The Boy and the Beast, Vol. 2

The Boy & the Beast #2

by Renji Asai (Visual Art), Mamoru Hosoda

Having accidentally wandered into the beast world of Jutengai, Kyuta has gotten himself a master--Kumatetsu. But it turns out Kumatetsu's not quite as good at teaching as he is at brawling. The Grandmaster sends teacher and student alike on a pilgrimage, asking all the wisest beasts in the world a simple What is true strength? But are the boy and the beast ready for the answer?

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Shonen

180 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Sol · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Become what you want to be. Act as if you already have.”

I really enjoyed this volume! There’s nothing like a good training arc and timeskip to make you feel really motivated to make a change in your own life. I also appreciate this story’s dedication to showing that when you teach someone something, you’re learning and growing as well — it’s not just a one way street.

I also appreciate the arc we’re moving in to post-timeskip where Kyuta is nourishing not just his body and physical skills, but his mind as well. I feel like I’m watching over my own son grow up!! I’m looking forward to seeing where this story goes.

[Selena Pigoni · Rating 3 out of 5]

So this volume is mostly a training montage. As with the first volume, if you've already seen the movie, you won't be getting anything new out of this. Except maybe an image of luscious Kaede lips. I thought that was an odd panel, considering the tone of the rest of The Boy and the Beast.

In this volume, "Kyuta" grows up during the before-mentioned training montage. He finds his way back to Tokyo and meets the girl Kaede, who serves as teacher and cheerleader. Even in the movie, I felt like they wasted her potential as a character, and with the way the manga's following the movie so closely, I don't think they'll be doing much more with her.

This volume improved on the "action" scenes, so I guess that's something.

All in all, I think I'll stick with my opinion from my review of the first volume: you might as well just watch the movie.

[James Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the simplicity of this manga. The art and story are very minimal, but still hold a certain charm that keeps the reader interested. I have yet to see the movie (anime), but I feel with each volume that I read that I need to. I am excited to see what happens in the next volume.

[Juuso · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ei yhtä hyvä kuin eka.

[Anu-vinkkari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ykköstä parempi, tarina pääsi vasta alkuun. Jatkoa jää odottamaan, kun tarinassa ei annettu ihan liian ilmeisiä vihjeitä tulevasta. Valtataistelua, romantiikkaa vai yliopisto-opintoja? Ihmisten ja petojen maailman välillä tasapainoilua?
Vinkkaukseen vitoskutosille. Selkeän kerronnan vuoksi sopii hyvin sisäänheittokirjaksi mangan lukemista aloitteleville ja mikä mukavinta, erityisesti pojille. Siitä napsahtakoon neljäs tähti.

[JL Salty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: pg for comic violence : fighting, mild profanity. No sex
Recommend: manga readers: mild

This seems to follow the pattern: nothing. Happens. Nothing.
But that seems to be part of the atttaction, so… it’s fine. Meh for me, but let’s keep reading and see what the rest of the series is like.

[R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story and illustration. I just love it!

[Bee (BacchusVines) · Rating 3 out of 5]

So..Kyuta gets a girlfriend, eh??

I wish we could've seen more preteen Kyuta!!

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like it.

[Alex John · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book, you would love to read the book if you concentrated hard about what happens.
This is the best book i have ever read.
IT IS GREAT!

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still good, though this felt rushed. A lot is developing off-page. But that's ok.

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

I swear Chiko has more sass in the manga.

[Thư · Rating 4 out of 5]

bộ này vẽ đẹp hơn hẳn ame yuki :))

[Pinja · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was just fine, I´m not sure if I´ll continue with the series, it´ll be very low priority if I do

[Dorcas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm liking the way both the characters Kyuta and Kumatetsu have evolved. With his foray back into the human world, what complications will Kyuta encounter next?

[Daniel wong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good book.Because it is a boy who is adopted kinda by animals that can talk.I would like if I could watch the movie

[Laura_maz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Une épopée drôle, tendre et envoûtante : vous l'aurez compris j'ai beaucoup aimé ! Aussi bien le manga que le film animé :)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBulyXMqI92/

[The Book Dragon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kyuta struggles to fit into his new role at Kumatetsu's disciple, which isn't easy. Especially when he gets beaten up by the other kids for being a human. And Kumatetsu isn't exactly the best teacher either, having no formal training himself.

Only by working together, do they finally begin to learn from each other and grow, both emotionally and physically. The characters grow up before our eyes in a heartwarming montage of years.

Then Kyuta rediscovers the human world.

This series has 4 volumes.