The manga and television drama received a universally positive critical reception, praising its deconstruction of the body swap genre and depiction of identity and gender dysphoria.

[24] The series was directed by Sumisu, Hatsuki Yokoo, and Hiroto Totsuka, with Yūko Shimoda writing the scripts, and Shiggy Jr. performing the main theme.

[24] Jeannette Ng from All the Anime praised the series' deconstruction of the body swap genre where "instead of silly misunderstandings and even sillier shenanigans that that premise implies [it] swiftly unfolds into body horror and bluntly uncomfortable examinations of sexuality [while using] this now classic set-up to explore and embody issues of identity and gender dysphoria".

[25] Ross Locksley from UK Anime Network praised the first volume for the story and art, calling it a "pretty fine read",[26] with Cy Catwell from But Why Tho?

[27] Nicholas Dupree from Anime News Network also offered praise to the story as an "intense journey through thorny, provocative topics".