The art is so detailed and gorgeous. Also the premise is definitely unique so I can see why it won an award. But I was hoping for a better execution and world building. Like, some details about that doctor who proposed that idea to Tenkotsu's parents and the hygiene exhibition shown at first. Those looked pretty shady to me so I was hoping author would explore them a bit more. The main story is tragic nonetheless- Hisao being used as a sacrifice and replacement for his brother all the time and then Akihiko ending up using Tenkotsu as a replacement for Hisao creates a full circle moment at the end. Anyways, it definitely had so much potential to be a longer series but I kinda get the appeal of it being a one-shot.
The art is so detailed and gorgeous. Also the premise is definitely unique so I can see why it won an award. But I was hoping for a better execution and world building. Like, some details about that doctor who proposed that idea to Tenkotsu's parents and the hygiene exhibition shown at first. Those looked pretty shady to me so I was hoping author would explore them a bit more. The main story is tragic nonetheless- Hisao being used as a sacrifice and replacement for his brother all the time and then Akihiko ending up using Tenkotsu as a replacement for Hisao creates a full circle moment at the end. Anyways, it definitely had so much potential to be a longer series but I kinda get the appeal of it being a one-shot.