As someone who has read the original novel, I can say this series does a nice job of keeping what made the original story work, while changing a few things up. In this, the unfortunate class is divided into teams from the start, leading to interesting group dynamics. This is still a Battle Royale universe so gore and death are to be expected. If you like this sort of story, give it a chance!

I really liked this manga. I love the original Battle Royale book, so being able to read more content from the universe is something I am always looking forward to. I love how this book brings more to the table while also respecting the original canon