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Beastars #8
BEASTARS, Vol. 8
At this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey.
At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it’s personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace. Who among them is a Beastar—an academic and social role model destined to become a leader in a society naturally rife with mistrust?
Gray wolf Legoshi begins training with giant panda Gohin in order to better protect his friends, but he faces an ethical paradox when he is told he must eat meat to grow more powerful. Meanwhile, herbivore red deer Louis is choking down the flesh of beasts to maintain his status as the leader of a carnivorous lion gang. Yet when he runs into Legoshi carrying a bag of meat, Louis feels betrayed. Legoshi continues to train, becoming more powerful in some ways yet weaker in others—and then his grades begin to drop. Even worse, dwarf rabbit Haru is mad at him!
At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it’s personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace. Who among them is a Beastar—an academic and social role model destined to become a leader in a society naturally rife with mistrust?
Gray wolf Legoshi begins training with giant panda Gohin in order to better protect his friends, but he faces an ethical paradox when he is told he must eat meat to grow more powerful. Meanwhile, herbivore red deer Louis is choking down the flesh of beasts to maintain his status as the leader of a carnivorous lion gang. Yet when he runs into Legoshi carrying a bag of meat, Louis feels betrayed. Legoshi continues to train, becoming more powerful in some ways yet weaker in others—and then his grades begin to drop. Even worse, dwarf rabbit Haru is mad at him!
208 pages, Paperback
First published May 8, 2018
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Paru Itagaki
95 books640 followersParu Itagaki ( 板垣巴留, Itagaki Paru) is a multi-award-winning Japanese manga artist, known mainly for her work Beastars. She is the daughter of Keisuke Itagaki.
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December 28, 2020
Still lovin the hell outta these books!
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December 29, 2020
4/5stars
This has taken SUCH a turn since the first few volumes, while I like where it's going, I also miss some of the early characters - especially Haru who legit appears in this one for only a few pages.
but i also weirdly loved the last chapter of this book that focused on a completely new character/different story? it was so refreshing and nice and cute - I hope Itagaki continues throwing those into the story.
This has taken SUCH a turn since the first few volumes, while I like where it's going, I also miss some of the early characters - especially Haru who legit appears in this one for only a few pages.
but i also weirdly loved the last chapter of this book that focused on a completely new character/different story? it was so refreshing and nice and cute - I hope Itagaki continues throwing those into the story.
September 8, 2019
4,25 / 5
Mi ojito derecho actual en el mundo del manga no deja de darme alegrías. Y es que esta octava entrega (que se dice pronto) de Beastars vuelve a tope con todos sus elementos característicos. Itagaki suma a su discurso habitual de herbívoros/carnívoros una continua reflexión sobre cuales son los medios moralmente aceptados para obtener la paz, sobre la igualdad y la justicia social. También indaga un poco más sobre el aspecto físico, y hasta tenemos un capítulo completo fuera de trama sobre las redes sociales, en concreto Instagram (InstaGroar en versión animalicos).
En esta octava entrega, Rouis decide seguir en busca de la verdad desde los bajos fondos mientras sufre y se mortifica por las diferencias que lo separan de la sociedad carnívora. A su lado aparece un nuevo personaje, otro herbívoro que habita en los bajos fondos cuyo papel pinta interesante a futuro. Por su lado, Legoshi visita a Gohin para pedirle que lo entrene y así hacerse más fuerte para poder salvar a todos los animales. O eso es lo que cree él. Un octavo volumen donde cada vez esos animales son más humanos, y los humanos parecemos más animales.
Mi ojito derecho actual en el mundo del manga no deja de darme alegrías. Y es que esta octava entrega (que se dice pronto) de Beastars vuelve a tope con todos sus elementos característicos. Itagaki suma a su discurso habitual de herbívoros/carnívoros una continua reflexión sobre cuales son los medios moralmente aceptados para obtener la paz, sobre la igualdad y la justicia social. También indaga un poco más sobre el aspecto físico, y hasta tenemos un capítulo completo fuera de trama sobre las redes sociales, en concreto Instagram (InstaGroar en versión animalicos).
En esta octava entrega, Rouis decide seguir en busca de la verdad desde los bajos fondos mientras sufre y se mortifica por las diferencias que lo separan de la sociedad carnívora. A su lado aparece un nuevo personaje, otro herbívoro que habita en los bajos fondos cuyo papel pinta interesante a futuro. Por su lado, Legoshi visita a Gohin para pedirle que lo entrene y así hacerse más fuerte para poder salvar a todos los animales. O eso es lo que cree él. Un octavo volumen donde cada vez esos animales son más humanos, y los humanos parecemos más animales.
