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.
The best episode of "BEASTARS" season 1 is "The Moon and the Beast", rated 7.6/10 from 634 user votes. It was directed by Shinichi Matsumi and written by Nanami Higuchi. "The Moon and the Beast" aired on 10/10/2019 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Academy's Top Dogs".
An herbivore's murder unsettles Cherryton Academy, with some suspecting grey wolf Legoshi. Dwarf rabbit Haru struggles with her classmates' bullying.
Director: Shinichi Matsumi
Writer: Nanami Higuchi
Legoshi ponders his own ferocious impulses; an altercation at breakfast unsettles him further. The theater students prepare for their play.
Director: Yasuhiro Geshi
Writer: Nanami Higuchi
Haru and Legoshi's interaction ends extremely awkwardly. With two days to the performance, the school newspaper is sniffing out what Louis is hiding.
Director: Makoto Sokuza
Writer: Nanami Higuchi
The drama club switches up parts after the last performance. Tapped to appear onstage, Legoshi confronts the new lead actor about a dangerous issue.
Director: Atsuyuki Yukawa
Writer: Nanami Higuchi
Legoshi deals with misplaced notoriety after the chaotic but successful play, with Jack's support. Haru and Louis have a clandestine encounter.
Director: Yasuhiro Geshi
Writer: Nanami Higuchi
After another murder, herbivores are confined to campus. Out in town, the theater club carnivores enter a shady district for adult meat eaters.
Director: Makoto Sokuza
Writer: Nanami Higuchi
The mystery of Legoshi's favorite lunch is solved. Haru recalls her first encounter with a vulnerable Louis, who has a fiancée.
Director: Kensuke Yamamoto
Writer: Nanami Higuchi
Legoshi offers to escort Haru home; on the way she attempts to become better friends with him, unaware of his guilt. Juno has a revelation.
Director: Yasuhiro Geshi
Writer: Nanami Higuchi
Louis recalls his harrowing past, and Legoshi makes a personal vow despite conflicting feelings. Meanwhile, Haru is kidnapped for ransom by carnivores.
Director: Makoto Sokuza
Writer: Nanami Higuchi
Legoshi risks his life to find the Shishi-Gumi. A friend helps him channel and control his inner beast so that he can save Haru.
Director: Daiki Kato
Writer: Nanami Higuchi
A ferocious Legoshi wreaks havoc to save Haru, while an unknown ally assists in their escape. Awkward timing causes some awkward situations afterwards.
Director: Yasuhiro Geshi
Writer: Nanami Higuchi
Haru and Legoshi return to school after their strange night. As the festival gets underway, Juno challenges Haru for Legoshi's affections.
Director: Shinichi Matsumi
Writer: Nanami Higuchi