The title has gained an international following within the anime subculture:
The "Shinsei" (Newborn/God) aspect of the work refers to the "Blessed"—individuals born with supernatural powers. These beings are treated as deities or demons by the fragmented societies they inhabit. The narrative focuses on two siblings, Agni and Luna, "Blessed" with regenerative powers, setting the stage for a tragedy of biblical proportions. shinseki no ko to o tomori work