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Beastars #2
BEASTARS, Vol. 2
Dwarf rabbit Haru¡¯s odd behavior causes gray wolf Legoshi to flee. He then learns that the Drama Club recruits new students with inner demons. What does their club president, red deer Louis, wrestle with¡? Before Legoshi can figure it out, Louis pressures him to face not only his own weaknesses but also his strengths. Legoshi¡¯s character is truly put to the test when his onstage fight choreography with Bengal tiger Bill turns all too real. Has someone broken the school rules? And could the battle between Legoshi and Bill involve¡rabbits?
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 7, 2017
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Paru Itagaki
99?books618?followersParu Itagaki ( °åÔ«°ÍÁô, Itagaki Paru) is a multi-award-winning Japanese manga artist, known mainly for her work Beastars. She is the daughter of Keisuke Itagaki.
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April 30, 2020
4.5 stars
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December 19, 2019
I really like this series but like there is a part in here where...
Well it's interesting.
Well it's interesting.
February 5, 2020
Revelations about the Drama Club.
This could almost be set in an ordinary school -- but not quite, because the students species-nature (and their struggle with or against it) continues to informs their behavior.
This has some of the most complex character-building I've seen in a graphic novel.
Some intense emotions in this one.
This could almost be set in an ordinary school -- but not quite, because the students species-nature (and their struggle with or against it) continues to informs their behavior.
This has some of the most complex character-building I've seen in a graphic novel.
Some intense emotions in this one.
January 11, 2021
Me di cuenta que el crimen lo dejaron un poco de lado, a ver si retoma en los pr¨®ximos cap.
Por lo dem¨¢s en este volumen quisieron pervertir a mi Legosi y luego lo lanzaron al estrellato jajaja me hace re¨ªr con su forma de ser y sus ganas de pasar desapercibido. El ciervo igual me gust¨® m¨¢s ahora, hay una parte de ¨¦l que me desagrada pero es un buen personaje.
El tema de la conejita me molesta, no por ella sino por los dem¨¢s es lo t¨ªpico a ella la tratan de cualquiera pero si fuera un ¨¦l... En fin, ma?ana sigo xd
Por lo dem¨¢s en este volumen quisieron pervertir a mi Legosi y luego lo lanzaron al estrellato jajaja me hace re¨ªr con su forma de ser y sus ganas de pasar desapercibido. El ciervo igual me gust¨® m¨¢s ahora, hay una parte de ¨¦l que me desagrada pero es un buen personaje.
El tema de la conejita me molesta, no por ella sino por los dem¨¢s es lo t¨ªpico a ella la tratan de cualquiera pero si fuera un ¨¦l... En fin, ma?ana sigo xd
January 21, 2021
Ahhhhhh the fight between them!!
I'm loving this!!
Also the tension and confusing Lego is so awesome.. and that play scene!!!!
I'm loving this!!
Also the tension and confusing Lego is so awesome.. and that play scene!!!!
June 15, 2021
A step up from volume one. More players are introduced and personalities are developing. The art might be a little tighter too, or it could be I'm more accustomed to it. Lots of asides and comments from supporting characters which are missing from the anime and help to flesh out the world. And on to Vol. 3...
February 4, 2024
In volume 1, I didn't like Louis very much. He seemed arrogant, egotistical, and more than a bit of a jerk. In this volume, we come to understand him a bit better. He's still a self-centered jerk, but I don't hate him nearly as much.
Honestly, the murder in volume one almost seems forgotten. I'm sure that Paru Itagaki has plans, but they seem slow to hatch. We're still getting to know everyone more deeply.
This series is a slow burn, but the characters are interesting and complex, and the world they inhabit is intriguing. Seems worth sticking with it for now. But if you're looking for frantic action, you won't find it here.
Honestly, the murder in volume one almost seems forgotten. I'm sure that Paru Itagaki has plans, but they seem slow to hatch. We're still getting to know everyone more deeply.
This series is a slow burn, but the characters are interesting and complex, and the world they inhabit is intriguing. Seems worth sticking with it for now. But if you're looking for frantic action, you won't find it here.
May 25, 2024
This is pretty compelling. The hints of something strange and the dark underside hinted at... Better than vol 1 for sure!
February 3, 2020
4.5 stars
Well, that escalated quickly. I didn't expect this story to be layered, but it is! Commentary on class, power imbalances, drugs, sex, and fighting inner demons. What's not to like?
Well, that escalated quickly. I didn't expect this story to be layered, but it is! Commentary on class, power imbalances, drugs, sex, and fighting inner demons. What's not to like?
