Beastars

In this manga series from Paru Itagaki, a tense world of anthropomorphic carnivores and herbivores explores the boundaries of instinct and coexistence. Published in English by Viz from 2019 to 2023 across 22 issues, the story centers on a gentle gray wolf navigating high school drama and a predatory nature he struggles to control. With Itagaki as both writer and artist, supported by translator Tomoko Kimura and letterer Susan Daigle-Leach, the series became a standout for its nuanced take on identity and societal prejudice. It remains a compelling, character-driven drama that resonates beyond its genre trappings.