The only reason why this manga doesn't have a much higher rating is due to the fact that it has never been properly developed by the author. The story of Sasurai Emanon's project was fragmented across time and failed to be taken seriously. Nevertheless the premise is fascinating and the art is simply the greatest Manga genre has to offer. This is a manga for mature people with a truly inspiring concept. For those who know the movie "Man of Earth" it is hard to not see the similarities between the stories. The movie came out one year before the Manga started to be published. Coincidence? Readingthis manga has gotten me wondering about universal consciousness and the unity of the universe. The way Emanon relates with people is also very real as this is a "real conversation" kind of manga. This adds to our will to believe that Emanon's story might very well be true in some sort of way.

Finally, this is the sort of Manga you hand out to that friend who's too good for Manga and always dismiss this art as being childish and shallow. I would absolutely love to see an in depth series as it does give some "Mushishi" vibes.