I especially enjoy watching the two main characters grow. Ponko becomes more and more human-like every day, learning new emotions and feeling new feelings. Gen-san learns to open up to his new friend, and with the introduction of his beloved granddaughter, even tries things he's never done before.
There are many side characters in the town, all with their own personalities, hopes and aspirations.
The art is very cute, if a little simple at times. However, all characters are distinct and memorable, and Ponko especially is one of the cutest characters I've ever seen.
The story ranges from crazy humour to dramatic to relaxing slice of life to melancholic, and handles and transitions all of these feelings with ease. The melancholic scenes are especially touching, as both Gen-san and Ponko near the end of their respective lives.
Who knows how the story will go as the years go by? Will it end on a cheerful note? A melancholic one? Or perhaps, the most likely, a bittersweet end? Regardless, I am fully looking forward to every chapter, and every day I aspire to be as good as Ponko.
