>>39821941Like complexity, a design doesn't absolutely need to be cohesive to be considered cute.
Also the only difference between Meltan and Melmetal (besides obvious things like size, body shape, added body parts, etc. that comes with evolution) is that Meltan's hex nut head floats above its liquid metal body rather than being submerged in it. You're taking "cohesion" a little too literally. It's less cohesive in a literal sense, yes, but not everything needs to be plastered together to be considered part of a full design. It DOES look like a children's art project, and it's a very simple design, but that's why it's cute.
A good design? Debatable. But definitely cute.