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Beast Complex, Vol. 1
Series: Beast Complex
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Six short stories that set the scene for the best-selling BEASTARS series!
In these six stories from the creator of the Eisner-nominated, best-selling series Beastars, a menagerie of carnivores and herbivores grapple with conflicts based on their differences and—sometimes—find common ground.
A tiger and a beaver who grew up together defy peer pressure to end their friendship and join forces to fight injustice.
A camel journalist who passed judgment on carnivores for years spends a life-changing night with a seductive wolf.
A crocodile and a gazelle must find a way to work together as chef and assistant on a cooking show with flagging ratings.
A fox and a chameleon wrestle with stereotypes about each other—and themselves. And much more…
Series: Beast Complex
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Beast Complex, Vol. 1
Six short stories that set the scene for the best-selling BEASTARS series! In these six stories from the creator of the Eisner-nominated, best-selling series Beastars, a menagerie of carnivores and herbivores grapple with conflicts based on their differences and—sometimes—find common ground. A tiger and a beaver who grew up together defy peer pressure to end their friendship and join forces...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Beast Complex, Vol. 4
Short stories that inspired and were inspired by the critically acclaimed series BEASTARS! Six intimate, twisted tales from the world of BEASTARS! Creatures of the land grapple with their differences from creatures of the sea when a black panther lusts after his sea otter co-worker, and an alcoholic iguana adopts a lost penguin. A snake nurse and a sick mouse...Paperback$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Beast Complex, Vol. 2
Short stories that inspired and were inspired by the critically acclaimed series BEASTARS! Six erotic, twisted tales from the world of BEASTARS! Six more tales from the world of BEASTARS, featuring gray wolf Legoshi’s neighbors from Beast Apartments! Yorkshire pig Eugene meets a peacock police officer with a peculiar death wish. Shiba Inu calendar model Mugi grapples with the inevitability...Paperback$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Beast Complex, Vol. 3
Short stories that inspired and were inspired by the critically acclaimed series BEASTARS! Six erotic, twisted tales from the world of BEASTARS! Python Kameji faces a dilemma when he finds hyena Murou, the class bully, hanging from a noose in a classroom. Snow leopard Luke jeopardizes the career of his co-star, Japanese deer Rosé, when he makes a shocking confession....Paperback$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Beast Complex, Vol. 1 by Paru Itagaki has been praised for its intricate storytelling and exploration of relationships between diverse animal characters. Readers appreciate the nuanced examination of societal issues and prejudice, wrapped in engaging and visually striking artwork. The collection of short stories offers fresh perspectives and depth, contributing to the larger world established in the author's previous works.
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ISBN: 9781974721214
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 April 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 200
About the Author
Paru Itagaki began her professional career as a manga author in 2016 with this short story collection Beast Complex. It became the precursor to Beastars, her first serialization. Beastars has won multiple awards in Japan, including the prestigious 2018 Manga Taisho Award.
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