I loved this! It was just as beautifully sketched as Belle's Tale. I loved how you got to see some of Beast's thoughts! I did excpected more of those thoughts, there were only a few. Nevertheless, I still love how the movie was made into this beautiful manga.

I was very glad to have the chance and review this manga too, along with the first volume! The story is told from the Beast's perspective and it's so sad. His despair has caused many of the actions we see in the movie as also at some point it explains why Belle could never leave from the castle with the help of a certain book.

I enjoyed the art more here but my only drawback was the art in the wolf fight. It felt more like a sketch rather than a completed fighting scene.
But in the end this little gem was fantastic!

Disney Beauty and the Beast volume 1 and 2 are shojo manga adaptations of Disney's live action "Beauty and the Beast". A direct representation of the film in manga-form, the 2-book volume lacks the musical numbers evident in the films and exchanges them for thoughtful inner monologues, however, offers little to nothing new about Belle or the Beast.

Although, there is nothing extraordinary or different to be found in the manga, both volume 1 and 2 are fun to read and a good addition to any fan of the Beauty and the Beast story.

I liked the art style and the extra info at the end (character designs and layouts).

But honestly, the manga doesn't offer anything new. It's exactly like the live-action Disney film, minus the musical numbers. There isn't much emphasis on Lumiere and the others.

Volume 1 is supposed to be from Belle's perspective, which aligns similarly to the film. Volume 2 is from the Beast's perspective, and I just wish there was more characterization for the Beast, but again, it's just like the film.

All in all, it's a fun read and a great addition for a fan's personal library.

This manga explores Beast's side of the story and man what a life he had. Let's blame the fact that your mother died when you were young and then your father grew cold and harsh as a reason to be an asshole. Belle lost her mother too but that didn't make her a bitch.

Loved this edition more than the previous volume. Excellent storytelling and writing.

This is a dual review for Mallory Reaves pair of Beauty and the Beast manga novels (Disney Beauty and the Beast: Belle's Tale and Disney Beauty and the Beast: The Beast's Tale respectively).

These are illustrated Tokyopop manga adaptations of the new Disney live action Beauty and the Beast movie. They are charmingly illustrated and do a nice job of translating the revised movie plot to the page. The books act as bookends to each other, each covering the same amount of time, but from opposite points of view (Belle's view in book 1, and Beast's view in book 2). There are some shared illustrations/panels from book to book, but each book still offers its own unique perspective and are more fulfilling when read in the paired sequencing.

I'm a huge Beauty and the Beast fan and also loved the movie. While these books did not offer any new insights or add any new plot twists (again, it's a straightforward adaptation), they did make me smile and are great for anyone who enjoyed the movie or who is just a fan of Beauty and the Beast or Disney manga.

I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Disney Beauty and the Beast Volume 2: The Beast's Tale is an excellent adaptation of the movie. The art in this book was amazing. The illustrator did do great job adapting the film for a manga-style book.

This volume covers the entirety of the film while only showing the scenes that the Beast was directly involved in. By focusing on his character, you get a lot of insight into who he is and learn just how lonely he is.

Overall, The Beast's Tale was enjoyable and stayed close to the events of the film. I feel to fully enjoy these books, you need to have both volumes on hand to read back-to-back. Seeing only one character's side of the story leaves too much out to fully enjoy the books, so having both volumes on hand is a smart choice.

I highly recommend these books for Beauty and the Beast fans and for those looking for an introduction to manga who may be unsure if they would enjoy the format.

I received the book from Diamond Book Distributors and Tokyopop via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Contrary to the first volume which was very difficult to read due to the odd disposition of the pages in the PDF version, I must admit that this volume 2 was far easier and more pleasant to read because it was displayed one page at a time. It made the reading experience less frustrating.

Overall, the illustrations are as good as the first book — very elaborate and neat. However, I didn’t find the Beast very convincing. I think the face looks too human. Anyway, that’s quite minor flaw in the bigger picture of this manga. Speaking of which, I’m not really a manga reader (not at all actually), but given the theme, I was really looking forward to discovering this version of the classic tale.

Based on the Beast’s perspective, this second volume offers a different, interesting angle. The drawings and sketches are expressive and vibrant. I do prefer the first volume because it’s more girly, but this one is worth having a look as well even though it’s more masculine and rough around the edges since you have direct access to the tortured soul and stream of thought of the Beast.

This was fab! The original Beauty and the Beast is mainly from Belle's POV so I loved seeing it from the Beast's perspective. Brilliant!

You couldnt even see the pages because of some stupid copyright symbol across each page. Huge disappointment

Loved this and so did my children. was a huge hit and you can always tell a good one when the children are happy to sit down and let you read the whole thing which in this case is what happened

I enjoyed this Manga retelling from Beast's perspective. The little nods to his relationship with the staff that we might have missed in other versions were lovely. His connection to them as family after all of those years. This was as delightful as Belle's Tale.

Like the first volume in this manga series, I enjoyed seeing one of my favorite Disney movies adapted into this format. The art was amazing! The Beast was so beautifully drawn! One of the things I couldn't help but want after finishing this manga is a Beauty and the Beast anime. I would watch the heck out of that!

