BEASTARS
A psychologically intricate mystery-drama that uses anthropomorphic predator-prey dynamics to explore identity, desire, and the nature of violence in a school setting.
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.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is BEASTARS scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is BEASTARS sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is BEASTARS violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does BEASTARS leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is BEASTARS easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like BEASTARS, and what each one shares →
Like BEASTARS
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as BEASTARS
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like BEASTARS, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like BEASTARS, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like BEASTARS, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
