Paru Itagaki is a Japanese manga artist best known for her work on the popular series Beastars. Born on July 30, 1993, she has gained recognition for her unique storytelling and character development, often exploring themes of society, identity, and morality through anthropomorphic animals. Itagaki's artistic style combines detailed illustrations with expressive characters, making her work visually engaging. Beastars, which began serialization in 2016, has received critical acclaim and has been adapted into an anime series, further expanding her audience and influence in the manga industry.