Hana and the Beast Man

I originally picked this manga up because its post series "Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru" is getting an anime, without it ever mentioning it has a sweet and spicy prelude... and what a sweet romance this is between a human woman and beastman. This is my first time running into a manga (outside of BL and Yaoi) that goes into the depth of a relationship between a human (female) who just your heart and wants to make a change by tearing down the wall little by little, and a beast (man) who wants to follow his heart but doesn't know if its ethically right. A gentlemanwho saves a girl, the lust and craving between two people who compatible, their relationship/bond that develops after every chapter and learnings you get along the way about treating others with kindness (the class "just because they look different, doesn't mean they don't have feeling and dreams like you and I!"). If you enjoyed Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru that came out recently, then you'll 100% appreciate the "mature" prequel.

Erotica isn't something I tend to engage in. My reason for checking out Hana and the Beast Man is due to my interest in its sequel series, With You, Our Love Will Make It Through. While not necessary to understand its sequel (to my knowledge, anyways), I decided to give it a go. And I'm glad I did. Because of my lack of experience with the genre, I didn't fully understand how people could call this "wholesome," but I see it now. There is much more to Sana and Hana's relationship than just sex, as well as more to the story than just fan service. Whilethe first few chapters are somewhat lackluster, when it picks up it maintains a consistent pace. As far as Sana and Hana themselves go, I like them! Sana's initial introduction makes him come across as rough and uncaring but, as expected, his soft side is quickly revealed and he becomes much more likeable. Hana may come across as naive and bland at first, but she's shown to have a strong resolve and passion for what she does and believes in. The art is, while not breathtaking, still wonderful. Aside from some of the beast people looking a bit alike at times, I really have no complaints. There are a few panels that are simply gorgeous and really stand out. In the end, to my surprise. I can confidently say I enjoyed this. If you're like me and don't get much enjoyment from sex scenes, it's rather easy to go past them and continue on with the story. So yes, I do recommend Hana and the Beast Man. It's a short, simple read that's well worth your time.