Out of 100 Nobles watching...
100 were impressed! Really!

Here we have a perfect storm. I have a very big soft spot for anything Ocean/Aquatic themed on top of the fact that the realistic sketchy ink and watercolor art style of this work being something very similar to my own personal style when I pursued traditional 2d art when I was younger.

It may seem from the get-go I am biased to praise this Manga but even without a natural fit for my own tastes the story of Children of the Sea is something that is so unique and interesting it really stands out as a one of a kind work of art. That said if you don't like lots of dialogue this may not be for you (though I would ask why you're reading books if not for dialogue).

The main character Ruka is a refreshing female protagonist with her own flaws and feelings that make her feel very real and believable; something that a lot of anime and manga lack in their characters. The author Daisuke Igarashi's attention to detail with his environments and depiction of wildlife as well as the dialogue itself really shows that he put in his research for this project and as a result has caused me to add him to my list of favorite people so I will remember to look into his other works.

No matter how good something is I tend to be at least a little critical for the sake of being so. Generally something will turn me off that won't ruin my experience, but will leave a lasting enough impression to make a work come a few points short of 100. That is not the case with Children of the Sea // Kaijuu no Kodomo.

Last Bit: Fun Kanji Note

The title 海獣の子供 uses 海獣 here for kaijyuu meaning a marine mammal such as a seal or whale rather than 怪獣 kaijyuu meaning a monster making the translation I tend to see of Sea Monster Children seem maybe a little off and maybe it should more accurately be Sea Mammal Children (which is fitting given the context of the story)? My Japanese is at a grade school level though so I'll try not to be a scholar about it...