BEASTARS
BEASTARS
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BEASTARS

8.4
Yr 2019
Rt 23m
Status Ended
Animation Drama Mystery Crime
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Series Brief

Overview

In a world where beasts of all kinds coexist, a gentle wolf awakens to his own predatory urges as his school deals with a murder within its midst.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 78 /100

Beastars is widely regarded by critics as a refreshing and innovative entry in the anime landscape, praised for its unique blend of 2D and 3D animation and its complex, dark narrative. Many reviewers highlight its ability to successfully transplant human high school drama into a provocative world of anthropomorphic animals torn between biological instincts and civilized society.

While the series has earned acclaim as one of the standout anime releases of its time, reception is not entirely unanimous. Some viewers have expressed frustration with the English dubbing, finding the voice acting lackluster, while others find the show's strange premise and mature themes to be alienating. Overall, it is considered a high-quality, thought-provoking drama that is strictly intended for mature audiences due to its violent and sexual subject matter.

“A refreshing change-up to more predictable and familiar anime series; it's also one of the year's best.”

“Gorgeously animated, featuring a mix of 2D character designs and 3D backgrounds that result in a modern look.”

“An incredibly entertaining fantasy drama that any shōnen or teen drama fan should watch.”

“The overall tone of the show is dark and mature, with sexual and violent content that's not suitable for young viewers.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
UK • US • CA
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US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

Premiering in 2019, this anime series turns an anthropomorphic high school setting into a tense psychological drama. What begins with a murder at a school quickly spirals into a broader story about instinct, survival, and societal tension between coexisting species. The backdrop of a student drama club adds an extra layer of theatrical tension to characters who are constantly questioning their true natures.

The narrative balances heavy crime and mystery beats with slice of life elements, shounen tropes, and a complicated romance. Anchored by voice performances from a cast that includes Chikahiro Kobayashi, the story zeroes in on the quiet internal struggles of a gentle wolf coming to terms with his own awakening predatory urges. Fans respond to this constant friction between civilized restraint and raw survival instincts, resulting in a distinct mix of school drama and dark suspense.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 64
Regulars 15
Longest run 22 eps
Chikahiro Kobayashi
Chikahiro Kobayashi
as Legoshi (voice)
Sayaka Senbongi
Sayaka Senbongi
as Haru (voice)
Yuki Ono
Yuki Ono
as Louis (voice)
Ayane Sakura
Ayane Sakura
as Lemur (voice)
1 episode
Yuuki Shin
Yuuki Shin
as African Wild Dog (voice)
1 episode
Katsunori Okai
Katsunori Okai
as Fox (voice)
1 episode
Ruri Yoshimiya
Ruri Yoshimiya
as Schoolgirl (voice)
1 episode
Kanae Shirosawa
Kanae Shirosawa
as Schoolgirl (voice)
1 episode
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Hibiku Yamamura as Mizuchi (voice) 2 episodes Ryoko Maekawa as Schoolgirl (voice) 1 episode Tomomichi Nishimura as Saiga (voice) 1 episode Kyousuke Kitayama as Raccoon (voice) 1 episode Momoe Kishimoto as Koala (voice) 1 episode Yusuke Shirooka as Dolph (voice) 1 episode Kaede Hondo as Black Cat (voice) 8 episodes Mutsumi Tamura as Young Louis (voice) 1 episode Kenta Sasa as Gon (Cherryton Academy Principal) (voice) 2 episodes Mitsuaki Hoshino as Mayor (voice) 2 episodes Toshiki Kusu as Fox (voice) 1 episode Sayumi Watabe as Els (voice) 18 episodes Fumiko Orikasa as Haru's Mother (voice) 1 episode Kazuhiro Nakaya as Victor (voice) 2 episodes Ari Ozawa as Flying Squirrel (voice) 5 episodes Shoya Ishige as Shishigumi (voice) 1 episode Mayumi Asano as Dorm Mother (voice) 2 episodes Tatsumaru Tachibana as Raccoon (voice) 1 episode Kouichi Souma as Owner (voice) 2 episodes Genki Muro as Dom (voice) 14 episodes Fukushi Ochiai as Sanu (voice) 22 episodes Yuichi Iguchi as Kibi (voice) 14 episodes Rikuya Yasuda as Carl (voice) 1 episode Naoto Kobayashi as Durham (voice) 15 episodes Mao Ichimichi as Sally (voice) 2 episodes Takeo Otsuka as Collot (voice) 14 episodes Kujira as Rokume (voice) 3 episodes Akane Ouchi as Ellen (voice) 11 episodes Saiko Moriya as Clerk (voice) 1 episode Junya Enoki as Jack (voice) 16 episodes Yuki Kazu as Leopard (voice) 1 episode Takaya Hashi as Shishigumi Boss (voice) 6 episodes Yoshiyuki Shimozuma as Voss (voice) 6 episodes Takaaki Torashima as Bill (voice) 14 episodes Yuma Uchida as Miguno (voice) 6 episodes Shota Yamamoto as Dolph (voice) 6 episodes Nobuhiko Okamoto as Kai (voice) 13 episodes Akio Otsuka as Gohin (voice) 10 episodes Kanehira Yamamoto as Old Goat (voice) 1 episode Tsuguo Mogami as Caiman (voice) 1 episode Ikuto Kanemasa as Aoba (voice) 12 episodes Sakura Ando as Legom (voice) 2 episodes Hiroshi Shirokuma as Riz (voice) 9 episodes Yuuko Hara as Sheila (voice) 14 episodes Subaru Kimura as Free (voice) 11 episodes Satoshi Tsuruoka as Sony (voice) 5 episodes Tomomi Mineuchi as Sheep (voice) 1 episode Chiko Mizumori as Cleaning Lady (voice) 1 episode Yuko Sanpei as Moth (voice) 1 episode Atsumi Tanezaki as Juno (voice) 11 episodes Taiten Kusunoki as Ibuki (voice) 11 episodes Yuki Kaji as Pina (voice) 7 episodes Kenyu Horiuchi as Ogma (voice) 3 episodes Houko Kuwashima as Leano (voice) 1 episode Yuko Minaguchi as Toki 1 episode Noriko Mikami as Ai (voice) 1 episode
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

black market based on comic romance slice of life survival school anthropomorphism questioning shounen anime drama club psychological suspense amused
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 10, 2019
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
23 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
1,283