March 29, 2020
4/5stars
December 26, 2019
At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it¡¯s personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace. Who among them is a Beastar¡ªan academic and social role model destined to become a leader in a society naturally rife with mistrust? Is it Legoshi, the scary looking but soft hearted wolf? And what is up with this murder?!
The Premise
In Beastars vol 2 Legoshi meets the horny rabbit girl and she propositions him!! We learn a little more about the school and curriculum. One particular class is special and Legoshi makes some pretty crazy conclusions while attending it. I¡¯m not sure I like Beastars but while I real it I'm totally fascinated. Legoshi is fighting his nature so hard. Louie so desperately wants the power of a carnivore. And a Bill in this volume wants to be what he is... a carnivore. And I can't blame any of them for wanting what they want, resisting or pursuing it either. The drama with the drama club puts an explosive cap on events for Legoshi!!
The Buzz
Louis is such an intriguing foil for Legoshi in Beastars vol 2! We actually get to hear his thoughts compared to what he tells the company and its madness. Utter madness!! He's such a morally grey character and for some reason Legoshi just bugs the hell out of him. When he's forced to take a break he chooses an understudy who also has issues with Legoshi as they are both predators. This forces Legoshi to makes some decisions and WOW!
The Feels
Haru, the horny rabbit girl, is such a slap in the face of conventional stereotypes! This isn't a soft, clumsy or innocent female character. Oh no!! She has slept around and feels other rabbits are just jealous that their menfolk want her back. Seeing Legoshi's hilarious reaction to her made me want to read more beyond Beastars vol 2! And I just didn't expect that. He also is forced to take a step into the limelight and the results are grotesque! I was feeling the tension when Louis swept in unexpectedly.
The Visuals
The art in Beastars vol 2 was just as intriguing as in the first volume. I love how sinister and dark the tone of the story is and yet its contrasted with an almost cartoonish art style. This style adds this wonderful layer to the animal predator vs prey political world. Legoshi really does come across as sinister at times and yet I was shocked at what he endues this time... at the hands of one of his own. It's quite a gruesome sight!
Beastars vol 2 takes this unique seinen manga to a whole new level! Events in the drama club find Legoshi taking the limelight and putting Louis in an intriguing position... considering the herbivore doesn't like the wolf that much! Who's going to be the next Beastar?! They'll have to fight it out!!
? ???? Authenticity
????? Tension
? ???? Plot
? ???? Art
Thanks to Edelweiss and VIZ Media for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. It has not influenced my opinions.
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The Premise
In Beastars vol 2 Legoshi meets the horny rabbit girl and she propositions him!! We learn a little more about the school and curriculum. One particular class is special and Legoshi makes some pretty crazy conclusions while attending it. I¡¯m not sure I like Beastars but while I real it I'm totally fascinated. Legoshi is fighting his nature so hard. Louie so desperately wants the power of a carnivore. And a Bill in this volume wants to be what he is... a carnivore. And I can't blame any of them for wanting what they want, resisting or pursuing it either. The drama with the drama club puts an explosive cap on events for Legoshi!!
The Buzz
Louis is such an intriguing foil for Legoshi in Beastars vol 2! We actually get to hear his thoughts compared to what he tells the company and its madness. Utter madness!! He's such a morally grey character and for some reason Legoshi just bugs the hell out of him. When he's forced to take a break he chooses an understudy who also has issues with Legoshi as they are both predators. This forces Legoshi to makes some decisions and WOW!
The Feels
Haru, the horny rabbit girl, is such a slap in the face of conventional stereotypes! This isn't a soft, clumsy or innocent female character. Oh no!! She has slept around and feels other rabbits are just jealous that their menfolk want her back. Seeing Legoshi's hilarious reaction to her made me want to read more beyond Beastars vol 2! And I just didn't expect that. He also is forced to take a step into the limelight and the results are grotesque! I was feeling the tension when Louis swept in unexpectedly.
The Visuals
The art in Beastars vol 2 was just as intriguing as in the first volume. I love how sinister and dark the tone of the story is and yet its contrasted with an almost cartoonish art style. This style adds this wonderful layer to the animal predator vs prey political world. Legoshi really does come across as sinister at times and yet I was shocked at what he endues this time... at the hands of one of his own. It's quite a gruesome sight!
Beastars vol 2 takes this unique seinen manga to a whole new level! Events in the drama club find Legoshi taking the limelight and putting Louis in an intriguing position... considering the herbivore doesn't like the wolf that much! Who's going to be the next Beastar?! They'll have to fight it out!!
