I had recently read the novel version that this was based on and really enjoyed it, but honestly I loved the manga even more! I think the visual format is perfect for conveying the tone, atmosphere, and worldbuilding in The Beast Player. First of all, the art style(s) were absolutely stunning, especially the color pages. But the style also subtly shifted to fit the story, and I thought that was such a nice detail. I also feel that the art style really managed to do a lot of heavy emotional lifting. I really feel like we lived and felt with Elin, enjoying the sweet slow moments, and feeling the terrible tragedies as well. I'm so excited for the next volume of The Beast Player.