While this volume follows the movie pretty closely, the unique thing about this was that the story was told from the point-of-view of the Beast. I loved seeing how his thoughts and actions changed through out the story as he fell in love with Belle. It gave a new spin on this classic tale and it makes me sad that we haven't had more books and movies from the Beast's perspective.

I enjoyed this manga series so much! I can't wait to add the physical copy to my collection. It's so beautiful! I would definitely recommend having both volumes on hand so you can read the first and immediately dive into the second one. I hope this manga does well so we can hopefully get more Disney manga adaptations in the future.

. Maybe younger readers would like this but it is just not for me

Review originally posted on The Book Adventures of Annelise Lestrange :)

I received this copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Let's go :D

*~.Manga Analysis.~*
Just remembering that those were my impressions and opinion as a reader :)

This wasn’t my first Disney manga by any means – I have already read their Japanese adaptations for Operation Big Hero, Lilo & Stick, Monters Inc., Finding Nemo, Nightmare Before Christmas (my favorite one!), among others. I knew it would be magical and beautiful, but I didn’t expected the warmth in my heart that Beast’s Tale brought. While I found Belle’s Tale too flat and barely explained, they dug deeper on the Beast’s past and it made the series truthfully worthwhile! Four proud stars <3

As this is an adaptation of the live action, I don’t see much point in going on and on about plot and narrative matters =) I just must warn you all that we only see things from Belle and Beast’s POVs, so no Gaston awesome scenes, unfortunately >.<

If you all guys ask me, this is the kind of manga/book that will only interest readers that are truly aficionados or collectors, as it lacks depth and 70% of the pages lack background. It’s pretty, it’s shiny, and it’s hollow. It works for me, as I do happen to fall in both categories mentioned, but if you’re looking for something with new information about the plotline behind the live action, you’ll be disappointed.

Now, let’s talk about the art! This is the big secret of the series, to tell the truth. The adaptations were masterfully done and, while those are the characters we already know, they are also new and TokyoPop’s own version of the magic =) You can see on the covers how beautiful Belle and Beast look <3

*~.Cover Analysis.~*

GUYS, THESE COVERS. THEY COMPLETE EACH OTHER. DO I NEED TO SAY MORE?!!! Okay, I’ll say more hahaha! I loved the chosen colors – the shades of deep blue, the rich yellow for the rose (I expected red, but this worked) and the manga adaptation of the characters… Oh boy! I just loved it all!

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Overall, if you like manga and the beauty and the beast, you’ll love these new volumes <3 I can’t wait to see them around in Brazil to add them to my Disney manga collection!

Thank you so much for reading this review! Also, thanks so much to Diamond Comic Distributors and NetGalley for my review copy =D Only God knows when and if this is coming to Brazil, so I feel blessed to be able to at least read it <3

I was so excited to see manga has a Beauty and the Beast's tale from the Beast's perspective. The read took me a half an hour. It was fast and light. As always this manga has absolutely beautiful illustrations. This story shows why the Beast is the way he is and what he is thinking when Belle is there. You learn he was taught to be cruel and unhappy after his mother died. The story also shows how Belle coming to the castle saved the Beast not just from the spell but from himself. I love a dark tale and this has darkness in it.

I thought the concept of this was interesting: applying manga to Disney's live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. I will admit that I don't usually read manga or comic books (I've never read manga and only several comics in my entire life), but I thought this was very enjoyable. It kept true to the story of the live-action remake but with its own take. The drawings were beautifully done, and I really liked this. I also liked the idea of splitting this into two volumes to account for each character's - in this case, Beast's - take on events. However, at the same time, if reading one after the other, it makes it slightly repetitive for the scenes were both Belle and Beast feature.

However, like I mentioned before, I think this was a beautiful adaptation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

Very nice adaptation of this classic...told from the perspective of the Beasrt.

This manga adaptation of the new movie is told in two parts. The first volume is told entirely in Belle’s point of view, while the second focuses on the Beast’s side of the story. The story line is the same as the movie, minus some scenes.

Unfortunately, I feel that without having seen the new movie or the original, readers might be a bit lost. Belle’s side of the story starts off with an introduction of her parents and then straight into the scene where the song ‘Belle’ would start. Because it is only told from one view, we are not told about the curse until after she sees the rose. As individual volumes, the stories jump around and we miss key elements. The whole scene with Maurice and Gaston in the pub? Non-existent. From the Beast’s tale, the first time Gaston is present is at the very end when he arrives with the mob. So make sure you don’t read it out of order!

One thing I did enjoy was the additions that were made. Due to it’s format, the author chose to include what the two characters were actually thinking in certain moments, rather than just see the scenes play out.

While I absolutely loved the artistic style and the attention to detail in the illustrations, I feel that this would have been much better off as a single, solid story. As is, it feels extremely incomplete. For a movie that is full of color and vibrancy, this adaption lacks the necessary elements to make up for what the movie offers. I have ready a few of Tokyopop’s Disney adaptions, but I feel that this is the first one that I didn’t really care for.

I received an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
2.5 stars.

This is just as beautiful as the first volume. It also allows you more insight into the beast's character and why he became the 'beast'.