? ???? Authenticity
????? Tension
? ???? Plot
? ???? Art
Thanks to Edelweiss and VIZ Media for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. It has not influenced my opinions.
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Please like this review if you enjoyed it! *bow* *bow* It helps me out a ton!!
April 3, 2025
4.5
I¡¯m loving these so much
I¡¯m loving these so much
August 6, 2022
Legoshi surprisingly helps Haru with her flower garden at school and he see an unexpected side of her after hearing rumors of her flirty side. Meanwhile in the drama club, it¡¯s prestigious president Louis, a regal red deer is to take center stage in the latest play and he too has his own inner demons. However, an unexpected setback and an understudy will bring unforeseen events on and offstage. A (100%/Outstanding)
January 22, 2020
I would usually move on and stop caring if something I read is just *bad*, but it bothers me when a potentially good series turns out to be disappointing.
The story is still good at the depictions of its male characters, but when it comes to the female characters, it falls short. The rabbit is pretty much a token female character. Her design and premise were icky to me (titillating, fetishist loli type). The series insists she is "deeper than you thought", but it's all talk and no show.
It's ok to have one stereotypical character, if the group has a wide range of portrayals.
Dropping this.
The story is still good at the depictions of its male characters, but when it comes to the female characters, it falls short. The rabbit is pretty much a token female character. Her design and premise were icky to me (titillating, fetishist loli type). The series insists she is "deeper than you thought", but it's all talk and no show.
It's ok to have one stereotypical character, if the group has a wide range of portrayals.
Dropping this.
April 11, 2019
Bellissimo quanto il primo se non di pi¨´. Nel primo abbiamo saputo pi¨´ cose sul personaggio di Louis e ne abbiamo conosciuti di nuovi. Legoshi raggiunge nuove consapevolezze. Questo manga continua a confermarsi un capolavoro.
May 6, 2021
3.5/5
CW for series overall: violence, some gore, assault, trauma, sexual assault
CW for series overall: violence, some gore, assault, trauma, sexual assault
July 4, 2021
the furries are fightinggg
March 24, 2022
Holy shit this felt like a season finale of a show and this was only volume 2!
Yup, *hides face* I would totally smash this wolf. And I am living for this a Edward Cullen shit he¡¯s got going on with Haru. She came on hella strong my dude. I love though that even though people judge her so hard for the men she¡¯s been with Legoshi is like so? I¡¯m not judging her for that she seems nice.
And the play! Fucking Euphoria levels of drama this play was. I¡¯m living and Legoshi in the character costume he was given was ?. The fight was super freaking intense and although I think clawing up his back was too much, the delivery of the ¡°we both have stripes¡± line was chilling. Not sure how to feel about Louis just yet but he is a compelling character.
Overall I¡¯m hooked and can¡¯t wait to pick up the next one.
Yup, *hides face* I would totally smash this wolf. And I am living for this a Edward Cullen shit he¡¯s got going on with Haru. She came on hella strong my dude. I love though that even though people judge her so hard for the men she¡¯s been with Legoshi is like so? I¡¯m not judging her for that she seems nice.
And the play! Fucking Euphoria levels of drama this play was. I¡¯m living and Legoshi in the character costume he was given was ?. The fight was super freaking intense and although I think clawing up his back was too much, the delivery of the ¡°we both have stripes¡± line was chilling. Not sure how to feel about Louis just yet but he is a compelling character.
Overall I¡¯m hooked and can¡¯t wait to pick up the next one.
April 21, 2021
Subentrano altri personaggi, ma sono tutti cos¨¬ ben distinti che ¨¨ impossibile confonderli tra loro o dimenticarli. ? questo il bello di Beastars, i personaggi sono cos¨¬ ben costruiti che sono naturali, e dietro questo c¡¯¨¨ una grande maestria perch¨¦ non deve essere facile gestire un¡¯idea tanto particolare come quella che sta di fondo a questo manga.
July 13, 2023
3.5 stars
I¡¯m intrigued by where the story is going, but not sure how I feel about it yet. I liked it, but am reserving more judgement for after a few more volumes.
I¡¯m intrigued by where the story is going, but not sure how I feel about it yet. I liked it, but am reserving more judgement for after a few more volumes.
April 24, 2024
Louis is clinically insane and needs help and he won't get any which is why he's a fav for life already
April 6, 2023
Gdyby kto? si? pyta? to tak TA scena by?a r¨®wnie ?enuj?ca w mandze.
