Eat

by Nagabe

From bestselling creator Nagabe (The Girl From the Other Side) comes an anthropomorphic Boys' Love manga about dark, unspoken desires and the delicious temptation to give in.

Professor Lufria has a secret: he finds pleasure in watching others eat. As a strict and intimidating law professor, this wolf hides his unusual obsession behind a stern demeanor. But when one of his students dares to bite him, it awakens a hunger deep inside him. This time, it's not just about food--it's about passion, intimacy, and the thrill of being devoured. Will Lufria give in to his primal desires, or will he be left endlessly craving for more?

Genres: Manga, LGBT, Queer, Romance, Graphic Novels, Comics, Gay

234 pages, Paperback

First published February 25, 2025

About the author

Please also see ながべ.

He studied Fine Arts at Musashino University. At first, he was more interested in illustration, printmaking, and painting than in manga. However, when he considered the best way to make a living from his art, he decided to focus on the world of Japanese comics and trained himself, rather than the usual approach of working for several years as an apprentice to an experienced manga artist.

He was still a student when his first work, The Boss Is an Onee, was published. He soon attracted attention for his distinctive drawing style, his fantastical and melancholic plots, and his use of fantasy characters and anthropomorphic animals.

Reviews

[Evie · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Your love at once makes me the happiest, and unhappiest of men"- Beethoven


Look, I went into this knowing it was likely going to be a little weird, and a little weird is exactly what I got.

I love Nagabe's art style, there is something very delicate and slightly haunting about it which fit the vibe of this story perfectly.

Lufria, the strict, straight laced, wolf law professor has a dark secret. Following a childhood attack when he was bitten, Lufria now harbors a dark sexual craving to be bitten, eaten and devoured. Lufria meets his match when he encounters Gulla, the large herbivore with an even larger appetite and his student. Lufria finds himself being drawn to Gulla with increasingly vivid fantasies of being consumed.

I feel like honestly it was a bit too short and surface level for me to get my teeth into it (har har get it) and I had a moment when I side eyed it, wondering if it was too weird to carry on with, but who am I kidding, I don't think I've ever found something that was ACTUALLY too weird so I'll probably still read the next volume.

Not wanting to put a spotlight on anyone..... but Hannigram fans..... Y'all might like this.

[Bookishrealm · Rating 2 out of 5]

ummm.....

Yea I don't think I'm the intended audience for this one. I thought that the idea of it was cool especially when I think about the stigmas that often come with kinks; however, I don't think there was enough discussion about the impact of assault and PTSD on physical intimacy. The ending was really weird and I wasn't a fan of how certain topics were handled.

[Isaac Badger · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wish I was a less curious person

[Peppa · Rating 5 out of 5]

HOLY. PEAK.This manga absolutely BLEW ME AWAY!

We're diving deep into cannibalism themes here but with a brilliant twist where the prey becomes the predator and vice versa. The way it explores consumption, power and survival is legitimately mesmerizing. And the ART? Absolutely Stunning!! Perfectly matches the dark, visceral tone of the story.

Don't go in expecting romance, this is more like a psychological horror feast. I've seen plenty of "biting" tropes, but rarely one that commits this fully to the literal and metaphorical act of eating. It's disturbing, thought-provoking, and beautifully executed.

My only complaint? IT'S TOO SHORT! I could've devoured three more volumes of this unsettling masterpiece.

[maria ☆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nagabe back at it with the furry vore 🐏🐺

[abi · Rating 4 out of 5]

lufria and gulla: my kink is cannibalism ✨

[rowan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Idk about you guys, but I absolutely DEVOURED this! The writing and artstyle are both delicious as heck. I really wish it had been a full series instead of a oneshot though. (it ended abruptly at the most random ass point) I wanted to read more about these characters and not being able to, made me feel unsatisfied. Also, oh fuck.. Lufria is SO HOT!!

[Cece · Rating 5 out of 5]

IT'S A MASTERPIECE!!!!!! idgaf

[Stay Fetters · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The feeling of being eaten. The sensation of fear and pain… the sense that my life is in danger. My mind is well aware that this isn’t healthy behavior… but the joy suffusing my body utterly overrides it."

