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Season 1 – Beastars

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In a world where beasts coexist, a gentle wolf awakens to his predatory urges as his schoolmates deal with a murder in their midst.
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Beastars — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Well-made and beautifully animated, Beastars is a solid new anime for anyone looking to get a little wild.

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James Beckett Anime News Network 03/02/2021
A-
If I'm right, and BEASTARS really does represent a next step in the future of anime, then the future is looking mighty bright indeed. Go to Full Review Caitlin Moore The Daily Dot 12/11/2020
5/5
Even if it doesn't offer answers, it does offer an engaging story, snappy writing, and technical excellence. Legoshi, Haru, and Louis are all fantastic characters with rich inner lives suited to the complicated world they live in. Go to Full Review Daniel Hart Ready Steady Cut 12/11/2020
4/5
Beastars works because of its intrigue; it begs to be a raw anime rather than hide behind metaphors and themes. The Netflix anime series is what it is. Go to Full Review Austin Jones Paste Magazine 12/11/2020
All three of our leads are endlessly compelling, and where you might expect the show to dip into trite heteronormative love triangle tropes, they rise above again and again. Go to Full Review Princess Weekes The Mary Sue 12/11/2020
It certainly has an audience built-in from the concept alone, but for the non-furries, Beastars has the benefit of being an actually interesting character drama, with solid conflict, and an interesting world. Go to Full Review Rafael Motamayor Slashfilm 12/11/2020
As a murder-mystery, this first season is thrilling, as a world-building exercise it's fascinating, and as a high-school drama with an unusual romance at the middle of it, it's already a strong contender for best anime of the year. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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ice @ice77 Nov 22 Season was great and i love it See more Luke S Jul 6 Perfect! There is almost nothing wrong with this anime. The style, the emotions, the characters... it's perfect! The style they draw in/animate in is amazing! I would recommend a season 4 though, since I hate good shows that only have a limited amount of episode! That is why my rating is 4.5, and not 5. But overall, this is the best anime I have ever seen so far. Hope to see stuff like Beastars in the future of anime. See more Phil H Apr 13 I like to joke about “Beastars” being an “adult version of zootopia” . It revolves around similar ideas , yet delves into topics that a family friendly movie could not. See more LABEL 2 11/13/2024 角色自身本能与道德的矛盾，在群体层面投射为捕食关系与“反捕食关系”的对抗，而种种冲突在校内外的不同场合又展现出不同的姿态：在校园内连死亡都透着一股青涩的试探感，而在社会上即使是最轻微的越界都折射着粉饰太平的不安——设定简单明了、外延极为丰富的故事实在让人着迷。不过动画的表现则远没有那么引人入胜，相似分镜反复出现、叙事温吞保守，不知是否受到了技术水平的制约。 See more Gato 07/06/2024 This anime is very good. I love the idea of ​​carnivores and herbivores coexisting. Why didn't anyone think of this before?! See more Vergil L 06/07/2024 Legosi is the best boy! Awesome action, beautiful characters. Why has nobody done an anime like this sooner? See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Chikahiro Kobayashi

Legosi

Sayaka Senbongi

Haru

Yuki Ono

Louis

Fukushi Ochiai

Sanou

Koji Okino

Actor

Sayaka Sembongi

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 10, 2019 The Moon and the Beast An herbivore's murder unsettles Cherryton Academy, with some suspecting grey wolf Legoshi; dwarf rabbit Hal struggles with her classmates' bullying. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 17, 2020 The Academy's Top Dogs Legoshi ponders his own ferocious impulses; a run-in at breakfast unsettles him further; the theater students prepare for their play. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 24, 2019 A Wolf is Born Hal and Legoshi's interaction ends extremely awkwardly; with two days to the performance, the school newspaper sniffs out what Rouis is hiding. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 31, 2019 Give it Your All The drama club switches up parts after the last performance; tapped to appear onstage, Legoshi confronts the lead actor about a dangerous issue. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 7, 2019 Two Sides to the Story Legoshi deals with misplaced notoriety after the play, with Jack's support; Hal and Rouis have a clandestine encounter. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 14, 2019 Blurred Vision - Dream or Reality? After another murder, herbivores are confined to campus; in town, the theater club carnivores enter a shady district for adult meat eaters. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 21, 2019 Below the Fur Coat The mystery of Legoshi's favorite lunch is solved; Hal recalls her first encounter with a vulnerable Rouis, who has a fiancée. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 28, 2019 Caught like Floss in a Canine's Teeth Legoshi offers to escort Hal home; on the way, she tries to become better friends with him, unaware of his guilt; Juno has a revelation. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 5, 2019 Into the Lion's Den Rouis recalls his harrowing past; Legoshi makes a vow despite conflicting feelings; Hal is kidnapped for ransom by carnivores. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 12, 2019 A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Legoshi risks his life to find the Shishi-Gumi; a friend helps him channel and control his inner beast so that he can save Hal. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 19, 2020 To the Neon District A ferocious Legoshi wreaks havoc to save Hal, while an unknown ally assists in their escape; awkward timing causes some awkward situations. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 26, 2019 In the Storm's Wake Hal and Legoshi return to school after their strange night; as the festival gets underway, Juno challenges Hal for Legoshi's affections. Details

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Beastars — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Shinichi Matsumi
Network
FUJIJP
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Oct 10, 2019
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