BEASTARS (2019)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,260 TMDB ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama, Mystery, Crime
First aired: 2019-10-10
Seasons: 3 · 48 episodes
Where to watch BEASTARS
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
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.
BEASTARS parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that BEASTARS is a TV-MA anime with mature themes including predatory urges, murder, and sexual content presented through anthropomorphic characters.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — A murder investigation and predator/prey survival themes drive the TV-MA rated story.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Reviews describe romance and mature 'adult version' content; TV-MA rating supports sexual themes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Chikahiro Kobayashi as Legoshi (voice)
- Sayaka Senbongi as Haru (voice)
- Yuki Ono as Louis (voice)
BEASTARS FAQ
Is BEASTARS good?
BEASTARS has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch BEASTARS?
In the US you can stream BEASTARS on Netflix.
Is BEASTARS OK for kids?
BEASTARS is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that BEASTARS is a TV-MA anime with mature themes including predatory urges, murder, and sexual content presented through anthropomorphic characters.
What shows are like BEASTARS?
If you liked BEASTARS, try Kakegurui, Classroom of the Elite, Parasyte -the maxim- and The Promised Neverland.