You're absolutely right, the premise is brutal: waking up thousands of years later and having to reconstruct everything using pure science.... it's too cool! I was completely hooked by that science part too. Seeing Senku pulling pods out of thin air,,, It's amazing how it makes you appreciate the science and technology we take for granted. It's definitely a series that hooks you because of how original it is, I'm glad you gave it a chance! Let us know what you think as you get further along. Good review!