that was solid! evenso it starts out like an oldtimey hardboiled detective story, it also delves into robot ethics and human emotions - top notch writing and art!
Just reread this for the first time in a very long time, still a masterpiece. From the art style which is so rarely seen particularly nowadays to the characterization and growth, a true classic.
Definitely a top tier masterpiece. Everything this guy wright is amazing, and unlike many other writers (Vagabond, hxh, berserk) he actually finishes his work.
It really gave off the Iraq war vibes especially all those “rumors of weapons of mass destruction”, and it doesn’t help that Darius looks like Saddam Hussein.
Overall, it was a great manga. Definitely enjoyed myself.