Dinosaur Sanctuary, Vol. 7

ディノサン [Dinosan] #7

by Itaru Kinoshita, Shin-ichi Fujiwara (Contributor)

Suma Suzume, the newest dinokeeper at the struggling Enoshima Dinoland, stops by the lab to see her old friend Benkei…but will he have a place to stay much longer? Back at the park, the crew from a local TV station that’s hoping to capture a day in the life of a rookie dinokeeper gets more than they bargained for when an unexpected visitor shows up in the Dilophosaurus paddock! And to top it all off, it’s time for Suzume to learn the ropes at the park’s facilities for disabled dinos…

Genres: Manga, Science Fiction, Dinosaurs, Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Comics, Animals

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 8, 2025

Reviews

[kristyn ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ · Rating 5 out of 5]

i know with almost every volume i have a new favorite dinosaur, but trom is the top contender. he is literally just a baby and i will protect him until my dying breath.

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like learning about dinosaurs, but the magic of the series is dissipating for me.

[Libbies_library · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5✨

My only real complaint is that these are not releasing fast enough 😭

This is my comfort manga series for sure

[zoe · Rating 3 out of 5]

i will probably not continue the series now.

it is lovely and an absolute joy to read a manga series dedicated to learning and educating people more about the magnificence and interest of dinosaurs. however, while it is great at showing off the dinosaurs and giving you facts about them, i find that when it is not talking about the dinosaurs and focusing more on the characters i just don’t really care.

it started off great by making the characters an important part of the rehabilitation and education of the dinosaurs, but with more characters getting introduced we focus less on the characters i enjoyed the most and it loses the magic that made the manga so exciting in the first place with each volume.

[Leandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actual Rating: 4.25

Such a solid series! This is a slice-of-life cozy science fiction manga that is perfect for those who remain obsessed with dinosaurs. I love watching Suzume-San improve, getting to know our dino keepers, and meeting more individual dinosaurs along the way.

In this volume, we meet a blind dinosaur, and it was lovely to see Suzume-San overcome her own presumptions/prejudice as she cares for Trom.

[Matt Glaviano · Rating 4 out of 5]

THERE'S A PETTING ZOO??!!

Lord when I die take me to Enoshima Dinoland.

[Kelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

a story about inclusivity using dinosaurs? creative and educational

[Edie · Rating 5 out of 5]

this series brings me so much joy!!

[Astrid · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75*

[AP · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.8
This series is just it for me personally. I admit it's not perfect and not all volumes are a true 5 star, but so far all volumes (7) I have read have not gone below what I personally consider a 4-4.5 rating if I were to be a bit more critical. And every time I read or reread my volumes I just fall in love with the series and attention to details and whatnot all over again. So far it's still a 5 star read/series for me.
I will admit I can see why some might not like it for being very slice of life/boring/mundane when it comes to the story. So I can understand why people might not love the series as I do.

[Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent installment in this series.

[寿理 宮本 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fun installment in the "alternate history where dinosaurs were brought back!" series! Probably the nicest chapter is the first one (which continues from the prior book) since it's the CEO's *young son* who makes the most compelling case for keeping the dinosaur study lab open!

The other chapters sort of blend into each other, mostly covering ground about the normal goings-on at the zoo and introducing a "petting zoo" area for Psittacosauruses! Then there are TWO "bonus" stories where Kinoshita shows up (with dinosaur avatar) and interviews the staff in a MAJOR fourth-wall break, and where the Spinosaurus ("Eiger") goes fishing but somehow turns up empty-handed... or, empty-jawed? Admittedly, the bonus content feels like filler, but ANOTHER filler sort of explains it: Kinoshita is spending so much time trying to tell a good story that even after planning to build a backlog (or, buffer), that hasn't happened.

Which is fine! I'm not following the story with any regularity, so as long as the final product is good, that's what I care about more! I can always find regular BAD content literally ANYWHERE, after all!

Recommended for fans of the series! Slightly harder to read as a first volume, though, so definitely read one of the earlier ones first (preferably, the actual first).

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suma Suzume continues her efforts to try to keep the lab where Benkei resides open. She also has a TV crew following her around to film a day in the life of a rookie zoo keeper, she starts working with a blind dino, and lots of the staff are working hard to get ready for the first day of a petting zoo with some of the cuter and friendlier dinos.

Another enjoyable, low stress time with Suma. There are short essays between the chapters that come from either a paleontologist or the author or illustrator. Some of those I found interesting, some I just skimmed, and some I skipped. You don't have to read those to follow the plot at all. The concept of blind or otherwise disabled dinos was interesting and one I can honestly say I haven't come across in any other book featuring dinosaurs. Now the wait for volume 8 to come out in English.

Notes on content:
Language: I don't remember any. Might have been 1 or 2 minor swears.
Sexual content: None
Violence: None
Ethnic diversity: Characters are all Japanese.
LGBTQ+ content: None specified.
Other: A business man who only sees value in things that get him more money.

