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The Boy and the Beast, Vol. 4 (manga)

By Bianca Pistillo and Renji Asai and Mamoru Hosoda and Alexandra McCullough-Garcia
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In The Boy and the Beast, Vol. 4, Ichirohiko struggles with his identity, trapped between the human and beast worlds and falling into darkness. Kyuta, determined to save him, leaves the care of Kumatetsu—who lies near death—and ventures to the human world, leading to a desperate battle in Shibuya. This volume explores the fight against inner darkness and the crucial decisions facing Kumatetsu, Kyuta, and Kaede.
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Worlds collide when a boy from Tokyo meets a beast from the monster realm to form a lasting friendship--the manga adaptation of the critically acclaimed film, The Boy and the Beast, from the director of the smash hit film Wolf Children.

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Ichirohiko has suffered, caught in the space between human and beast, and has succumbed to the darkness. Kyuta leaves Kumatetsu, on the brink of death, in the care of the others and heads to the human world in pursuit of Ichirohiko.

It's the start of a life and death battle in the streets of Shibuya to settle things not only with Ichirohiko, but with the darkness in his own heart...! What can he do to save everyone?

The time has come for Kumatetsu, Kyuta, and Kaede to each make their own decisions...

This volume of The Boy and the Beast, Vol. 4 (manga) explores themes of conflict, courage, and self-discovery, capturing readers with its gripping narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781975326210

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 December 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 186.0mm

Height: 126.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 192

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Alexandra McCullough-Garcia Bianca Pistillo Fiction Graphic Novels Mamoru Hosoda Manga Renji Asai Yen Press Young Adult

About the Author

Renji Asai is the artist behind the manga adaptation of the critically acclaimed film The Boy and the Beast. Mamoru Hosoda is an internationally acclaimed animator and director who has previously helmed such award-winning movies as The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, Wolf Children, and The Boy and the Beast.

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