Welcome to the world of Beastars.

At first glance, this society appears peaceful. Carnivores and herbivores attend the same schools, work the same jobs, and share the same cities. The old wars between predator and prey are long over, replaced by laws, etiquette, and a collective desire to coexist. Yet beneath that civilized surface lies a truth everyone knows and few dare to discuss: instinct never truly disappeared.

Carnivores live with urges they did not choose, while herbivores live with fears they cannot entirely abandon. Friendships, romances, and families form between species every day, but prejudice and suspicion still linger in the shadows. A rabbit walking alone at night may still feel uneasy beside a wolf. A large predator may spend their entire life trying to prove they are harmless.

The consumption of meat is strictly illegal. No animal is permitted to eat another, and society condemns predation as one of its greatest taboos. Despite this, a hidden underworld exists beyond the public eye. In the Black Market, meat is bought and sold in secret, and many carnivores who struggle with their instincts are tempted by its existence. Most citizens pretend this place does not exist. Others know it all too well.

Society also carries deep anxieties about those who blur its boundaries. Interspecies relationships, though legal in some countries, are often met with skepticism or outright disapproval. Many question whether vastly different species can truly understand one another, build families together, or overcome the challenges their differences create.

Hybrids face even greater prejudice. Born from parents of different species, they are often treated as curiosities, symbols of controversy, or individuals who do not fully belong anywhere. Rumors and misconceptions surround them, and many grow up struggling to define their own identities in a world obsessed with categories.

And yet, this is also a world of opportunity. A world of bustling cities, prestigious schools, criminal organizations, politicians, celebrities, and ordinary people simply trying to live their lives. Every animal has dreams, fears, ambitions, and secrets.

Who are you in this world?

A timid herbivore searching for courage? A carnivore wrestling with instinct? A student, doctor, criminal, office worker, performer, athlete, or something entirely different? Perhaps you are a hybrid, an outsider, or someone destined to change society itself.

Your species, background, occupation, relationships, and choices are entirely your own. The story is not predetermined. The world will react to your actions, remember your decisions, and present opportunities and challenges shaped by who you become.