Legosi - The Hero Beastars Needs 

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In short: Legosi is a good boy who is trying his best.

Like Paarthunax said: "What is better? To be born good, or to overcome one's evil through great trial?"

Beastars manga be like: "We live in an animal society."

Did I just... like Legosi more than I already do?

One of the aspects of Legoshi's personality that makes him really lovable is, as stated in the video, how reflective and introspective he is. It allows the viewer passage through his thought process and allows us to completely comprehend the reasons for his decisions while developing Legoshi as character simultaneously in a seamless manner. It ensures that the viewer understands his fears and self-hatred. On another note, I adore how he comes across as shy and introverted without seeming like a pushover.

Legosi is the best anime protagonist in over a decade. He’s wonderfully developed and written, amazingly voice acted, and generally the most likable MC I’ve seen in forever. The self-loathing parts of his character ring especially true to me, he’s relatable and sympathetic while also being flawed and I genuinely want to see things work out for him and him to be happy. I’m so glad I gave this show a chance because it’s easily my favorite anime probably since Cowboy Bebop first came out.

I can't describe how much I love this show. Metal Gear Panda is my spirit animal.

For anyone wondering, you can't watch this show in the west yet due to it being in Netflix jail. Netflix will release it in March. Until then, you'll have to use.. other avenues.

One of the most fascinating aspects of Beastars looking back is how Louis is a perfect foil to Legoshi. Legoshi tries to act like a prey when he is a predator while Louis tries to act like a predator when he is a prey. There differences and development especially are highlighted when Haru gets kidnapped, Louis realizes that he'll be powerless to change anything (at least in his mind) no matter what he tries, giving up is a more preferable idea but Legoshi even if his desires are selfish decides to take the initiative to save Haru could actually make a change in his society and because he is humble he has no idea how big the implications of a wolf getting together with a rabbit would be. Louis can only think of the big picture, how much flare and fame it would be to have the Beastars title but in the end he ends up being the equivalent to a king, all show and no go. In this way you could argue Legoshi is the equivalent of a knight who might not have the wealth of a king but has an incredible might that cannot be stopped.

Ironically enough, this whole series felt like a love letter to what it means to be human. In a show filled with animals, I have never seen more characters act so humanistic. I feel like I could relate to Legoshi especially. I'm a quiet introverted guy born into a good place in society, and yet so much horror happens on a daily basis in this world we live in. Legoshi wants a world where everyone can live in peace and so do I. We have to use our power to make the world a better place, one step at a time. I can't express how fantastic this show is narratively. How deep it's willing to go in all sorts of subject matter. A true masterpiece, through and through.

Beastars was fantastic. The theme of taming ones inner shadow is really interesting & I love seeing it in stories. Great job!

I’m a huge fan of the implementation of the quotes in the show, great editing and timing

damn this is the only anime where i watched the entire thing in one sitting. i usually watch some EP later but not Beastars

I watched it in English because it was the default language on Netflix, i think they actually did a good job, Legosi has a sexy wolf voice, so im not gonna change it

i think one of the greatest simplifications i've seen or heard for legosi as a character is that he's the kid in high school who always seems angry when you look from a 3rd person perspective, but when you go to talk to them they're just looking for their own way to live life and trying not to get everyone else dragged into their own ideals

It was when Loius refused to do anything about Haru's kidnapping and Legosi's resolve to do what right that it clicked... Legosi may not be the hero the world of Beastars wants, but he is the hero it needs. He is the dark knight.

As Oversimplified said: "Fear, left unchecked often boils over into Anger; and Anger detonates with Violence." This sentnce almost perfectly describes the tension between herbivores and carnivores in the show.

We truly live in a society.