March 2, 2021
3.5 ⭐
Ughhhhh you know when you wanna slap someone or someone's yes that's what I wanna do with Lego and Haru.. but I understood what Lego is trying to do and my heart hurts for him.. he's trying so hard!!
And Louis and this new person??? Wonder if she shall be his new friend. Also his questions about Lego!!!
Can't wait for the next volm!!!
Ughhhhh you know when you wanna slap someone or someone's yes that's what I wanna do with Lego and Haru.. but I understood what Lego is trying to do and my heart hurts for him.. he's trying so hard!!
And Louis and this new person??? Wonder if she shall be his new friend. Also his questions about Lego!!!
Can't wait for the next volm!!!
August 31, 2020
At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, it’s personal relationships that maintain the fragile peace. Who among them is a Beastar—an academic and social role model destined to become a leader in a society naturally rife with mistrust? Is it Legoshi, the scary looking but soft hearted wolf? And what is up with this murder?!
Beastars vol 8 wasn’t the action packed ride of its predecessor but instead showcases Legoshi’s growth as a teenage wolf as he trains with Gohin the panda phycologist. I didn’t mind this was we got to see how his training changed him and made him a different carnivore. Plus Legoshi got a new updated look that makes him look a lot more mature.
Since his is all about the carnivore and herbivore worlds coming to terms with living peacefully together I was really excited to see others form relationships with new surprising characters. And Haru makes a startling revelation about her own feelings.
This may not be a manga that you think you’d like to read, but it’s surprisingly thoughtful, inspiring as well as refreshing and unique. You won’t regret picking up Beastars!
Beastars vol 8 wasn’t the action packed ride of its predecessor but instead showcases Legoshi’s growth as a teenage wolf as he trains with Gohin the panda phycologist. I didn’t mind this was we got to see how his training changed him and made him a different carnivore. Plus Legoshi got a new updated look that makes him look a lot more mature.
Since his is all about the carnivore and herbivore worlds coming to terms with living peacefully together I was really excited to see others form relationships with new surprising characters. And Haru makes a startling revelation about her own feelings.
This may not be a manga that you think you’d like to read, but it’s surprisingly thoughtful, inspiring as well as refreshing and unique. You won’t regret picking up Beastars!
February 2, 2023
With of help of Gohin the panda, Legoshi has made the decision to unlock his beastly power by undergoing tough and rigorous training as well as getting a new clean cut look gets a lot of attention. Meanwhile Louis saves a cute okapi, whose is an exotic dancer in the black market, being being eaten. As he improves in his training, Legoshi begins to feel changes in his body and mind that affect him in school and his damaged relationship with Haru. A (100%/Outstanding)
July 13, 2022
Legoshi tqm
June 3, 2025
Legoshi gets a training montage with Gohin (panda), and Louis is breaking bad. We meet new characters in the black market, and continue to explore the ethics of the carnivore black market. While its existence is controversial, it also helps reduce crime. There is a nice inter-play of good/evil going on. While you could plug in different allegorical themes into the roles of species, I do not believe there is a direct allegory going on. This is about animals and balancing the primal forces of nature with compassion for society and the greater good. It lends very well for allegorical discussion, but I don't believe allegory is at the heart of this story. The characters are; they continue to develop and grow in each volume
June 27, 2022
No jak to się dzieje, że dzień przed egzaminem czytam sobie Beastars, no cóż za zbieg okoliczności
ALE NICZEGO NIE ŻAŁUJĘ BO TEN TOM BYŁ FANTASTYCZNY
ALE NICZEGO NIE ŻAŁUJĘ BO TEN TOM BYŁ FANTASTYCZNY
March 19, 2022
Before Legoshi can solve the murder mystery he's going to need to get a haircut -- or no, train! Yes, training would be better. He meditates to overcome his desire for meat and works to become physically stronger.
Everything is still overcooked when it comes to the crime, mystery, and vigilante aspects of the story, but at least nothing was offensively dumb this time. And when the focus turns to the relationships between Haru and Legoshi and a couple of side characters in the final chapters, I actually started to remember why I liked this series' earliest volumes.
