Beastars is a Japanese manga series written by Paru Itagaki. It was originally released in September 2016 under the genre which mainly focuses on Fantasy, coming of age, and imaginative thinking. There are about 21 tankōbon volumes as of October 2020. The story revolves around a bunch of animals in modern-day culture. The series has won multiple awards for setting a universal rank and also was recently a licensed English release due to its popularity. Beastars Season 2 is coming soon?
The Overview of Beastars Season 2
Beastars revolves around Legoshi, a gray wolf studying in Cherryton Academy, who lives with other carnivore animals and his best friend Labrador friend, Jack. Legoshi works as a stage head and supports the actors which are headed by a red deer, pupil Louis.
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Overnight one of the Alpaca gets murdered and this causes a rift between carnivores and herbivores. The show mainly focuses on two diverse sets of animals who try to co-live with each other. Legoshi is often assumed to be a bad person and is detained as a murderer and no matter how calm and kind he tries to be he is mistaken and stereotyped. The series brings out other elements of bullying, racism, and self-identity. Will Beastars Season 2 continue on this?
The Characters
The entire storyline and characters of the series are well versed and make the audience believe that this kind of co-living nature could exist. With a rating of 7.9 on IMDb and over 90% of users who watch this show, it is totally binger worthy!
- Legoshi voiced by Jonah Scott
- Haru by Lara Jill Miller
- Jack (Legoshi’s closest friend) by Ben Diskin
- Louis by Griffin Puatu
- Juno by Lauren Landa
Legoshi, the main character who is again labeled as a Beaster but tries to make all the animals around him to live in peace and shows his struggles on how he wants to be strong amongst all of them.
Haru, the female character who is a white dwarf rabbit, is often judged and shamed for being too vulnerable and free with every man she meets. she gives herself off too much then she has to and ends up being broken and bruised in the end. But after spending time with Legoshi she realizes her true worth and not everyone is bound to judge others. Will all of them return in Beastars Season 2?
Louis, the deer is a third-year student who is the head of Cherryton High School Drama Club who is intimidating for a deer and almost acts as a dictator to both the hierarchy. He seems to be hiding his insecurities under a tough-headed mask that is put outside.
Jack the Labrador is loyal and friendly and plays the rightful character as Legoshi’s friend and is tested and guarded throughout the show.
Bill is a Bengal tiger a student at Cherryton Academy, is known for his acting skills and his desire to become popular among the carnivores which almost makes Legoshi look like his rival.
How Did Season 1 End?
The previous season showed the distance between Haru and Legoshi who try to work their way through the differences but the tension between the two sects which is one being a Carnivore and another a Herbivore almost creates awkwardness between them. Despite Haru’s insecurities and fears as to what the world will judge them by, Legoshi still goes in search of her to express his feelings. Let’s see what happens in Beastars Season 2!
Release Date of Beastars Season 2
The show had to initially be aired on March 2020 but it was postponed due to the pandemic. However, Season 2 will officially air on January 2021 with a positive outcome from a loyal fan base. This next series will continue the relationship between Haru and Legoshi and also decide the fate of Louis.
The series has won the 11th Manga Taishō Award, and also multiple awards with also being one of the best anime to be licensed by Netflix. The series brings out the common topics which are related to a human lifestyle and strikingly shows the balance of it in another perspective which makes the audience quite convinced that this type of environment can exist.
The Trailer
Beastars is now available on Netflix to do have a look to know more!
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