Books like Beastars volume 1 by Paru Itagaki
At Cherryton Academy, a school where students are divided into predators and prey, fragile harmony depends on unlikely friendships. When an herbivore student is slain, the Drama Club turns suspicion toward the herbivore‑hungry wolves. The prime suspect is Gray wolf Legoshi, a quiet and seemingly harmless student who may not be what he seems. As the investigation unfolds, Legoshi’s relationship with dwarf rabbit Haru reveals unseen depths—including a growing attraction and a struggle with his own instincts. The story follows Legoshi’s gamble to protect both his own identity and those around him while a society riddled with mistrust prepares for the possibility of a Beastar—a hero destined to lead.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Manga
Authors: Paru Itagaki
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