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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
5 stars— oh i love my beloved deer chad. also legoshi is illustrated so goofy i adore him sm.
i watched the anime a few years ago and i am finally reading the manga…while also planning to rewatch the anime. i forgot how interesting and dark this story line is. too good! also currently checking the series out from my library bc buying books in this economy rn is a no go, and we need to continue to support libraries!
i watched the anime a few years ago and i am finally reading the manga…while also planning to rewatch the anime. i forgot how interesting and dark this story line is. too good! also currently checking the series out from my library bc buying books in this economy rn is a no go, and we need to continue to support libraries!
In the world of Beastars, anthropomorphized animals—some carnivore, some herbivore—live uneasily side by side. Legoshi, a shy, awkward gray wolf student at Cherryton Academy, normally wouldn’t hurt a fly—but after developing an attraction to Haru, a dwarf rabbit classmate, his predator instincts have flared up with a vengeance. Things get worse when the devoured remains of Tem, a well-liked alpaca, are found in an empty classroom, and suspicion falls on Legoshi. Could he have unknowingly committed the deed? Should he pursue a relationship with the feisty Haru, despite the animal instincts that urge him to devour her?
With its fully developed world and wonderfully layered characters, Beastars is a definite must for the private collection of any serious manga reader. However, as much as I like this series, I must add a word of warning: if you are a youth librarian seeking to expand your manga collection at work, be forewarned that it contains mature sexual content. I would advise extreme caution (and probably a discussion with your library director) before adding this to circulation.
With its fully developed world and wonderfully layered characters, Beastars is a definite must for the private collection of any serious manga reader. However, as much as I like this series, I must add a word of warning: if you are a youth librarian seeking to expand your manga collection at work, be forewarned that it contains mature sexual content. I would advise extreme caution (and probably a discussion with your library director) before adding this to circulation.
dark
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Blood, Cannibalism
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content
Très bon premier tome qui nous introduit cette école où carnivores et herbivores vivent ensemble.
Legoshi est très attachant et j'ai aimé découvrir au fil des chapitres ses camarades et amis dans le lycée.
J'aime beaucoup le charadesign des personnages et le style de la mangaka.
Je suis bien contente d'avoir les 5 premiers tomes sous la main pour pouvoir les enchaîner hehehe
Legoshi est très attachant et j'ai aimé découvrir au fil des chapitres ses camarades et amis dans le lycée.
J'aime beaucoup le charadesign des personnages et le style de la mangaka.
Je suis bien contente d'avoir les 5 premiers tomes sous la main pour pouvoir les enchaîner hehehe
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Une excellente surprise ! J'ai beaucoup aimé cet univers, où animaux herbivores et carnivores doivent coopérer en niant leurs instincts les plus profonds, au profit d'une entente cordiale. A travers cet allégorie de notre société, l'auteur nous interroge sur les différences et la tolérance. Hâte de lire la suite !
I was really intrigued by the advert for Beastars that popped up on Netflix recently, but I haven’t yet got around to watching it. I’m always apprehensive about watching an anime because I always want to read the manga first but then often don’t get round to it. This year though, I’ve really been making an effort to get more into manga though, and I’ve been very much enjoying it, so I was thrilled to see Beastars v1 available on NetGalley!
The premise of Beastars is deceptively simple – at a boarding school for animals, there’s a clear divide between predators and prey, but the balance between both is carefully maintained, and students go about their day, attending lessons, eating meals and sleeping in dorms all on a campus full of their natural opponents. The apparent murder of a student throws the balance into disarray – suddenly, no one knows who to trust, and the previously cosy familiarity between organisms of the same type starts to feel more like taking sides of a battle.
We follow Legoshi, an awkard wolf, as the murder is discovered, and then as he tries to go about his normal school life in the aftermath. We have a big cast of supporting characters, from Louis the drama club president stag to Tem the alpaca who is close friends with Legosi. The cast are really interesting, and the story takes an interesting approach to stereotypes, with creatures living up to some and subverting others.
The art is unlike anything I’ve seen before (in my admittedly not very wide experience with manga). It has an endearing cartoon sketched style, something I can totally imagine following as part of a webcomic, and there’s so much detail, both on characters and backgrounds – in many ways the art reminded me more of a graphic novel than a traditional manga.
The comparisons to Zootopia are unavoidable, but it’s sort of Zootopia crossed with One of Us is Lying or a Gillian Flynn story. Think Zootopia made by the creators of Pretty Little Liars or Riverdale rather than Disney – it isn’t truly gruesome or horror, but it’s definitely got a dark and sinister edge to it (in the best way).
I’m gripped by the plot, which is at times a little farfetched but nonetheless addictive and intriguing. The story is undeniably clever, with it’s clever allegories, the social divides and relationships. It makes you think about nature vs nurture, and whether gaps that seem like they could never be bridged truly have to be that way. The cast are great and I LOVE Legosi. The art is something to really enjoy taking your time over. All in all, a brilliant opening volume that I desperately need a physical copy of and I can’t wait to read the next one!
The premise of Beastars is deceptively simple – at a boarding school for animals, there’s a clear divide between predators and prey, but the balance between both is carefully maintained, and students go about their day, attending lessons, eating meals and sleeping in dorms all on a campus full of their natural opponents. The apparent murder of a student throws the balance into disarray – suddenly, no one knows who to trust, and the previously cosy familiarity between organisms of the same type starts to feel more like taking sides of a battle.
We follow Legoshi, an awkard wolf, as the murder is discovered, and then as he tries to go about his normal school life in the aftermath. We have a big cast of supporting characters, from Louis the drama club president stag to Tem the alpaca who is close friends with Legosi. The cast are really interesting, and the story takes an interesting approach to stereotypes, with creatures living up to some and subverting others.
The art is unlike anything I’ve seen before (in my admittedly not very wide experience with manga). It has an endearing cartoon sketched style, something I can totally imagine following as part of a webcomic, and there’s so much detail, both on characters and backgrounds – in many ways the art reminded me more of a graphic novel than a traditional manga.
The comparisons to Zootopia are unavoidable, but it’s sort of Zootopia crossed with One of Us is Lying or a Gillian Flynn story. Think Zootopia made by the creators of Pretty Little Liars or Riverdale rather than Disney – it isn’t truly gruesome or horror, but it’s definitely got a dark and sinister edge to it (in the best way).
I’m gripped by the plot, which is at times a little farfetched but nonetheless addictive and intriguing. The story is undeniably clever, with it’s clever allegories, the social divides and relationships. It makes you think about nature vs nurture, and whether gaps that seem like they could never be bridged truly have to be that way. The cast are great and I LOVE Legosi. The art is something to really enjoy taking your time over. All in all, a brilliant opening volume that I desperately need a physical copy of and I can’t wait to read the next one!
