BEASTARS

Synopsis

One night at Cherryton Academy, an herbivore student is brutally murdered. Among the members of the Drama Club, the herbivores’ suspicions naturally turn to their carnivore classmates… The prime suspect? Gray wolf Legoshi. But he wouldn’t hurt a fly. Or would he? Will dwarf rabbit Haru bring out the beast in him? Or are his feelings for her…something else? (Source: VIZ Media) Note: Winner of the 11th Manga Taisho Award, the 42nd Kodansha Manga Award in the Shounen Category, the New Face Award from the 21st Japan Media Arts Festival Awards and the New Creator Prize of the 22nd Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.

About

BEASTARS is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2016, spanning 196 chapters, collected across 22 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2020).

Why readers enjoy BEASTARS

BEASTARS appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Mystery, Psychological, Romance, Slice of Life elements. This combination of Drama, Mystery, Psychological, Romance, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

BEASTARS is written by Paru Itagaki, with art by Paru Itagaki.

Reception

BEASTARS holds an average score of 8.1 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 3,726 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout BEASTARS include: Anthropomorphism, Animals, Coming of Age, Male Protagonist, Ensemble Cast, School, Cannibalism, Philosophy. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.