Hybrid Child

Craftsman Kuroda designs “Hybrid Child,” artificial beings that are neither machine nor doll, shaped by the affection they receive. They possess emotions and self-awareness, yet remain distinct from humans—needing love itself to develop and mature.

Kotarou Izumi, heir to the noble Izumi household, shocks those around him by bringing home a discarded Hybrid Child he rescues from the trash. Naming the child Hazuki, Kotarou fights to keep him as the family repeatedly tries to cast Hazuki out, and the devotion between them deepens in the process. Years later, the passage of time brings a chilling truth into focus: a Hybrid Child’s life may not last forever.

Hybrid Child unfolds as three short romantic dramas, each centered on the bond between a Hybrid Child and the person who becomes their owner.