Writer & Artist: Kenji Hamada
Translation: Motoko Tamamuro & Jonathan Clements
Letterer: Skylar Rutan
Editor: Louis Yamani
Designer: Matt Bookman
Publisher: Titan Manga
Price: $12.99
Release Date: December 30, 2025
Leo is the manager of Goodfellas Bistro in Manhattan. But his clumsiness irritates his chef and waitress. Still, no matter how many customers complain about spilled food and broken dishes, Zach and Rose stick by him.
Most Humans may write Leo off as a harmless goof. But they don't realize that Leo is the head of one of the most powerful Demi families on Earth. How will life change for Leo, Zach, and Rose when they take a young werewolf under their wings? And how will Clara adjust to life in their family? Let’s grab a cross and garlic, leap into Gran Familia Vol 2, and see!
Story
Some Demi families terrorize Humans. They call themselves the Demi Mafia and give their kind a bad name. Other Demi hide their abilities, fearing another war with the Humans. Leo uses his abilities to help those in need, whether they are Human or Demi. When he finds Clara living in the streets, he invites the werewolf to stay with his family. But bringing people into your home and making them part of your life means accepting their struggle. And Clara’s deepest desire is to find her brother Raul.
In Gran Familia Vol 2, Raul has worked his way up the police hierarchy. He did this not to uphold the law but destroy the department from within. When Leo and Clara find him, Raul is bitter and twisted by anger. He wants to kill the prejudiced Humans who enforce Demi repression. Raul wants Clara to help him by using her enhanced strength to slay their Human oppressors. But Leo urges the brother and sister to adopt a more tolerant attitude.
While Leo strives to keep the peace, another character seeks to enflame the tensions between the Demi and their Human neighbors. Johann Gambino is the Don of the Gambino Family. He believes the Demis must demonstrate their ability to control the overwhelmingly Human population. As the head of the Gran Familia and a leader in the Demi community, Leo stands in Johann's way. To reignite the war with the Humans that ended five years ago, Johann vows to kill Leo in Gran Familia Vol 2.
Art
Leo better resembles a friendly boy than the head of a powerful family. Zach may seem aloof, but Rose gives the male customers a reason to return to Goodfellas. When Leo transforms, bats swarm around a stylish leader with confident eyes. Zach's bald head sprouts ridges, and a bold chin accompanies the Golem’s imposing torso. As Mandrake, Rose’s hair transforms into leaves and sports a magnificent flower as she manipulates vines. Yet Clara remains a werewolf with ears that poke above her braided hair.
Unlike Leo, Johann’s unaffected demeanor never fades. He wears a wide-brimmed hat and long coat and calmly watches as people die. Like Leo, Johann also uses a handgun to focus his powers. But when he leaves his cathedral-like stronghold, Johann observes his Demi underlings launch the opening stages of battle in Gran Familia Vol 2.
Skylar Rutan adorns Kenji Hamada's story and art with uppercase letters in dialogue balloons of varying shapes and sizes. Placards introduce members of the Gambino Family, while sound effects accompany the destruction they unleash. Thanks to Titan Manga for providing a review copy.
Final Thoughts
Leo finds it hard to change how Humans view their Demi neighbors when hatred and intolerance are the norm. Still, as the Vampire struggles to be a peacemaker, he takes the time to train a young Demi. Leo urges Clara to build up others instead of destroying her soul in Gran Familia Vol 2.
Rating 8.5/10
To look inside see my preview of Gran Familia Vol 2.
For how this series began, see my review of Gran Familia Vol 1.
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