After finishing the first season of the show, I decided I couldnt wait for season 2 and started reading the manga! It's been fun knowing the plot ahead of time and seeing the breadcrumbs for major events and character moments be teased before the big twists and reveals. I'm happy to report that the plot of the Promised Neverland still hits hard the second time around.

The inclusion of internal monologues definitely gives the books a different vibe from the show. There's more to read and fewer quiet moments, but I like the extra insight and perspective we get into characters like Norman and how far ahead he's planning. There's even been a few details about the Gracefield House that weren't acknowledged in the show that further show the lengths the antagonists have to imprison these kids and help make the setting feel really well thoughtout.

Aside from a few moments where the characters' faces are really exaggerated, the art is PHENOMENAL with incredibly detailed backgrounds and warped perspectives that make me incredibly jealous of the artist's skills of drawing architecture. The scenery surrounding the characters will warp and bend during tense moments or when things seem to be slipping out of their control. It's a nice way to keep things feeling suspenseful when there isn't a lot of actual horror this volume.

I still haven't decided whether I prefer the anime or manga more (I dont think I'll have a firm opinion until I catch up to where season 1 ended), but I'm really enjoying seeing this series in it's original medium and I'm looking forward to reading the next volume!