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Monday, February 10, 2020

Manga Review: Beastars, Volume 2, by Paru Itagaki


Rating (Out of 5): ~3.5
Publisher: VIZ Signature (VIZ Media)
Release Date: September 2019
Volumes: 17+
Spoilers?: No.
Volume: 1. 3.

Goodreads Synopsis:

At this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey.

At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it’s personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace. Who among them is a Beastar—an academic and social role model destined to become a leader in a society naturally rife with mistrust?

Dwarf rabbit Haru’s odd behavior causes wolf Legoshi to flee. Later, Legoshi learns that the school drama club recruits new students to help them with their inner demons. What does their club president, red deer Louis, wrestle with...? Before Legoshi can figure it out, Louis forces him to face not only his own weaknesses but also his strengths. Legoshi’s character is truly put to the test when his onstage fight choreography with tiger Bill turns all too real. Has someone broken the school rules? And could the battle between Legoshi and Bill involve...a female?

Review:

We see a new side of Legoshi in this volume. When someone else has to step in as the predator in the play, Legoshi faces off with the tiger, who has different ideals than him on predator/prey life and being on stage. It's an interesting contrast, but also interesting to see Legoshi take the stance he does and stand so firm and even violent for it.
Legoshi is also faced with the bunny in this volume. She is definitely an interesting character, with a reputation that I did not expect. I'm curious to see where their interactions are going to go, and what's going to happen with that dynamic.
This is definitely a series worth watching for. I know the anime looks really good (the opening theme is seriously beautiful), and I'm liking this so far. 


A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!

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