Everything is still overcooked when it comes to the crime, mystery, and vigilante aspects of the story, but at least nothing was offensively dumb this time. And when the focus turns to the relationships between Haru and Legoshi and a couple of side characters in the final chapters, I actually started to remember why I liked this series' earliest volumes.
July 29, 2020
La maestra Itagaki puede llevarnos a donde se le antoje con su manga. Lo que empezó como una historia de misterio de personajes antropomórficos, se volvió otra cosa, después fue una crítica social, desarrolló a sus personajes, los llevó a un mercado para carnívoros, hizo que Louis decidiera quién quería ser, etc. Y ahora regresa a tratar de resolver el detonante de la historia pero eso implica más cambios en nuestro protagonista: Legoshi. Eso fue lo que más me gustó, lo vemos meditar, lo vemos casi morir de hambre, lo vemos combatir con sus instintos más básicos. Tambien entendemos mejor lo que hace el panda y cómo Legoshi lo ayuda.
Los capítulos con Louis también son muy interesantes. Como personaje me gusta mucho, igual que Legoshi.
Lo que no me gustó mucho fue la relación entre Haru y Legoshi, la mestra Itagaki lo había narrado mejor en otros tomos. Aquí se siente tóxico, y no me gustan los papeles que asumen tanto Haru como Legoshi, no se siente fiel a lo que habíamos estado viendo después de que la rescata de la mafia.
De todos modos quiero saber quién mató a la alpahaca en el primer tomo así que seguimos adelante.
Los capítulos con Louis también son muy interesantes. Como personaje me gusta mucho, igual que Legoshi.
Lo que no me gustó mucho fue la relación entre Haru y Legoshi, la mestra Itagaki lo había narrado mejor en otros tomos. Aquí se siente tóxico, y no me gustan los papeles que asumen tanto Haru como Legoshi, no se siente fiel a lo que habíamos estado viendo después de que la rescata de la mafia.
De todos modos quiero saber quién mató a la alpahaca en el primer tomo así que seguimos adelante.
May 31, 2021
"𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜."
The story is getting interesting and it's very well written! I absolutely loved this volume!
The story is getting interesting and it's very well written! I absolutely loved this volume!
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August 1, 2023Voglio anch'io un sensei come Gohin nella mia vita.
September 3, 2019
Un tomo de transición un poco más flojo (y menos turbio) que los anteriores pero en la línea de la serie, que es muy buena. Los diseños de los personajes y las paginazas de Itagaki enamoran. Todavía no se atisba el final ni la dirección que va a tomar la historia, y me gusta.
January 14, 2021
This series took some turns that I never expected and I am okay with that. Logoshi's new outlook on life and his new appearance is so heartfelt and also motivating. The character of Louis is so well developed I can't even be mad what became of him.
October 9, 2020
Alright, binge-read is over. This is the final volume published in English at the moment but can I just say - OH MY GOSH LEGOSHI, WHYYYYYYYYYYYY?!!!
January 3, 2021
chapter 62-70
Legoshi: Will you marry me?
Haru:
Legoshi: Will you marry me?
Haru:
September 22, 2020
A less plot-advancing volume, BEASTARS 8 focuses on development and character relationships outside of Legoshi and Haru. (I missed focusing on her, but what little we do get is quite interesting. Somebody isn't quite as cool as she likes to appear.)
Legoshi gets serious about his training and his desire to be able to protect both Haru and the herbivores at Cherryton, but his school work and relationships at school are hurting.
Louis is still head of the Shishigumi, but he's hitting obstacles and twists he didn't see coming. He's made a new black market herbivore acquaintance with an interesting—and very dangerous—job, that gives more perspective on how carnivores view herbivores. This part especially gave me a lot to think about. BEASTARS is definitely not a framework to discuss racism, but I wonder...does it work as a frame to explore male relationships with women, which seems to be a pretty universal problem regardless of where we live? I guess we'll see as more volumes drop if this holds up.
And we finish this volume with a short about Sheila, the cheetah girl from drama club and her struggles with being a carnivore and social media prop. This was a rather sweet little story about wanting real connections vs. shallow fake relationships.
And now...another 2 month wait for Volume 9.
Legoshi gets serious about his training and his desire to be able to protect both Haru and the herbivores at Cherryton, but his school work and relationships at school are hurting.
