LAND OF THE LUSTROUSは、アクションやファンタジーだけでなく、ドラマやミステリーといった要素も含んだ作品です。宝石たちの生き様や感情に触れることで、人間とは何か?生きるとは何か?というテーマにも考えさせられます。この作品は、誰にでもわかりやすく楽しめる作品ですが、同時に深く考えさせられる作品でもあります。漫画もアニメもまだ完結していませんが、今後の展開に期待したいですね。
LAND OF THE LUSTROUS is a popular manga by Haruko Ichikawa that is serialized in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon.In 2017, it was made into a 3D animation by Orange Productions.This work is set in a far future world where Earth has been repeatedly destroyed by meteorites.There, the human-shaped "jewels" live their lives fighting against the "Moon People" who are targeting them.Gemstones have different personalities depending on their hardness, color, and personality.The main character is "Phosphophyllite", which has a hardness of 3.5 and is not suitable for battle.Phos grows through creating encyclopedias and interacting with other Gems in order to find his role.However, in the process, Phos may lose his body and memories.The appeal of this work lies first in its beautiful visuals.The transparency and brilliance of the jewels, the fantastic appearance of the moon people, and the devastated landscape of Earth are all beautifully expressed in 3D animation.The characters of the jewels are also attractive.Although they are immortal, they seek growth and change.In this process, we experience various emotions such as friendship, love, hostility, and hatred.Phos, in particular, is a character who changes dramatically throughout the story, and many readers will likely empathize with or be surprised by his appearance.Furthermore, this work draws you in to the mysteries and secrets of the world of jewels.Why are the moon people targeting the jewels?Where do the gems come from?Why did the Earth look like this?Hints to answer these questions are scattered throughout the story.LAND OF THE LUSTROUS is a work that includes not only action and fantasy, but also drama and mystery elements.By experiencing the lives and emotions of the jewels, we can learn what it means to be human.What does it mean to live?It also makes me think about this theme.This is a work that anyone can easily understand and enjoy, but at the same time it is a work that will make you think deeply.Both the manga and anime have not been completed yet, but I look forward to future developments.