"Killing Bites" (キリングバイツ) is a Japanese manga series created by writer Shinya Murata and illustrator Sumita Kazasa. The manga tells the story of an extremely brutal survival game that involves battles between human-animal hybrids.Here is the basic premise of the manga:The story is set in an underground world hidden from society known as "Killing Bites." In this ruthless game, wealthy capitalists and magnates hire genetically modified human-animal hybrids to engage in battles for the purposes of gambling and power struggles.These human-animal hybrids, referred to as "Therianthropes," are created by fusing human and animal genes, each possessing the physical traits and abilities of their respective animals. For example, the protagonist, Brute, is a therianthrope with the characteristics of a fierce dog, granting him incredible strength and speed.The story primarily follows Brute and other therianthropes who become embroiled in the deadly games of Killing Bites. The game is driven by power and money, and therianthropes must fight for their lives while representing the interests of their employers.The manga emphasizes extreme violence and cruelty while also exploring themes of power, greed, and survival. The battles between characters are intense and action-packed, defining the manga's signature style."Killing Bites" is a manga series that revolves around themes of combat and survival, targeting readers who enjoy action, violence, and battle-themed stories. It portrays the fusion of human and animal characteristics in a brutal gladiatorial arena, resulting in a series of bloody and intense showdowns.