Personally, I've been longing for a show like this for a VERY LONG time. It shows the complexity of people and society and that resonates with me because in our own society we don't want to acknowledge those things. For example with Legosi people take two or three of his characteristics and define him by them, like what people do today. But then you have people like his best friend who understands him on a deeper level. Legosi is a person with layers...like an onion. There is more to his person than just a couple characteristics. There are layers to his personality, his beliefs, and his mental mindset. That's why at least for me this show is more empowering than a typical two-dimensional shounen anime. Like Alexzandxr says, it shows him fighting the internal parts of himself and then finding peace with it (balancing it). It shows him trying to find a place in society, coming to terms with the fact that it's not perfect, and then realizing that if there's no place in society for him he can make one (in my opinion). He does not take the stereotypes everyone else has to heart and instead forms his own opinion through what he sees. Its how you look at life, yourself, and society as a whole that will actually make you a mentally stronger person. I've been through what Legosi has all throughout my childhood because I was always acutely aware of the complexity of my personality, how it affected where I fit in, and how others choose to see me. It's a much more realistic message of heroism (because the show is still tagged as a shounen) than two-dimensional fights with large explosions and op powers. So when I see people just diss this show because it does not fit the template of a regular shounen anime (or looks like a show for furries) it really does remind of the mental age gap and really disappoints me. Sorry for the long rant lol. I'm just so ecstatic that someone made an in-depth analysis of this character which connects to the storyline as a whole. After all, a good book or show is driven by the characters, not the plot (though it is important). ^^

Beastars really helping me address a lot of the toxic parts of my personality.

Something I just now noticed in regards to Louis is that from episode 1 to 4, Louis has been hating Legosi because he suppresses his instinct. Then because of the events of episode 4, where Louis sees Legosi go all out, not holding back, he kinda finds new respect in him. Because after that, he no longer feels this way about him. Until episode 9. Once he himself ends up in the same kind of situation, where he needs to lie about the truth, he fights Legosi by throwing it all back at him like he did in the beginning. This time though, because Haru is involved, Legosi does give in and expresses his true feelings with a mighty FALCON PUNCH. It all just shows that Louis' hate for Legosi was probably a mask, hiding his hate for himself and what he'd become. Hiding his past, hiding who he truly is. Hiding his own feelings for Haru.

The primary thing I love with the way the show demonstrates Legoshis character is through his extremely detailed and adorable body language.

Legosi is my favourite character in Beastars and whilst I don't always relate to characters I found him very relatable.

Beastars is one of my favorite new anime’s and Legosi is a big part of that. He and the show just constantly subvert expectation and ooze originality, I love it

BEASTARS MUSIC IS AMAZING. WHAT AN OST.

I cried because all the things that had been said to this are all true, I can understand how legoshi feel not given in to peer pressure or to our impulses, one of my main reason for having moral codes

I was able to relate a lot to Legosi. I have problems with controlling my anger, to the point that the even the smallest inconvenience can drive me mad. I got into a lot trouble several times, because of it. I used to be a very pacifistic person, but my anger got the best of me on many occasions. I started hating both my anger, as well as myself. Not helped by the constant bullying I received at school, and the pressure that school put on me. I tried the "Conceal it, don't feel it" approach, but it didn't always work. There were instances were I snapped and almost hurt someone, or broke something. I love my family and friends dearly, but sometimes they annoy me so much that I envision doing things to them that are so horrible that I would instantly go to jail for it. As a result, my biggest fear became that I'd grow up to be a violent and brainless brute, who'd beat up anyone, including children and animals. I developed depression and anxiety, thinking of myself as just a failure or a monster, who doesn't deserve to live. I isolated myself and became very introverted, barely sharing anything with anyone and only talking to them when I needed help with my studies. My anger got so bad that one time, I kicked a hole into my bedroom door. Another one is when I yelled and argued with my Geography teacher, in class. Or when I opened a door and a kid from the other side ran into me, I grabbed him by his shirt and threw him onto the ground. I came to the realization that if I don't find a way to control my anger, my future will be disastrous. I started practicing techniques that could help me with my anger. Such as: writing articles about the things that pissed me off, and started working out. As time went on, I finally learned how to control my anger better. I still get easily frustrated, but I no longer see it as something harmful. Every day, I work out at my house for at least two hours, not just to stay in-shape, but also as a way to vent my anger in a non-harmful way. I accepted my anger as part of who I am, but also learned to control it better, and that there is a time and place where I can use it, without feeling like I'm some kind of monster. Legosi as character really spoke to me, because I was also struggling with controlling the "inner beast" that's inside me, especially since I didn't want to hurt anyone. I learned from my experiences and became a more mature person, as a result.

