Don't Destroy Humanity

This is my first review ᕙ(`▿´)ᕗ!!! I chose to write a review for this story because it was probably one of the most enjoyable and refreshing stories I have read in a while. The main character, Osamu, is a somewhat generic "good-guy” –relatable and ordinary; however, this does not withdraw from the overall enjoyment of the story, and even compliments the other personalities in the series. Though I say he is generic, he stands out from most other slice-of-life, romcom protagonists as he is more than a two dimensional self-insert. The other main character of this series is Lilin (Ririn), Osamu’s four year old-adopted daughter.Lilin, is the estranged princess of the planet Rabii which plans to invade Earth. After a chance encounter, Osamu decides to take care of Lilin. At first Osamu cared for Lilin so that she wouldn’t attack Earth, but eventually their relationship grows into genuine filial affection. The story revolves around the interaction between Osamu and Lilin, as well as their interaction with their surroundings and the situation they’re in. Osamu, a man with no knowledge of how to be a parent, struggles with raising a daughter as a single parent, and Lilin, stuck in an alien world, faces the tribulations of childhood. Aside from Osamu and Lilin, there is a diverse cast of characters: Mochida, Osamu’s love interest who works at Lilin’s daycare; Mayhew, Lilin’s crewmate who is stuck on Earth as well; and Cockatrice, a speaking bird from Rabii that can transform into a buff man. Each character is bright, funny, and purposeful. The art for this series is phenomenal and on par with many high-ranking series. Kabatani’s unique art style accentuates the settings and characters–tactfully alternating between comical and realistic. Each panel is detailed with masterful hatching that adds a layer of texture to everything. Facial expressions are cute, funny, and capture the character’s emotions perfectly. Overall, the art is as extraordinary as the story. Unfortunately, the series was canceled with four volumes. Towards the end of the serialization, the author was given a couple chapters to wrap up the series and many characters were left under-developed. Some characters were even introduced and then never seen again. Nevertheless, this was an enjoyable read for me and I hope to see more from the author and the artist.