The Boy and the Beast, Vol. 1 by Mamoru Hosoda

The Boy and the Beast, Vol. 1

The Boy and the Beast (Manga) #1

Mamoru Hosoda with Renji Asai (Illustrator), Alexandra McCullough-Garcia (Translator)

192 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy manga adventurous emotional medium-paced
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Description

Fleeing tragedy and mistreatment, a young boy named Ren hides among the crowds in Tokyo's busy Shibuya ward. His efforts to run away are more successful than he realizes when he ends up in the world of the beasts! A rough-living bear named Kumatet...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.02

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