I wonder, how story without humans feels so close to me? Its probably just that good. And i gota give one to Legosi, he has problems to say his mind, but he managed to say "i love you" very early, which seems almost criminal in anime/manga scene. Respekt.

This show is way better than Zootopia. Deeper, more complex, more expansive, better characters, better direction. Fight me.

Who else loves the voice of legoshi’s voice in English

Legosi's struggle with his own nature, with fundamentals of his own being, is something I can deeply relate to. Not to go too personal things, I've always had problems controlling my anger and I was always physically stronger than my peers and that is a very dangerous combo. I fought it for a long time, tried rejecting my anger and my strength completely, and it backfired horribly and I nearly crippled someone because of it. From there, over time I finally learned not to reject my anger and not to reject my strength, but to embrace them and control them. To use them for good and to control them, not try to get rid of them. And just like Legosi, I still have a lot to figure out, but at least the path I'm on makes me truly happy and others around me safe, so I think it's the right direction to take.

I'll be honest An anime hasn't pulled my interest like this since FMAB and Inuyasha. This is the first anime in nearly a decade that has actually got me motivated to read the manga (on chapter ten, started reading immediately this morning 😌) and I literally watched the first season just yesterday. I can't wait to see how these arcs conclude and I want to see Legosi figure out how to be happy with himself and how to overcome the internal struggle he's facing along with the external conflict of being a carnivore in love with an herbivore. This story is stunning me so far with its nuances of character, especially in the case of Legosi, Haru, and Louis.

Legosi is an Inspiring character.

Legosi: "i have to tame my inner beast" Guts: _hold my dragonslayer_

"Carl Jung said that everyone carries a shadow within themselves" "I am thou, thou art I"

The animation in Beasters was imo beautiful and I love how they tried something new and they talked on real life issues

Finished watching the series bc beaststars got let out of Netflix jail and I just wanna say that the way you splice the scenes is actually really... nice? It helps me make connections I didnt really see the first time watching

See you soon in season 2, Legosi. PS : Alec is the GOAT « Great Omnipotent Ani Tubers »

And that's why Juno will never be his girlfriend. She's kinda the opposite of him. Remember the first time she met Haru? She basically tried to humiliate her and that she'll get what she deserve at all costs, including others happiness. this way of living is also seen in her relationship with my boi Louis.

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

in all my years of loving fiction I have never come across a character more completely human or one that I felt like I related to more than Legoshi I watched the anime last week and can't stop thinking about it, listening to the soundtrack, watching video essays like this one, I've even gone in search of the manga just to get more of this one character no other story has caught me like this and I'm so glad that it showed up on my netflix recommended

I like how as the story goes on (in the manga) Legosi becomes more and more open/blunt about who he is and what he wants. He kinda just stops thinking about how others might view him and just accepts that’s he’s a deviant in this worlds society. Even with all this, he keeps trying to become kinder and more considerate of the those he cares about

Fun fact: Legosi was named after inspiration from Bella Lugosi, and Louis is named after the fashion designer brand "Louis Vuitton."

I feel that Louie had a character arc similar to darth Vader he seemed like antagonist the whole entire time up until the end were Louie was the one to kill the big bad he went from Dio and turned into Tony Stark sacrificing himself to save the people he cares about snap

I can highly recommend reading Carl Jung if you wish to explore the inner shadow more. This is a fantastic show, that I can painfully relate to.

I used to know someone like Legosi. She's truly enviable. I can relate to several of these characters myself, then again I wonder who would not.

This video made me tear up... I already loved Legosi (as a character), but now I appreciate his character and his development even more. This vid is great!

I have always been interested in the concept of the shadow and i think that plays a large part in why i love this show so much!