[Norman Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is a cozy, relaxing break from the real world. It's perfectly told from the viewpoint of Suma Suzume, the wide-eyed and perpetually happy and dedicated newest employee of Enoshima Dinoland. Even when budgetary problems threaten to cut services or a dino gets sick, Suzume keeps her optimism going, enabling the reader to keep enjoying what's happening. This volume had a couple of standout episodes involving how curious kids can teach adults a thing or two about the importance of science, not absolute knowledge but the pursuit of answers to life's many questions. Kinoshita's artwork is exemplary, with character designs that are realistic and unique. His dinos are both fierce and charming, based on the most up-to-date research. Paleontologist Shin-Ichi Fujiwara's informative and passionate essays round out these delightful stories. The books in this series are perfect for the natural scientists all around us: our children and grandchildren.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's ✨perfect✨

This series is the equivalent of a warm hug - the characters are wonderful, the dinos are adorable and unique, and the overall story of Enoshima Dinoland seamlessly flows through the volumes. I'm always amazed and impressed how the author is able to tie in different representation into the volumes; in Vol. 7 we get to see Suma interact with a blind dinosaur and how this interaction changes her perception on dino capabilities. I just adore this series and recommend it every chance I get.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the slower volumes plot-wise, but still some good stuff in here. We see the conclusion of the Benkei funding saga, and then a TV show comes to make a documentary featuring Suzume. She's then transferred to yet another department where she starts taking care of a blind deinonychus and learns a life lesson when she can't get it to feed (I honestly thought that it was Kazama's voice that made the difference). She also gets to manage a PETTING ZOO event with psittacosauruses. They're so cute!

[Thedisreputabledog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love all the dinos and the behind the scenes of zoo keepers! But this wasn't my favorite volume. I didn't care about the rich family drama. I both like and don't like the main character. She's not an idiot, but it feels like she makes dumb mistakes. She feels overzealous and obsessed rather than passionate. But she's also driven, learns from her mistakes, and is the way the author is showing things. I just wish she had more of a balanced life, might make her feel more fleshed out. Dinos and authors science notes are the best part. I wish we got to see more dino zoos!

[Julia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This continuation of the cute, low-stakes manga series featuring Suzume Suma and her fellow dinosaur keepers at Enoshima Dinoland features Benkei the Troodon, Roy the Dilophosaurus, Trom the Deinonychus, and preparations for a new Psittacosaurus petting area at the sanctuary. My favorite aspect of this series is how realistically the day-to-day zoological care is presented, as though dinosaurs were in fact here with us today. If only!

[The Book Dragon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kaidou and Ichigo on the cover! My favorite character and my favorite dinosaur!

Fangirling aside, Benkei helps the research facility and Yuuki confront the lab’s CEO. And Suzume gets a news interview and later moved to a different department. First we distract the dilophosaurus, then we take care of the blind deinonychus, and lastly we introduce the public to a psittacosaurus petting zoo… right before we get an ominous cliffhanger.

[Lacee Spadesfoot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good volume with lots of variety

It's really good to see all the different prehistoric animals getting some love! Each chapter picks a different aspect of the zoo to focus on, and each one has its own appeal.
Trom's story was really good as well! With how the rest of the volumes went I was worried his lack of appetite meant pneumonia or something, but him just being confused was a good change of pace!

[Megan]

This book was just as informative and entertaining as the previous books in this series.

I particularly enjoyed getting to see the adorable baby Psittacosauruses and learning how Roy the blind Dilophosaurus has adapted to his life with not being able to see at all.

I highly recommend this series and am excited for the next one!

[Adam Kiewel · Rating 4 out of 5]

this series would be absolutely perfect if it had a killer plot. it seems as if this one was building up to what will hopefully be a huge plot point, but it still felt just a little lacking. while I really enjoy this series there have been very few large conflicts and were 7 books in. I desperately hope for some plot twists to keep this series strong

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like it still. We get a bit of information about dinosaurs and how they live, including a blind one, which was pretty cool. There was a bunch of different things happening in this one. So I liked it. I like dinosaurs, so I find it interesting. It would be cool if this was an anime.

[Raechel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suzune finishes up her time with Benkei, as well as helping the research is secrured. Back at Dinoland, it's time for her to learn a new section - the petting area and unusual dinosaurs. The story is progressing and I'm loving the fact that she's being introduced to new dinosaurs along with us.

[Kizzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Altijd leuk om te lezen. Een cozy dinosaurus verhaal !

[bárbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

agora só em 2026 :(

[Johnny · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Midnight · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've got to get to the library, so I'll keep it simple:

Fluff about dinosaurs
Fun characters
Learn a lot
Beautiful drawings

Recommend

Boom

[PottWab Regional Library]

SM

[Vy Meow · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Feb 2026
Cảm thây may mắn vì đã mua đủ 7 tập truyện. Hay hay và vui vui nhưng không biết khi nào tác giả ra tập mới, và khi nào Việt Nam mới có nữa~