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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Made me feel a bit melancholy and reminded me of how finite we are. Love how it made me feel for the robots 💛
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
I really enjoyed this take on the robot overlords and seeing it from their perspective with little emotional context.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It left me with a feeling of melancholy. A nice quick read definitely would recommend especially if you like sci-fi and this with a melancholy feel. Love all the stories and how they worked together.
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An intertwining series of stories about robots and how they evolve over the course of hundreds of years while the needs of humanity shift and change. The robots are 100% the heroes as humanity slowly kills itself off. As time goes by, the robots gain more personality and their stories range from funny to poignant to sad. I really enjoyed how characters sometimes crossed paths across years, which made this entire thing feel like it was really taking place within a larger world. The robot designs and illustrations feel like very traditional manga with a real Astro Boy feel. I really enjoyed this entire thing and the story flew past with the final pages feeling like a testament to the very best and the very worst of what humanity is capable of.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
I was under the impression that these were all self-contained one-shots, so I rated them individually until I realized to stop. These shorts slowly build into a story.
#1: 1 star
I didn't care for it. One of those goose chases with a twist, but I always appreciate detective characters, especially ones who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty.
#2: 2 stars
Somber but wholesome. Two robots reflect on a tragedy for robot kind and the finiteness of human lifespans. But it's sort of heartwarming.
#3: 1 star
A bit of time travel, I guess. Wasn't that engaging tho
#4: 3 stars
This gives me iyashei vibes. Watching an android do errands, help people, and download various instructions was calming. Just day to day life for Ito. The artwork shines in this as well with different locations and dynamic poses. It ends a bit wistfully too. Hmm.
#5: 2 stars
Not much to say. Necessary plot and backstory
#6: 3 stars
Aww, during a checkup, Ito remembers his deceased spouse. And he has a chance encounter with a new friend.
#7: 2 stars
Hmm
#8 3 stars
Interesting!
I love Toby and Chloe's end. Who knew robots could make you feel all warm and tingly inside. c: Onda's story is so doggone boring. Like, what's the point? Ito and Chloe/Toby's story was so much more impactful.
Overall, the stories are a little disjointed and take a while to form any type of thread, but it's worth the wait.
#1: 1 star
I didn't care for it. One of those goose chases with a twist, but I always appreciate detective characters, especially ones who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty.
#2: 2 stars
Somber but wholesome. Two robots reflect on a tragedy for robot kind and the finiteness of human lifespans. But it's sort of heartwarming.
#3: 1 star
A bit of time travel, I guess. Wasn't that engaging tho
#4: 3 stars
This gives me iyashei vibes. Watching an android do errands, help people, and download various instructions was calming. Just day to day life for Ito. The artwork shines in this as well with different locations and dynamic poses. It ends a bit wistfully too. Hmm.
#5: 2 stars
Not much to say. Necessary plot and backstory
#6: 3 stars
Aww, during a checkup, Ito remembers his deceased spouse. And he has a chance encounter with a new friend.
#7: 2 stars
Hmm
#8 3 stars
Interesting!
I love Toby and Chloe's end. Who knew robots could make you feel all warm and tingly inside. c: Onda's story is so doggone boring. Like, what's the point? Ito and Chloe/Toby's story was so much more impactful.
Overall, the stories are a little disjointed and take a while to form any type of thread, but it's worth the wait.