# Where to Watch Beastars

**Beastars turns a school shared by carnivores and herbivores into a tense study of appetite and fear. Netflix carries the show, so viewers can find this 2019 TV season in one place. Its 12 episodes follow Legoshi, a reserved gray wolf whose self-control becomes harder to maintain after violence unsettles his academy and his feelings for Haru force him to confront what he wants. The animal society is not a decorative gimmick. Every interaction is shaped by unequal physical power and the private impulses its residents try to conceal. It suits viewers who want romance and mystery filtered through an uneasy psychological drama. Episodes run 23 minutes, but the measured pacing gives conversations and uncomfortable silences room to register.**

## Where to Watch

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/81054847)

Netflix is the only service listed for Beastars and carries the complete 12-episode season, keeping the legal viewing option straightforward.

## Synopsis

Carnivores and herbivores attend the same academy under rules meant to keep their differences manageable. After a student dies, mistrust spreads through the campus, leaving everyone newly aware of who might be hunter and who might become prey. Legoshi has spent his life making his large frame seem harmless, yet an encounter with the rabbit Haru exposes desires he cannot dismiss. As he tries to understand those feelings, the story examines how instinct collides with affection and how a society built on restraint treats anyone who cannot fit its expectations. The premise is unusual, but the conflicts stay intimate. Awkward encounters and choices made under pressure carry the drama.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Premiered:** 2019
- **Studio:** Dwarf Studios, Orange
- **Score:** 7.7

## Watch Order

Begin with this 2019 TV season. It introduces Legoshi, Haru, and the academy conflict, so no earlier Beastars entry is needed before episode one.

- [Beastars 2nd Season](https://hozuna.com/anime/beastars-season-2) (sequel)

## If You Liked This

- **[Odd Taxi](https://hozuna.com/anime/odd-taxi)**: Odd Taxi is a strong next pick for viewers drawn to an animal cast whose ordinary conversations gradually reveal a darker mystery.
- **[Parasyte](https://hozuna.com/anime/parasyte)**: Parasyte suits anyone interested in another protagonist forced to question the boundary between conscious choice and predatory instinct.
- **[Oshi no Ko](https://hozuna.com/anime/oshi-no-ko)**: Oshi no Ko pairs a heightened setup with close attention to hidden motives and the psychological cost of living under other people's expectations.
- **[Beastars Season 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/beastars-season-2)**: 
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## FAQ

### Where can I legally watch Beastars?

Netflix is the service listed for Beastars. It carries the complete 12-episode season covered on this page.

### How many episodes are in the first season of Beastars?

The first season has 12 episodes. Each episode runs for 23 minutes.

### Is Beastars a children's show because its characters are animals?

No. Its animal cast is used for a drama about desire, prejudice, fear, and self-control, with psychological tension and romance driving the story.

### Is Beastars finished airing?

Yes, this TV season is finished. It was released in 2019, so all 12 episodes can be watched without waiting for a weekly release.

### Where should I start Beastars?

Start with episode one of this 2019 TV season. The academy's social rules and Legoshi's conflict are introduced there without requiring an earlier entry.

### What kind of anime is Beastars?

It is a manga-based TV anime blending drama, mystery, psychological tension, romance, and slice-of-life material. The focus stays on how its characters manage instinct and intimacy within a divided school community.