Coconats • read

Another work made by the same writer behind A Silent Voice (2013). The story tells of a being of mystical or extraterrestrial power sending a shape-shifting entity unto the world, to simply "observe the results". At least as simple as it is now. Over time, this entity learns the functions and behaviors of the thing or being it replicates - though not necessarily understanding them (as far as I know). Horror may not be this series' main genre, but its implementation adds to the emotional atmosphere that covers this story. We even get a taste of powers beyond the characters' own knowledge and understanding at the current time, but even we are quite limited in that. Whether it be psychologically or physically, I just simply appreciate it. Now, here's me being perhaps a bit nit-picky. The art style is also pretty great, even the exaggerated proportions of March doesn't feel out of place. Though, Hayase's outfit does. Some visuals were a bit confusing but overall that's not an issue. And lastly, I was really put off by March's quite loud personality - which I can understand since she's a kid, though it still doesn't stop me from feeling that way. Still, I'm quite intrigued to see how it goes from here!