: Legoshi is sent to the gardening club to get roses for the drama club. He realizes that Haru, a dwarf rabbit, is the club's sole member. A misunderstanding occurs when Haru, misinterpreted Legoshi's hesitation as a sexual advance, begins to undress to "repay" him for his help. Notable Anime vs. Manga Differences
: A fight breaks out between two carnivores in the school cafeteria. Legoshi tries to intervene but is outclassed until Louis, the red deer and top candidate for the title of "Beastar," steps in to de-escalate the situation with pure charisma and authority. Beastars Episode 2
: After nearly attacking Haru, Legoshi is haunted by his predatory instincts. The anime visually represents this through a darker "shadow self" that taunts him in a bathroom mirror. : Legoshi is sent to the gardening club
Reviewers from Every Difference in Episode 2 note several changes: Notable Anime vs
: Fans on Reddit discuss how Haru’s promiscuity is a defense mechanism—a way to feel equal and in control in a world that treats her as a fragile, "cute" object.
In , titled "Academy's Heartthrobs," the tension between instinct and societal order reaches a fever pitch as Legoshi's internal struggle with his carnivorous nature intensifies following his encounter with Haru. Key Plot Developments
: The anime adds a detailed sequence of Legoshi's "inner wolf" taking control, which is more abstract in the manga.