Beastars #1

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• 8.0

  The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell

  Jul 15, 2020

  I'm going back and forth a bit for my personal rating because I think the title got a little over-hyped for me.  I enjoyed the story and the mystery that is built in this first volume.  I really like the cliff-hanger and can't wait to get ahold of the second volume.  I think there is a lot of potential to draw parallels to this dichotomous society and the racism that pervades U.S. culture.  But, I didn't find myself liking the story nearly as much as I thought I would given how much I've seen others rave about it.  The illustrations are a bit too simple for my taste, and a bit rough in some instances.  It seems like there are certain panels that are features, and Itagaki spends a lot of time on them, then there are other panels where characters are moving and they're drawn rather roughly.  I'm definitely interested enough to keep reading, so maybe successive volumes will change my mind. Read Full Review

• 7.0

  Anime UK News - Demelza

  Oct 28, 2019

  Overall, the first volume of Beastars is not going to be enough for you to decide if you like the series or not. There are certainly some interesting concepts in play and its a unique story, but Im not convinced thats quite enough for every reader. Certainly, one to keep an eye on, if nothing else! Read Full Review

• 4.5

  AIPT - David Brooke

  Jul 16, 2019

  I really liked what I was reading until the midway point. The fact is this story draws you in by making you trust and relate to a character only to flip the script so that you side with a sexual predator. The sexual nature of the victim is seemingly there only to rationalize the behavior of the protagonist, which does not sit right with me. I'm giving this one a 4.5 out of 10 simply because I liked half of it. Read Full Review