BEASTARS
A noir-tinged biological drama where primal hunger clashes with societal restraint, set against a moonlit backdrop of velvet fur and bared fangs, capturing the raw, trembling pulse of forbidden instincts and evolving identity.
BEASTARS
BEASTARS
10 October 2019 — 05 December 2024 Japan 3 season 36 episode Returning Series ⭐ 8.4 (1,246)
Cast: Sayaka Senbongi, Chikahiro Kobayashi, Yuki Ono, Fukushi Ochiai, Sayumi Watabe
Drama Crime Animation Mystery
Nature vs. Nurture Societal Hypocrisy and Facades Identity and Self-Loathing Power Dynamics and Privilege

BEASTARS - Episode Highlights

Episode Highlights

The Moon and the Beast

S1E1

The murder of Tem sets the tone for the series, and Legoshi’s first encounter with Haru under the full moon establishes the central conflict of hunger versus love.

Significance:

It establishes the world-building and the core premise of the series' 'speciesism.'

A Wolf is Born

S1E3

Legoshi must perform on stage for the first time, acting as a substitute. The scene blends the drama of the play with the internal drama of his instincts.

Significance:

Highlights the theme of 'acting' and the performance of social roles.

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

S1E11

Legoshi breaks into the Shishigumi hideout to save Haru, fully embracing his predatory power for the first time but using it for a protective purpose.

Significance:

The turning point where Legoshi decides to use his strength as a tool for justice rather than a source of shame.

The Chef's Secret

S2E12

The final confrontation between Legoshi and Riz. Louis sacrifices his leg for Legoshi to eat, giving him the strength to win the fight through a shared bond.

Significance:

A controversial and pivotal moment that redefines the relationship between carnivores and herbivores as one of mutual sacrifice.

Interspecies Relations

S3E1

Legoshi starts his life as a 'dropout' and moves into the Hidden Condo, meeting diverse neighbors and beginning his investigation into the criminal hybrid, Melon.

Significance:

Signals a shift from school drama to adult societal exploration and the introduction of hybrid psychology.