People may not want to admit it but we all have a kink. Some are weirder than others but we listen and we don’t judge. Mine? I’d rather not say…

I’ve been waiting for a new book by Nagabe for too long and they certainly deliver with this one. Not what I was expecting after reading GftOS but I really enjoyed this. It definitely had me smirking. I can’t wait to see what else this series has to offer.

[Vanesa Rodríguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es uno de esos autores imprescindibles,que hace sentir incómodo al lector y a la vez es imposible dejar de leer. Incluso en su incursión en lo turbio tiene momentos de ternura.
En este tomo nos narra la historia de Lufria, un profesor estricto y que define sus normas para ocultar un gran secreto. Y su relación con un nuevo estudiante, Gulla, que se salta todas sus reglas. Entre ellos nacerá una chispa que lo devorará todo.

Una maravilla que logra sonrojar al lector y que trata del límite del deseo

[saryn ཐི❤︎ཋྀ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Buddy read!
Everyone in this book needs to be put in jail.
Liza and Gulla? Jail. Lufria? Seek therapy.
My friend read this to me and by the time we finished, we both felt like the author had missed a chance to create a story representing a SA victim dealing with trauma. Neither of us could decide what the intention really was, it seemed like it was just to write something fucking weird, and that is exactly what this is.

[Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

listen, i fully admit to reading some weird stuff but this??? this was WEIRD. loved it.

[marcia · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a reread. I did not like this anymore than I did the first time around. Of all the Nagabe BLs I've read so far, this is by far the weakest entry. There are so many layers to the premise: both Lufria and Gulla are going against their nature, this is an inappropriate relationship between a student and a teacher, not to mention Lufria develops this kink as a trauma response to being attacked and bitten. While the story could've been an interesting allegory for sexual assault, but it never goes anywhere and eventually fizzles out. I am not giving up on Nagabe just yet, so I'm excited to read Smell next.

[amia ──★ ˙ ̟ !! · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 ⭐🐐🐺
this manga has everything, REALLY all my shit: kink, teacher-student relationship, and... gay sex. if you can call it sex. i don't know. thanks Nagabe for being a freaky bastard ig..

[Jules · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beastars if it was freakier. Lost a few points because he didn't actually get eaten at the end. I did appreciate it was the herbivore doing the devouring, but they didn't really go anywhere with that subversion. I also thought after the initial meeting the plot didn't really go anywhere; it was just them running into each other over and over and the same 'omg I want to be eaten' scene playing out again and again until it ended. With all that said it was a fun read.

[Dylan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a really fast read. It has a bit of an odd metaphor for love that may not jive well with people. The "I want to devour my love" trope. I think it's a unique way to tell a romance, personally. It also shows off one's kinks and desires, as well. I think that's rarer to find in romance these days, so I appreciated that.
I didn't really like how abruptly it ended, though it did make me think about what it was like to be in the closet. I can't really fault the characters for their feelings. I thought this was a good read, but I have no idea who I'd recommend it to. Nagabe has fantastic art and is writing very unique stories. I fell kind of in the middle on this one, but I enjoyed my time.

[wampor · Rating 3 out of 5]

ja sie czuje greedy as fuck po przeczytaniu tego, bo doslownie wszystko bylo mega ciekawe i freaky ale za malo rozwiniete!!! czemu to jest takie krotkie halo nagabe jak juz mnie zlapales w pulapke czytania furasiarskiego yaoi po nocach (przez swoj masterpiece aka dziewczynke w krainie przekletych) to moglbys chociaz wiecej wyciskac z tego furasowania i toxic yaoi... to ma taki potencjal no pojebie mnie.

[estherbookster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely died of laughter with this one! It's an anthropomorphic boys love, which makes it a fun and interesting read. The law professor and student dynamic had me saying “that's the sound of the police” but like, they're both adults in a sticky tricky situation and any battery or assault instance is acknowledged between parties. Luckily it's fiction or both would see a worser fate. Overall a fun read, definitely recommend it to mature audiences.

[⭐️ · Rating 2 out of 5]

What did i expect from a title called “EAT”… I am definitely not into vore lmao (FYI no deaths/life threatening injuries in book)

[Carl's · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5🌟

[zy忍 · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's like a room temperature Exquisite Corpse.

It would have been interesting if explored the themes more.

[Nea Poulain · Rating 4 out of 5]

me gustó mucho, muy interesante todo lo que plantea nagabe
Also the inherent eroticism of being eaten.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ughhh I wish I liked this more.

