Beastars Vol. 2 Manga – Legoshi Tested in Drama Club Conflict

Beastars Vol. 2 heightens the tensions at Cherryton Academy, where predator-prey dynamics and inner turmoil collide. After drama club president Louis injures his leg before the school play, Legoshi—the hesitant gray wolf—must face off against Bill, a fierce Bengal tiger, onstage. Behind the drama lies a club recruiting students with dark pasts, exposing themes of identity, trauma, and hierarchy. Meanwhile, unresolved tension with Haru deepens as misunderstandings and guilt surface.

Spanning 208 pages, this volume blends onstage conflict with internal struggle, exploring how each character’s instincts and ambitions shape their paths. Paru Itagaki’s evocative black-and-white art captures emotional nuance and dramatic flair, reinforcing the psychological depth fans loved in Volume 1.

Published by VIZ Media on September 17, 2019 (ISBN 978‑1‑9747‑0799‑7), Vol. 2 builds on its predecessor with higher stakes, layered character development, and gripping suspense. Its blend of coming-of-age drama and anthropomorphic allegory continues to captivate readers, paving the way for the series’ critically acclaimed trajectory.