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A review by berrybeaver
Dinosaur Sanctuary, Vol. 1 by Itaru Kinoshita
hopeful
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Definitely a fun read for anybody interested in dinosaurs.
I think the premise of having dinosaurs in a zoo setting offers a fresh perspective that we don't usually see in dino-media. The dinosaurs are not overly aggressive, but they remain dangerous and are highlighted to still be wild creatures. It really makes the dinosaurs resemble our modern animals more, which makes them seem more real and lifelike to me.
I really enjoyed how later, the manga questions what the relationship should look like between humans and dinosaurs. Is breeding, and genetically engineering dinosaurs, ethical? Was not expecting to think about that when I picked up this book.
The main character is a typical optimistic and clumsy archetype, but there is potential for change and growth. The cast of other characters steadily expands as the series goes on and I'm finding myself enjoying getting to know them.
The only big flaw for me is that the artwork is not as good as most other manga, imo. The anatomy looks a bit off a lot of the time, and poses/expressions tend to look very stiff. It's not the worst, and it's definitely better than what I can draw, but I would go into this with lower expectations than one would for a very popular manga.
I think the premise of having dinosaurs in a zoo setting offers a fresh perspective that we don't usually see in dino-media. The dinosaurs are not overly aggressive, but they remain dangerous and are highlighted to still be wild creatures. It really makes the dinosaurs resemble our modern animals more, which makes them seem more real and lifelike to me.
I really enjoyed how later, the manga questions what the relationship should look like between humans and dinosaurs. Is breeding, and genetically engineering dinosaurs, ethical? Was not expecting to think about that when I picked up this book.
The main character is a typical optimistic and clumsy archetype, but there is potential for change and growth. The cast of other characters steadily expands as the series goes on and I'm finding myself enjoying getting to know them.
The only big flaw for me is that the artwork is not as good as most other manga, imo. The anatomy looks a bit off a lot of the time, and poses/expressions tend to look very stiff. It's not the worst, and it's definitely better than what I can draw, but I would go into this with lower expectations than one would for a very popular manga.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent
There are some severe injuries and fatalities that are depicted, not in too much detail, but there is a fair amount of blood. Suicide is briefly mentioned in regards to the main character's father