Overview
«Una melancólica pero hermosa representación de un mundo que perece». - Banana Yoshimoto
En un futuro lejano, la humanidad está al borde de la desaparición. Dispersos en pequeñas tribus bajo el cuidado de unas enigmáticas «Madres», los últimos humanos intentan sobrevivir en un planeta irreconocible. Algunos niños nacen en fábricas, creados a partir de células de animales; otros se nutren a través de la fotosíntesis, como las plantas. Tal vez la continuidad de la especie dependa del mestizaje con estas nuevas criaturas, pero nadie sabe si los vínculos y la sociedad lograrán perdurar.
A lo largo de episodios que abarcan diversas eras, Bajo el ojo del gran pájaro ofrece una visión asombrosa del fin de nuestra especie. Con una sensibilidad única, Hiromi Kawakami ha construido un universo a la vez frágil y luminoso, que nos lleva a preguntarnos sobre las cualidades que nos hacen realmente humanos.
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“A melancholic but beautiful portrayal of a world that is dying.” —Banana Yoshimoto
In the distant future, humanity is on the brink of extinction. Scattered in small tribes under the care of enigmatic “Mothers,” the last humans try to survive on an unrecognizable planet. Some children are born in factories, created from animal cells; others are nourished through photosynthesis, like plants. Perhaps the continuity of the species depends on interbreeding with these new creatures, but no one knows if the bonds and society will manage to endure.
Through episodes spanning various eras, Under the Eye of the Great Bird offers an astonishing vision of the end of our species. With unique sensitivity, Hiromi Kawakami has constructed a universe that is both fragile and luminous, leading us to question the qualities that make us truly human.
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