Ode to Kirihito
Also known as: Kirihito Sanka, きりひと讃歌, Eulogy to Kirihito, Oda Kirihitu, Kirihito
by Osamu Tezuka
Two doctors, the young, passionate and well-liked Osanai and the veteran, ambitious Tatsugaura, are both investigating the mysterious 'Monmow' disease, found only in one remote village, which causes bizarre bone deformation, making its victims take on a beastlike appearance before their deaths. Osanai is sent to the village by Tatsugaura to see if he can find a cause for the disease while also treating the victims to the best of his ability. But in reality, Tatsugaura is scheming against Osanai and intends to infect him with the disease in order to clear the way of any obstacles of presenting his own research, and thus gaining high prestige and rank in the medical world.
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The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A classic, unsettling medical mystery in which two rival doctors investigate a strange disease that appears in a remote village.
Pros
- Gripping, grounded mystery
- Strong moral tension between the doctors
Cons
- Dated art and pacing
- Short run leaves little room for depth
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Two doctors, the young, passionate and well-liked Osanai and the veteran, ambitious Tatsugaura, are both investigating the mysterious Monmow disease, which is found only in one remote village. The premise is a classic medical drama about rivalry, ambition and the moral choices of science.The strength is the tension. The rivalry between the two doctors is sharp, and the investigation of the disease is gripping. The village setting adds a sense of mystery and unease.The weaknesses are about age and length. The art and pacing reflect the early seventies, and the short run means the story does not explore its themes fully. Readers used to modern storytelling may find it dated.Recommended for readers interested in classic medical dramas. Expect a tense, dated read that rewards its moral questions.
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