[Manga Review] Dinosaur Sanctuary Vol. 3

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BY: Itaru Kinoshita (Story & Art), Shin-ichi Fujiwara (Research Consultant), John Neal (Translator)
SERIES: ディノサン [Dinosan] (#3)
RELEASES: September 5, 2023 by Seven Seas
GENRE: Science Fiction, Slice of Life
AGE RANGE: Teen
RATING: 4 out 5
SYNOPSIS: THE NEWBIE LOOKS FOR HER DINO HOME.

Suma Suzume, the newest keeper at struggling Enoshima Dinoland, has reached the end of her three-month orientation period. It’s time for a new challenge: working alongside each of the department heads to find her permanent place on the staff! First on the list is Igarashi Keisuke, and Suzume will learn what makes him tick as they care for the park’s pachycephalosaurs and stegosaurs.



REVIEW: Suma Suzume, the newest keeper at Enoshima Dinoland, has completed her three-month orientation program. It's time for a new challenge: finding her permanent spot on the staff alongside each department head! To care for the park's pachycephalosaurs and stegosaurs, Suzume will get to know Igarashi Keisuke.

Suzume has completed her probationary period and is now learning to work with a team. A pachycephalosaur keeps getting startled and hurting himself, the Dinoland enclosure is restructured, and a spinosaurus makes a new friend—a friendship based around a Spinosaurus.

As before, it's a cozy but scientific concept. The world-building continues to improve as we learn more about the keeper's background. The story also delves deeper into Suzume's personal growth, highlighting her evolving relationships with her colleagues and the challenges of managing prehistoric creatures in a modern setting. This blend of character development and scientific detail creates an engaging narrative that appeals to both casual readers and enthusiasts of dinosaurs.

In the previous review, I mentioned that it may not be suitable for everyone. This is a heartwarming, slice-of-life story about a new keeper learning the ins and outs of dinosaur care. Dinosaurs fascinate me, and I love to speculate what might happen if dinosaurs came to life.

The story’s charm lies in its balance between the everyday challenges of animal care and the fantastical premise of managing dinosaurs. It invites readers to imagine the logistics of such a world while exploring themes of teamwork, adaptability, and personal growth.

For dinosaur lovers, this is a great series. Overall, this series offers a unique and engaging narrative that combines the charm of slice-of-life storytelling with the excitement of dinosaurs, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.