Beastars, Vol. 1

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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…

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Jeremy Szal

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I know what you’re thinking: why is manga series about an anthropomorphic wolf in a school of animals on this list? But bear with me. (No pun intended).

Beastars is a manga series about animals that has a lot to say about humans. Themes include othering, prejudice, nature vs. nurture, et cetera. But there’s also a lot of brotherhood. One of the main characters is a wolf with anxiety, and the other is a red deer with a domineering, arrogant attitude. And yet, they become unlikely allies and brothers as they navigate their own animalistic instincts in a world full…

From Jeremy's list on SFF books about brotherhood and male friendships.