**BEASTARS** is a TV anime adaptation of the hugely popular manga by Paru Itagaki, serialized in Weekly Shonen Champion.
Winner of the 2018 Manga Taisho Award, with cumulative circulation surpassing 9 million copies.
A unique coming-of-age ensemble drama set in a world where carnivores and herbivores coexist, following Legoshi, a gray wolf, as he grows while struggling between his instincts and reason.
The overwhelming visual beauty by CGI animation studio Orange, along with hit theme songs like "Wild Side" by ALI and "Kaibutsu" by YOASOBI, are major attractions.
Through Netflix global distribution, it gained explosive popularity overseas as well 🐺
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01① A Unique World Where Carnivores and Herbivores Coexist
A world where anthropomorphic animals live together. But it is far from mere fantasy.
Carnivores carry the instinct of wanting to "eat" herbivores, while herbivores live alongside the fear of potentially "being eaten."
This setting overlaps with real-world themes of discrimination, prejudice, and coexistence, creating tremendous depth 🌍
02② Revolutionary 3DCG Animation by Orange
The visuals crafted by CGI animation studio Orange are stunning.
The texture of fur, delicate expressions, and lighting effects were praised for "changing the concept of CG anime."
The intensity of scenes where Legoshi awakens to his instincts has a power that hand-drawn anime simply cannot express 🎬
03③ Theme Songs Are All Masterpieces
Season 1 OP is "Wild Side" by ALI. An incredibly stylish track fusing jazz and hip-hop that surpassed 100 million views on YouTube.
Season 2 OP is "Kaibutsu" by YOASOBI. Following "Yoru ni Kakeru," it became another massive hit for YOASOBI, perfectly expressing Legoshi's inner conflict.
Both are super popular songs that consistently rank high in anime song rankings 🎵
04④ The Bittersweet Romance Across Species
The romance between gray wolf Legoshi and dwarf rabbit Haru is at the heart of this work.
The forbidden relationship of "a large carnivore falling for a small herbivore" is blocked by societal prejudice and instinctual barriers.
Yet the way they reach for each other despite everything is bittersweet and beautiful 💕
05⑤ Explosive Overseas Popularity Through Netflix Global Distribution
BEASTARS was distributed worldwide on Netflix, gaining overwhelming support from overseas anime fans.
It was nominated for numerous overseas anime awards and praised as "Zootopia meets coming-of-age drama."
It became a work loved not only in Japan but around the world 🌏
06① The Incident at Cherryton Academy
The story begins with an incident at Cherryton Academy where Tem, an alpaca herbivore, is killed and devoured by someone.
Tension runs between carnivores and herbivores, and the academy is enveloped in an ominous atmosphere.
This incident becomes the catalyst that dramatically changes protagonist Legoshi's fate 🔥
07② Legoshi and Haru's Meeting
Legoshi, who lived quietly as a backstage crew member of the drama club, has a fateful encounter with dwarf rabbit Haru one night.
Legoshi struggles with an impulse toward Haru that he cannot tell is "appetite" or "love."
A journey to discover the true nature of his emotions begins 🐰
08③ Conflict and Friendship with Louis
Louis, a red deer, is the star of the drama club and the top candidate for the next Beastar.
Louis, an herbivore who never backs down from carnivores, and Legoshi, a carnivore who is too gentle, are complete opposites.
Their relationship, clashing yet gradually acknowledging each other, is intense ⚔️
09④ The Darkness of the Black Market
Behind the outwardly peaceful coexistence society, a dark world called the "Black Market" exists.
The shocking truth is that herbivore meat is sold there illegally.
Legoshi steps into the Black Market and confronts the cruel reality of this world 🌙
10⑤ Those Who Aspire to Become Beastar
"Beastar" is a title given to the most respected animal in this world.
Someone who can serve as a bridge between carnivores and herbivores is sought.
Legoshi, Louis, and Juno each aspire to become Beastar while holding different ideals 🏆
Legoshi (Gray Wolf)
The protagonist of this work. Despite being a large carnivore, he has a gentle and introverted personality. He works as backstage crew for the Cherryton Academy drama club. A young wolf who constantly struggles between his feelings for Haru and his carnivorous instincts 🐺
Haru (Dwarf Rabbit)
The heroine of this work. A dwarf rabbit who lives boldly despite her small body. She is fed up with always being treated as weak because she is an herbivore and searches for her own meaning of existence. Her romance with Legoshi becomes the story's axis 🐰
Louis (Red Deer)
The star of the drama club, a charismatic red deer. He is the top candidate for the next Beastar. Despite being an herbivore, he is a proud young man with mental fortitude that overwhelms even carnivores 🦌
Juno (Gray Wolf)
A junior female gray wolf like Legoshi. She has a bright and sociable personality and harbors feelings for Legoshi. She takes pride in being a carnivore and has an ambitious side, aspiring to become Beastar herself 🐺
Jack (Labrador Retriever)
Legoshi's childhood friend and best friend. He has a bright and kind personality, always looking out for Legoshi. As a gentle dog breed despite being a carnivore, he is an important emotional support for Legoshi 🐕
Gohin (Giant Panda)
A giant panda who works as a psychiatrist in the Black Market. He counsels animals suffering from carnivorous urges. He serves as a mentor figure to Legoshi, training him both physically and mentally 🐼
