Beastars, Tome 17

Paru Itagaki's illustrations are so expressive—I'm curious how much of the storytelling relies on visual cues versus dialogue. Do the visuals carry more weight in this volume?

The characters' struggles with their nature versus their social roles felt intense. I'm wondering if this reflects real-world conflicts about identity and conformity.

Using animals to tackle human societal issues is clever but also thought-provoking. I wonder if the creator intended this as a commentary on our own world.