recent works like Chobits (which likely differs from this series, possibly because it targeted a male audience with some fanservice, but I'm digressing...). I'm curious about the direction this will take and will continue to look forward to future releases.
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