LOS ANGELES, CA – July 6, 2025, 03:15 PM +08** – Netflix Anime has unveiled exciting news for fans of the critically acclaimed anime series BEASTARS, confirming that the Final Season Part 2 will premiere exclusively on the streaming platform in 2026. The announcement, made via an eye-catching post on X on July 5, 2025, during Anime Expo 2025, features a striking new key visual showcasing the series’ protagonist, Legoshi, a conflicted gray wolf, against a dramatic red moon backdrop.
The post, shared by @NetflixAnime (Post ID: 1941582857299718593), teases the heart-pounding conclusion to Legoshi’s journey, as he navigates his predatory instincts in a society divided between carnivores and herbivores. The image, accompanied by the text “ONLY ON Netflix | PART 2 COMING 2026,” has sparked a wave of anticipation and discussion among fans worldwide.
A Two-Part Finale
The BEASTARS Final Season, produced by the renowned CG animation studio Orange, was initially split into two parts, with Part 1 released on December 5, 2024. The decision to delay Part 2 until 2026 has elicited mixed reactions, with some fans expressing frustration over the wait, while others are eager to see how Legoshi’s story will unfold. The series, based on Paru Itagaki’s manga, which concluded in 2020 after 196 chapters and has sold over 7.5 million copies, explores themes of coexistence and personal struggle in a modern anthropomorphic animal world—a concept also reflected in Itagaki’s related work, Beast Complex.
Industry Impact and Collaborations
This announcement aligns with Netflix’s strategic push to highlight new anime content at Anime Expo 2025, where teasers for other highly anticipated series like Blue Eye Samurai and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 were also revealed. Studio Orange, known for its innovative 3D CG animation style, continues its successful partnership with Netflix, having previously delivered the series’ first two seasons in 2020 and 2021. The studio’s recent acquisition of a 19.7% stake by Toho, completed in January 2025, may further enhance the production quality and global reach of the final season.
Fan Reactions and Speculation
Social media responses to the announcement have been varied. While some fans, like @ImLostOnTheMoon, expressed excitement with “Let’s go beastars final season part 2!!!,” others, such as @sashalafleur4, criticized the lengthy gap between parts, suggesting Netflix should have labeled them as separate seasons. The delay to 2026 has also prompted humorous and exasperated reactions, with users like @Christo85588570 and @shankarma1 sharing memes to convey their disappointment.
What’s Next for Legoshi?
As the teaser visual hints at a climactic resolution, fans are left speculating about Legoshi’s fate. Will he overcome his inner turmoil and find peace with Haru, the rabbit he’s drawn to, or will the societal tensions tear his world apart? The answer awaits in 2026, when BEASTARS Final Season Part 2 promises to deliver a dramatic conclusion to one of anime’s most thought-provoking narratives.
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Sources:
- Netflix Anime X Post (https://x.com/NetflixAnime/status/1941582857299718593)
- Wikipedia – Beastars and Orange (animation studio)
- IMDb – Netflix Teases New Looks at Anime Titles at Anime Expo