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Omoide Emanon is a short manga, adapted from a japanese speculative fiction. The story revolves around a young compulsive man, who meets a mysterious wandering girl, referring to herself as "Emanon". The man becomes aware of the fact that Emanon's memory begins 3 billion years ago, with the formation of life, and will continue to be passed down, in the fashion she received it, to her offspring. This short manga illustrates the affect the two have on each other, and the unique nature of their relationship beautifully, seeking to assert a claim about the tricky topic of purpose.

The highlight of this manga would definitely ... be the characters. All the characters are realistic, and incredibly compelling. I found myself falling in love with Emanon in tempo to the fascination and companionship that the man eagerly seeks throughout the work. The man and his life painted a portrait so true to the human experience, that is not revealing or insightful, but hopeful.

The conflicts depicted in the work, are well portrayed, easily anticipated as they are somewhat scripted. The entire situation of their fateful encounter, and subsequent interaction would be much more compelling if the circumstances were more expansive, or perhaps, just better thought out.

The art, while nothing new, holds a familiar charm that helps to accent the realism that the work strives for

All in all, Omoide Emanon is a short, but bittersweet read that no enthusiast should pass over..