BEASTARS Manga Series Receives Comprehensive Multi-Volume Review
Anime News Network published an extensive review covering volumes 5-22 of the BEASTARS manga series, examining the later chapters of Paru Itagaki's acclaimed anthropomorphic drama.
BEASTARS Manga Series Receives Comprehensive Multi-Volume Review
Anime News Network has published a detailed review examining volumes 5-22 of the BEASTARS manga series, offering readers insight into the later chapters of Paru Itagaki's popular work.
BEASTARS follows the story of Legoshi, a gray wolf attending a boarding school populated by anthropomorphic animals. The series explores themes of friendship, identity, and social dynamics in a world where carnivores and herbivores coexist in an uneasy peace.
The review covers a substantial portion of the manga's run, spanning from volume 5 through volume 22. BEASTARS concluded its serialization in Weekly Shonen Champion magazine in 2020 after running for four years.
The series has gained significant recognition both in Japan and internationally, spawning a successful anime adaptation produced by Studio Orange. The anime's first season premiered in 2019, followed by a second season in 2021, both available on Netflix.
Paru Itagaki, daughter of renowned manga artist Keisuke Itagaki (Baki series), created BEASTARS as her debut serialized work. The series has been praised for its unique art style, character development, and exploration of complex social themes through its animal characters.
Fans interested in reading the full review can find it on Anime News Network's website, where it provides detailed analysis of the manga's progression through these crucial volumes.