--Plot/Pacing: B+
The basic premise is interesting, yet...it ultimately ends up feeling like the prologue to a longer series. The story ends without much of a resolution (and with a very weak punchline), which is a shame. I can see how this could continue for at least 1 or 2 more volumes, where the protagonist overcomes his curse. As it stands, it's just feels dissatisfyingly unfinished.

--Drawing/Design: B+
The drawing style strongly reminds me of Hiroaki Samura (Blade of the Immortal), and that's a good thing in my book.

--Characterisation: B
Pretty basic. This being a one-shot, so don't expect anything beyond two-dimensional characters.

Bottom-line: Bit of a waste of time, considering the disappointing and slightly anti-climatic conclusion. I did quite like the drawing however, and would be interested to explore more of this mangaka's (longer) works.