Beastars

In a world of anthropomorphic animals where predator and prey coexist under a fragile peace, Beastars follows the gentle gray wolf Legoshi as he navigates the social hierarchies and primal instincts of his high school. Published by Akita Shoten from 2017 to 2021 across 22 issues, this manga by writer-artist Paru Itagaki explores identity, desire, and violence through a lens that is both deeply personal and allegorical. Its nuanced, mature storytelling and stunning artwork made it a defining work of the late 2010s, resonating far beyond its initial audience.