I really need to watch this show. I already massively relate to Legosi, being born about as equivalent to a "wolf" as one can be. Well over 6 ft tall, broad shouldered, naturally strong, etc. Growing up I was always taught to hold back because others are smaller than me. I had several outbursts as a kid where I nearly seriously hurt others, once even at church. And then as I grew up and the gap between me and others only grew I began to notice more social aspects, people being nervous around me when I dont smile and joke around, strangers in public (particularly women) seeing me as a threat, stuff like that. And for a long time I had serious issues with myself, and my anger management. My constant bottling up of my emotions getting so bad it's actually caused a neurological issue that makes me physically twitch and spasm under emotional stress. So yeah, I can relate to Legosi more than a bit

I'm so glad I finished beastars, he's truly on a journey to find himself and what he believes he "should" be like both as a carnivore and person, but together 🤯🤯🤯😵. I fricken love legoshi, he's gonna get their some day. He's on the right track 😊 . Edit: OH, congrats on 200k Alec, glad to see your channel growing man 🤜

Legosi really is the first anime protagonist in YEARS i have genuine affection for (...not just because he's pubby, but it helps lol). I just adore how well written and legitimately kind he is. That's rare.

*Legosi is deff. my kind of protagonist... Wants to become something outside of what society labels him. & wants to be there for those closest to him. No matter how they are on the outside.*

You can't kill your shadow self. Embrace it, care for it, and _guide it._ All it needs is a healthy direction. In my opinion, it's much more than just taming it, it's also learning to use it properly, and direct it towards where not only it won't do harm, but where it'll do good.

I always was interested in young's ideas but beastars really revived this interest

I just finished watching season 1, and had started reading the manga. This is one of the best. My friends find me weird loving this show. I can really relate to this show. I love Legossi.

Someone once told me that Legosi was Edward Cullen but actually thoroughly explored with nuanced writing and now I cant get it out of my head.

Legosi is basically if Shinji Ikari had balls and was mixed with Harry Potter.

Oh, Legosi... I suppose I have more in common with him than I thought...

"Legosi is the perfect person to make a breakthrough in this society" is a phrase that keeps becoming more and more true with each arc in the manga.

Yes beastars is amazing. The manga is spectacular. The anime is very good. But the one problem I have: *THE ANIME OP IS SO CATCHY I CAN'T GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD. ITS BEEN WEEKS.*

This soundtrack is such a banger.

This show was legitimately phenominal. I finished watching it today. The only issues I had with it were the issues I have with anime in general. I feel the high school setting held it back, given how adult the themes of the show where (though I will say they did handle it far better than most anime), as well as how clunky and overwrought dialogue can be. I may be wrong, but I doubt the phrase "This is what it means to be X in this world" is a particularly common phrase in Japanese society, but anime series sure do love using that faux philosophic dialogue structure a lot. Which sucks, because the show does actually have a lot to really contemplate and discuss, and I wish it was able to trust in it's audience to not have to spell it out in such a clunky manner. But again, the show handles it far better than most. Also Juno is best girl, and I say that as someone who rarely has a best girl. On that note, I love how the main women of the cast actually go for what they want, and have real agency in their actions, as opposed to being objects to oggle at. Every time the camera viewed them in a sexualised manner, they wanted to be seen like that, and the one time one of them really did not want to be seen like that, the framing was anything but sexual, even turning into a moment of defiance against it. Excellent show.

11:32 Ahhhh... Thunderplains flashbacks.... 200x.... Nice character analysis btw :)

Strangely I was SURE you would make a video from this anime, considering the psychological and sociological aspect of it. At least to me, who don't like to study those subjects, but like literature and other forms of media on those subjects. It's been some time since RU-vid had put a video of yours on my feed, and I'm glad it was Beastars!

Gave up after 1 ep cos it was a bit freaky but all of these reviews and vids are making me rethink🤔

This was a great video about legosi and this is why I think that legosi is one of my new favourite anime/manga protagonist he goal to find happiness in his life as a carnivore and control his instincts and use them when what he loves is taken from him and as a manga reader I can’t wait to see his character grow more in season 2

I love your analysis so much. I was actually feeling a bit confused and disappointed in some of the choices Legosi has taken after the events of the Anime in the Manga and this really helped me look at those action in a different light. Thanks!