This is about a guy that loves to eat and a guy that wants to be eaten. This was a highly anticipated read for me. I really love Nagabe's writing, but there's just something about this one that didn't click with me. I just wanted a little more from the relationship although this isn't really a romance. It's more about like carnal desire and trauma. I just think it could've done more.

[.•°•MonaLisa•°•. · Rating 5 out of 5]

☆ 5 stars ☆

Haven't read something so intriguing in a while! I've seen the biting/eating types but rarely the ones about actually eating and the idea of killing. It is best not to expect any romance, but the art and themes are impressive. The way it portrays desire and fetishes, dominance and submission is so GOOD. nagabe does a great job.😍😍😍😍😍

[Natillas · Rating 4 out of 5]

4'5
Homoerotic cannibalism at its peak. ¿Es turbio? Un rato. ¿Se lo recomendaría a cualquiera? Obvio que no. ¿Que a mí me ha encantado? Sí y no me avergüenzo. Explora los límites del deseo y del consentimiento, así que si eso no te gusta no lo leas.

[Elwood Wilkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the horniest things I've read, and I've read an ok amount of smut, holy shit.

[Knigoqdec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Никога не съм си правила труда да следя творчеството на Нагабе, защото рядко отделям време за следене на когото и да било, но е познат автор на пазара. Неговата "Момичето от Другата страна" ме впечатли като аниме реализация, но и като манга винаги ме е привличала с изящния в моите очи рисунък с наситено черно и намек за акварел в готик меланхолична атмосфера, да не говорим за чудатия, леко страховит и доста елегантен Сенсей.
"Яж" не е по-различна, а в някои отношения може да се каже, че авторът дори е подобрил уменията си в изобразяване на антропоморфни животни, така че да са дори по-близки до реалните първообрази. Тук не се нуждаем толкова от фентъзи "водниста атмосфера", колкото от реализъм и той е представен прекрасно. Хареса ми и психологическото изграждане на героите, които остават много верни на животинските си черти, без това да пречи на човешкото им поведение. Тематиката за много хора ще се види доста шантава или дори неморална, става дума за... хм, бих го превела "фетиш". Не бих казала, че историята е нещо ново, ако я свеждаме до най-основните ѝ черти, но определено е въздействаща по нови начини, може би защото героите са именно антропоморфни или пък защото са едновременно хора и не-хора, което те кара да искаш да вникнеш по-надълбоко в поведението и желанията им. Авторът несъмнено има доста запомнящ се стил, дори и да разчита на вече разказвани теми, а пък нали тъкмо в това се крие частичка от истинския талант - да умееш да разказваш дори старото и познатото като нещо напълно ново.

[Nur Malso · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mera curiosidad y, sinceramente, ha sido una experiencia para reflexionar.
Y es que supongo que debe tener una metáfora detrás, aunque yo lo único que he visto ha sido un trauma disfrazado de necesidad y dependencia.
Me parece curioso también cómo los dos personajes van más allá de su propia naturaleza.
Aun así, creo que podría haber sido una buena alegoría a lo que le ocurrió al protagonista, porque siento que el estilo de dibujo tan cuidado y el ambiente daban todo el espacio para profundizar mucho más en eso.

"El acto de 'comer' no es lo mío. No me gusto mucho cuando como. Todo este sentimiento es más como un deseo que viene por dentro. Pero si lo pienso mejor, parece un poco morboso."

[Ollie Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maybe 2.5-2.75 ⭐️? I didn’t really know what to expect but I love Nagabe’s art. “The Girl from the Other Side” is the most beautiful manga series I’ve encountered. I was excited to see this new one and didn’t really know if this was going to be a series or stand alone. I believe it’s a stand alone but I wasn’t satisfied with the ending. Obviously the topic is a little strange and it is adult content. It was an interesting read but I wasn’t satisfied with how the story was resolved; it felt like there needed to be more.

[grayi ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the general vibe, the artstyle is delicious (hehe) but overall it felt a bit inconclusive.

I wasn't sure what to make of the characters or the resolution. I wanted to know more, and I found it fascinating how the vore elements at times seemed to work as an allegory for SA: specifically regarding the desire to be 'prey', the shame Lufria feels about this urge, and the traumatic situation it originated from.

Ultimately, the ending felt too abrupt. It felt like the story had the potential to do so much more.