stars_of_sirrah 's review for:

BEASTARS, Vol. 1 by Paru Itagaki

4.25

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Rating with the entire series in mind: It's absurd, it's pretentious, and I wholeheartedly love it for both of these qualities. I won't pretend like everyone should like it to the degree that I do, it is not without its flaws. Buuut, when it lands, it lands. 

The final arc

fell a little flat for me, but IMO, it still delivered on the majority of themes presented throughout the story, and that's what feels most important to me.

5/5 stars in my heart