January 19, 2025
So very solid manga! Again, the world building is great and I love Legoshi even more. He is just afraid of being himself and coming off as too powerful so he tones himself down and doesn't want to stand out. The rabbit is an interesting character which I am sure will have way more going on than we think and Bill is... Evil.
March 20, 2022
3.5
Troch? akcja zwalnia (ale wiem ?e zaraz si? rozkr?ci), ale Legoshi w mandze >>>>>> Legoshi w anime
Legoshi kocham ci?
Troch? akcja zwalnia (ale wiem ?e zaraz si? rozkr?ci), ale Legoshi w mandze >>>>>> Legoshi w anime
Legoshi kocham ci?
May 20, 2022
Had me speechless here and there but still love it nonetheless. LOVE THE WORLD BUILDING AND CHARACTERS LIKE OMG
July 17, 2023
4.
Faj¨®wa, i zawiera detale o kt¨®rych zapomniano lub pomini?to w adaptacji.
Faj¨®wa, i zawiera detale o kt¨®rych zapomniano lub pomini?to w adaptacji.
May 4, 2025
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(Popsugar-25): 20 A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
(Popsugar-25): 20 A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
April 8, 2020
My favorite issue yet! You get into the knitty gritty of the characters in this one. And not all is as it seems. I really like the tension and the drama. Can¡¯t wait to read more ~
September 12, 2018
Nos situamos a pocos d¨ªas de la representaci¨®n de bienvenida, donde el ciervo Rouis, el l¨ªder del club de teatro, tiene la ardiente ambici¨®n de convertirse en el Beastar. Es decir, de encaramarse en la cima con todo el poder posible en la escuela Cherry Town. Por su parte, Legoshi sigue siendo un mar de dudas tras haberse dejado llevar por sus instintos.
Otro fabuloso volumen, aunque no tan fascinante como el anterior. Itagaki dedica sus p¨¢ginas a indagar y construir a sus personajes principales. Se centra principalmente en Legoshi y Rouis, aunque tambi¨¦n vemos destellos de Bill y la conejita Hal. Eso s¨ª, la muerte de la alpaca Tem se sigue manteniendo en segundo plano (casi inexistente), aunque influye en numerosos eventos de la historia y en el desarrollo de los acontecimientos.
Donde creo que la autora mejora es en el dibujo. El segundo tomo sigue teniendo alguna composici¨®n de p¨¢gina peculiar, pero los detalles est¨¢n mucho m¨¢s definidos. Los rostros de Rouis o Legoshi son muy expresivos, al igual que el juego que dan sus composiciones corporales. Itagaki es capaz de hacer que un lobo de casi dos metros parezca un ser de lo m¨¢s inocente y que un celestial ciervo sea de lo m¨¢s perturbador. Tambi¨¦n creo vi?etas m¨¢s espectaculares, como algunas de la representaci¨®n teatral.
Otro fabuloso volumen, aunque no tan fascinante como el anterior. Itagaki dedica sus p¨¢ginas a indagar y construir a sus personajes principales. Se centra principalmente en Legoshi y Rouis, aunque tambi¨¦n vemos destellos de Bill y la conejita Hal. Eso s¨ª, la muerte de la alpaca Tem se sigue manteniendo en segundo plano (casi inexistente), aunque influye en numerosos eventos de la historia y en el desarrollo de los acontecimientos.
Donde creo que la autora mejora es en el dibujo. El segundo tomo sigue teniendo alguna composici¨®n de p¨¢gina peculiar, pero los detalles est¨¢n mucho m¨¢s definidos. Los rostros de Rouis o Legoshi son muy expresivos, al igual que el juego que dan sus composiciones corporales. Itagaki es capaz de hacer que un lobo de casi dos metros parezca un ser de lo m¨¢s inocente y que un celestial ciervo sea de lo m¨¢s perturbador. Tambi¨¦n creo vi?etas m¨¢s espectaculares, como algunas de la representaci¨®n teatral.
February 16, 2021
Fake choreographed fight turned into a real thing, few punches were thrown and claws were taken out to tear some flesh away. At the end, Louis came and saved the day.
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I loved Legoshi in this volume because despite his reserved and calm nature, he got out of his comfort zone to confront Bill especially in public. Legoshi's stage entry was so well done that it also took me by surprise. He is starting to grow on me. ?
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I loved Legoshi in this volume because despite his reserved and calm nature, he got out of his comfort zone to confront Bill especially in public. Legoshi's stage entry was so well done that it also took me by surprise. He is starting to grow on me. ?
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