Louis is still head of the Shishigumi, but he's hitting obstacles and twists he didn't see coming. He's made a new black market herbivore acquaintance with an interesting—and very dangerous—job, that gives more perspective on how carnivores view herbivores. This part especially gave me a lot to think about. BEASTARS is definitely not a framework to discuss racism, but I wonder...does it work as a frame to explore male relationships with women, which seems to be a pretty universal problem regardless of where we live? I guess we'll see as more volumes drop if this holds up.
And we finish this volume with a short about Sheila, the cheetah girl from drama club and her struggles with being a carnivore and social media prop. This was a rather sweet little story about wanting real connections vs. shallow fake relationships.
And now...another 2 month wait for Volume 9.
March 4, 2023
Such a good volume! I really like this part of the story, it’s probably an unpopular opinion but I like that the romance between Legoshi and Haru has been put on the back burner in favour of Legoshi’s training. I’m a sucker for a good training arc! I’m a fan of the darker tone that the series takes too, showing us the brutal reality of life in the black market.
I noticed a difference between the manga and the anime with the scene where Louis saves Cosmo. In the anime she is dancing when the cage is suddenly lifted and almost devoured by the carnivores watching, while in the manga she is almost devoured by the carnivore that she is doing a “special service” for. I guess they had to make it less explicit for the anime lol.
I also really liked the side story that was added at the end focusing on Sheila the leopard. It really expands on the world when we get to see the POV of another character just trying to get by.
(Side note but I really like Pina despite how much he irritates Legoshi lol)
I noticed a difference between the manga and the anime with the scene where Louis saves Cosmo. In the anime she is dancing when the cage is suddenly lifted and almost devoured by the carnivores watching, while in the manga she is almost devoured by the carnivore that she is doing a “special service” for. I guess they had to make it less explicit for the anime lol.
I also really liked the side story that was added at the end focusing on Sheila the leopard. It really expands on the world when we get to see the POV of another character just trying to get by.
(Side note but I really like Pina despite how much he irritates Legoshi lol)
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May 23, 2022
| este tomo es un cago de risa HFSJKASFKAF legoshi pelado es lo mas
| igual esto es el sol antes de la tormenta porq lo q se viene en los proximos tomos es UNA BANDA (mira cams, tire una negrita ahi)
| paso a insertar varias fotitos de legoshi pelado porq despues se va todo al carajo:
| igual esto es el sol antes de la tormenta porq lo q se viene en los proximos tomos es UNA BANDA (mira cams, tire una negrita ahi)
| paso a insertar varias fotitos de legoshi pelado porq despues se va todo al carajo:
August 17, 2020
Wow! I love the new character that we get in this volume, and LEGOSHI GETS A GLOW UP??? I'm kind of here for the new look!
This story continues to surprise me, and I am honestly excited for this one to continue down the path that it is currently on. It's going to be a good time, and I look forward to how things are going to change for our characters. Legoshi is already making some major changes. I just wonder what that will do for him.
This story continues to surprise me, and I am honestly excited for this one to continue down the path that it is currently on. It's going to be a good time, and I look forward to how things are going to change for our characters. Legoshi is already making some major changes. I just wonder what that will do for him.
February 26, 2025
Pina is an unhinged little hornball and I loved seeing that interaction with him and Legoshi.
Cosmo was a really compelling addition to this series and fuck this is so good at showing desire and fighting instincts and nature etc. the commentary always hits with this writing.
MY BABY IS BALD NOW. Idk how to feel.
“Biting butts also counts as sexual assault.” Is a top notch quote!
Overall this one had some good plot development with Legoshis training and I’m excited to keep on consistently with this series finally.
Cosmo was a really compelling addition to this series and fuck this is so good at showing desire and fighting instincts and nature etc. the commentary always hits with this writing.
MY BABY IS BALD NOW. Idk how to feel.
“Biting butts also counts as sexual assault.” Is a top notch quote!
Overall this one had some good plot development with Legoshis training and I’m excited to keep on consistently with this series finally.
May 30, 2024
This starts a training arc, and while it is still good, there is less character interaction I feel. I do like seeing Legoshi change, so overall a mixed bag volume.
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July 26, 2020
MT bom quero o próximo volume o mais rápido possível
May 9, 2021
3.5/5
CW for series overall: violence, some gore, assault, trauma, sexual assault
CW for series overall: violence, some gore, assault, trauma, sexual assault
May 12, 2021
4.5/5
November 5, 2023
9/10
I really like the sheep and the leopard story that was sweet
I really like the sheep and the leopard story that was sweet
November 26, 2024
This is basically just Legoshi training arc volume
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