I just want to give Legoshi a hug so had

Thank you for this. This video perfectly describes what makes Legosi, and Beastars as a whole, so special. It even made me kinda emotional because I personally identify with him a lot. Sometimes I feel like this show is a godsend for me, I never identified with a character that much, in any show. So, it´s really inspiring to see him grow up and overcome his doubts and flaws, just like I'm trying to do. I'm so glad to have been born just in time to witness this show. And this video.

Boy did I regret clicking on this series at 12...I think I would have gone till 4 am...

Can't wait til season 2. Pina, Gosha, Melon, Yakya. Amazing cast.

Alec when season 2 comes out I can definitely see you making a Louis video. After the murder solution arc (and so on) Louis had some of the best character development I've seen in any series.

This can be seen through gender-equality as well. It takes a man to understand the difference between swallowing their pride and staying strong to protect what he loves. When a man confuses the two, he grows to be abusive and uncaring to those around him.

The main focus of this video is the dichotomy of Legoshi's character. It is a great analysis, and I especially like the phrasing, but I feel like what was commented here is one of the more straightforward themes of the show. There are a lot more to dissect concerning the other characters.

Whoever says this is just a parody of Zootopia. Shut up This show is way better and greater than Zootopia ever will be.

Love the analysis because it opens you brain to the Ideas of the show got to say the G.O.A.T is at it again

Can't wait to binge the manga now

I watched the anime back in feb/march. Soon after lockdown I ordered volumes 1,2, and 3 of the manga. Just finished one (procrastination). Cant wait to read the rest of what I have and order more.

I love the psychology of Beastars so much! For me it’s one of the more overlooked facets of the story. I really like how you talked about Legosi confronting his shadow and his process overcoming and assimilating it. I also find Louis to be equally fascinating in this respect. He has a very strong distaste towards Legosi in the beginning because he is so confused by him! Here’s this imposing grey wolf who chooses to be timid and meek and Louis can’t believe what he’s seeing because well why would anybody not want to use the power that has been gifted to them? The two go hand in hand very nicely

Legosi was just fine again today.

Read the manga it also goes deeper and deeper in to him and his life

i just want to cry ty

My personal favorite anime protagonist, never in my wildest dreams I could ever believe that there is a fictional character who I relate almost completly, every scene with him in anime and manga got me feeling like i was the one on his place and just cannot wait to see next action he will do and how he will develop.

Everyone should read the manga

Legosi: We live in a society.

When I started watching Legosi progress, I knew you were going to make a video comparing his progression to Carl Jung's idea of taming the shadow.

i just finished watching the first season yesterday...i love it when the universe aligns with my geek interests.

As someone is gonna be waiting for the dub of this to come out, I just hope I happen across this video in a few months time!

God, I fucking love Beastars.

Legosi is a good boy.

Essentially this is the love story that wasn’t in zootopia

A lot of these comments seem extremely redundant. This was a fantastic video and you’re a brilliant writer, as I assume most people can see. Your passing, thought processes and editing were all suburb. For real. This a literal essay that had my complete, undivided attention the entire time.

I want to watch this anime just because of you

Felt Like I was in Church listening to this. The church of Aleczanxr

I relate to Legosi a lot. Because of the toxic relationship between my parents)( no Diss just that they have a very unhealthy dynamic) I find myself scared to get intimate in my relationships because I am scared I might be just as toxic but it gives me a bit of confidence when I see how Legosi overcamr it

The only Anime I will ever watch

Jordan Peterson talks a lot about the merit of taming one’s inner darkness, and the dangers of ignoring and suppressing it. He’s a big fan of Jung, and I’d love to see what kind of stuff he’d come away with after watching a show like Beastars.

Finally got around to watching this and binged it in one day. Absolutely brilliant. Loved every episode and the cast was great.

Does anyone know the name of the track in the scene that starts at 5:30?