Netflix announced that the final season of "Beastars" will be released in two parts, with the first one arriving in December.
The much-awaited news was shared during the Anime Expo, the largest anime convention in the U.S., along with the promotional poster for season 3.
'Beastars' Divides Final Season Into Two Parts
In an X post, Netflix shared the teaser image for the first part of the final season. "A world of impending danger awaits Legoshi as the final chapter begins," the teaser stated.
Fans would have to wait for a couple of months before seeing the first part of the finale. The second season was released three years ago which left the fans hanging during its season ending.
Earlier this year, fans received the announcement that "Beastars" final season will be released before the year ends. Part two of season 3 is expected to be released in the second half of 2025.
'Beastars' Soars Popularity Among Anime Fans on Netflix
"Beastars" first aired on Netflix in 2020, a few months after it was released in Japan. Each season is comprised of 12 episodes which were all well-received by fans globally.
The series follows the story of an anthropomorphic wolf who falls in love with an anthropomorphic rabbit. The show was widely recognized for its unique art style, complex character arcs, and mature themes.
The upcoming "Beastars" finale is expected to live up to the expectations of the fans who have been waiting for a series continuation for years already.
Some fans requested to extend the series upon the announcement of its final season. On the contrary, some fans were complaining about dividing the series into two parts which would extend their waiting time before the series closes its chapter.
