Beastars follows Legoshi, a gray wolf navigating a divided society of carnivores and herbivores, as he grapples with love, identity, and primal instincts.
The series explores themes of existential angst, societal prejudice, and the struggle to reconcile morality with desire.
This list curates quotes that capture its philosophical depth and emotional resonance.
I want this world to be a place where Haru can feel safe
Episode 12 (The Lion’s Lust)
Speaker: Legoshi
Context: Legoshi’s vow to protect Haru, symbolizing his rejection of predatory instincts for empathy.
All lives are equally fragile. Defending those fragile lives is my job
Episode 18 (The Beastar)
Speaker: Louis
Context: Louis’s declaration of responsibility, masking his internalized self-loathing as a herbivore leader.
The right move is always going to be the hardest, but it’s worth it
Episode 10 (The Red Night’s Eye)
Speaker: Gohin
Context: Gohin’s pragmatic wisdom to Legoshi, emphasizing moral courage over convenience.
In the game of love, the more desperate you are, the more you lose
Episode 5 ( A Wolf’s First Love)
Speaker: Haru
Context: Haru’s defense mechanism against vulnerability, reflecting her struggle for self-worth.
Why won’t you take responsibility for your own strength?
Episode 7 (The Gray Wolf’s Choice)
Speaker: Louis
Context: Louis challenges Legoshi’s passivity, critiquing carnivores’ societal privilege.
I’m used to suppressing my emotions. I even learned how to fake a smile
Episode 3 (School Festival of Love)
Speaker: Legoshi
Context: Legoshi’s admission of self-erasure to fit into a prejudiced society.
Meat withdrawal symptoms… Is this why?
Episode 14 (The Black Market’s Allure)
Speaker: Legoshi
Context: Legoshi confronts his biological cravings, symbolizing humanity’s battle against primal urges.
Let go of your honor and pride, and be free
Episode 22 (The Golden Storm)
Speaker: Louis
Context: Louis’s nihilistic surrender to power after joining the Shishigumi.
I’m beginning to understand it now, the reason I was born a wolf
Episode 24 (The Path to Acceptance)
Speaker: Legoshi
Context: Legoshi’s acceptance of his identity, merging strength with compassion.
Adults and children. Herbivores and Carnivores. They’re all struggling
Episode 8 (The Tempest of Adolescence)
Speaker: Jack
Context: Jack’s empathetic observation of societal fractures.
The light and the darkness have reversed
Episode 17 (A Deer’s Resolve)
Speaker: Louis
Context: Louis’s cryptic metaphor for shifting power dynamics after leaving Cherryton.
These claws are for you. These fangs are for you. I’m going to be your beas
Episode 26 (The Howling of the Wolves)
Speaker: Legoshi
Context: Legoshi’s pledge to Haru, redefining strength as protection, not predation.
Quit pretending, come at me with everything you’ve got
Episode 6 (A Wolf’s Instinct)
Speaker: Louis
Context: Louis provokes Legoshi, exposing the futility of denying one’s nature.
Even carnivores are preyed upon around here. Keep that in mind
Episode 11 (The Shadow of the Bat)
Speaker: Gohin
Context: Gohin warns Legoshi about systemic exploitation in a divided world.
I don’t need to cheapen myself, but I am going to surpass you as a woman
Episode 9 (Juno’s Ambition)
Speaker: Juno
Context: Juno’s defiance against societal expectations of female wolves.
No matter how much civilization advances, in the end, it’s instinct and strength that matter most
Episode 21 (The Lion’s Den)
Speaker: Louis
Context: Louis’s cynical view of power dynamics after embracing the Shishigumi’s brutality.
All of us in this world are helpless
Episode 19 (The Crimson Tide)
Speaker: Louis
Context: Louis’s grim realization after usurping the Shishigumi, highlighting universal vulnerability.
I knew it! This young wolf is one of a kind!
Episode 13 (The Rabbit’s Secret)
Speaker: Rokume
Context: Rokume recognizes Legoshi’s moral complexity, defying stereotypes about carnivores.
The more righteous your actions, the harder they’ll be on you
Episode 16 (The Weight of Truth)
Speaker: Gohin
Context: Gohin’s warning about societal backlash against those who challenge norms.
I’m in love with you
Manga Chapter 99
Speaker: Legoshi
Context: Legoshi’s raw confession to Haru, transcending species barriers and fear.
Why is it so hard to maintain interspecies ties?
Episode 4 (The Thorny Path)
Speaker: Haru
Context: Haru’s lament about systemic prejudice, mirroring real-world struggles for connection.
If you eat good food together, anyone can be happy
Episode 2 (The Herbivore’s Dilemma)
Speaker: Legoshi
Context: Legoshi’s idealistic belief in unity through shared experiences.
A Beastar should be able to get to the root of this problem, right?
Episode 23 (The Mask of Leadership)
Speaker: Legoshi
Context: Legoshi critiques the flawed system that elevates figureheads over reformers.
You’re not like me. You’re capable of giving flowers to another
Episode 15 (The Fragrance of Truth)
Speaker: Louis
Context: Louis envies Legoshi’s ability to love openly, despite societal constraints.
Small lives matter
Episode 25 (The Dawn of Change)
Speaker: Yafya
Context: Yafya’s hypocritical mantra, contrasting his ruthless enforcement of carnivore control.
