INTERSPECIES EXCHANGE
MADARA-GUMI
I just can't stand the sight of that glaring pattern.
Doku-Gumi, eh?
You put up a good fight, boy.
You see, the Doku-Gumi wasn't necessarily out for your life.
The world has always looked down on us.
But we'll show them.
Our differences don't make us inferior, they make us superior!
The Doku-Gumi is elite. We are a species deserving of respect!
A fresh slice still carries its will, right?
I couldn't bear to let it get hurt.
Don't tell me... you took the bomb intentionally to protect that tail?
In the heat of the moment, I just stuffed it down my pants. Sorry.
Once we lose our tail, it can't be reattached.
The pride of the Doku-Gumi is now yours.
Wow.
You've got game, wolf boy.
Oh no, I can't fight a girl.
Being near a woman is enough to make you so nervous your tail stands on end?
Men are truly vulgar creatures, I swear.
Moving forward, the Inari-Gumi will bring dignity to the Black Market.
The dignity of a high-class woman who only lets her wild side out at night!
FESTIVAL OF THE METEOR SCHEDULE
SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT (FOOD PRODUCT)
Artificial meat manufactured with cultivated muscle cells.
Basically, sustainable and ethical meat to be enjoyed without taking any lives.
That meat isn't completely artificial after all.
Apparently, it's made from unborn animal embryos.
The mayor has investigated your relationship as father and son,
and seems to have procured some type of proof.
Relax. I can do this.
Going easy on me because I'm a woman? If that costs you, it's your own fault.
I'm not forcing you to do that, am I?
I've heard it time and time again.
That a vixen like me can only get ahead by using her feminine wiles.
I'd like to change that.
I'll win, become stronger, and show them who's boss.
That's all I want.
I can relate.
Wolves are subjected to all kinds of negative stereotypes too.
In every movie or novel, the villain is always a wolf.
I've been hurt too, so I get it.
Well, I'll be. You're more eloquent than I expected.
Now, show me what you've got!
I got sick of your lollygagging, so I've come to greet you myself, Legoshi.
TOXIC SUBSTANCE EXPERTS AND INTERNAL RESEARCHERS ONLY
How did I get myself into this mess?
Here it is.
Is that P-Channel?
Yeah. Check it out, they're streaming from the Black Market right now.
Their account's gonna get banned for that.
Jeez, it's a bloodbath.
Wait, that's Legoshi!
- No way! - Seriously?
Zoolympic.
Where the world's greatest athletes gather
to pit their honed physical abilities and natural gifts against each other.
An event for all species, ages, and genders,
inspiring the next generation
and giving them hope for a world of coexistence and mutual prosperity.
However, as you may know, our bid to host this event posed challenges to our city,
from crimes of devouring to a lack of adequate infrastructure.
Thus, I have a major announcement to make today.
Please take a look.
What?!
Is that allowed?
They're acknowledging it?
How can they bring that up in public?
That's taboo...
NEW STADIUM DEMOLISH BLACK MARKET
What? "Demolish Black Market"?
That's not in the script!
Damn it! He's backed me into a corner!
Calm down, calm down.
This taboo term "Black Market"
refers to a place where carnivores can satisfy their cravings for meat.
It is seen as a safety valve necessary for peaceful coexistence.
In reality, however, the Black Market is merely a den of evil.
We have a vicious criminal on the loose.
Legoshi the gray wolf. We've confirmed that he is hiding there.
- They found him? - Unbelievable...
Oh, Legoshi...
I predict we'll be delivering news of his arrest very soon.
Isn't that right, Louis?
Right.
FOX
LION
Flowers of red.
Look at me, blooming flowers in this melon patch!
What use are flowers in a melon patch if they don't bear fruit?
That's it!
Now you're speaking my language, Legoshi!
No running off.
If you run, I'll hunt you down.
I've inherited hunter's instincts from my leopard mother.
I don't stand a chance.
Melon's getting stronger, and I'm just getting weaker.
This is a fear you've never felt before, isn't it, Legoshi?
This is what it feels like to be prey.
All this time, they've been right before my eyes.
These paws, capable of taking any life, and yet...
all I ever worried about was how to get along with herbivores.
Those worries are nothing compared to the fear of your life being snatched away.
I...
I'm... so...
It's the guys...
It's Legoshi!
Legoshi... You're causing quite the ruckus.
Sharing our sadness and suffering doesn't make it hurt any less.
So we'll each have to bear our own burdens and grow even stronger.
Isn't this the most fun you've ever had?
All this pain and bloody chaos really makes you feel alive, doesn't it?
You know something?
Hatred can also benefit your opponent.
If I loathe you, you can loathe me in return.
And that feeling of hatred gives us the strength to live.
Bring out an unknown version of yourself and lay it bare for the world to see.
Let's make a mess of each other's lives and fight to the death!
This isn't some half-baked puppy love. This is true love in its purest form!
I'm so fired.
Melon?
Well, well. Just as I predicted.
This is the weakness of mixed creatures.
When carnivore and herbivore blood is mixed, it produces a certain scent.
And it seems to be working like a charm.
I thought I killed you...
This ain't a fight to the death. It's a turf war.
And it's over for you.
What, are we all gonna call it quits and become best pals tonight?
Seriously? What a bunch of simpletons.
Why don't we all enjoy a picnic together?
We'll invite the fox, the tiger, and the lizard, too.
All of us together. Come, now, let's put the past behind us.
Does this call for a toast or what?
I see right through you.
That's not how it works.
You've never even had a fun conversation with someone, have you?
Creatures like you, creatures like me,
desperately searching for the right words to express ourselves,
to the point we forget about each other's scent.
If we spend that kind of time together, maybe one day--
You're not the author of my fate.
I'll change how this story ends.
Some of the greatest masterpieces have stomach-churning endings, don't they?
I'll give this story the worst aftertaste imaginable.
If a mixed beast dies right here, right now...
Don't do it!
Don't die on me, Melon.
Isn't there someone else you'd rather keep alive than me?
Over at the Festival of the Meteor?
Get a good taste, Legoshi.
Savor the despair I've crafted just for you.
Festival of the Meteor? Was he talking about Melda?
If that's unleashed at the festival...
Let's go to the Festival of the Meteor and light a candle together. Promise.
Oh, no!
Excuse me! Coming through!
Wait, who won?
Haru.
Hop on, Legoshi!
Grandpa!
What's he talking about?
How can they do that?
- That's our mayor! - Is your leg bothering you, Louis?
Not at all. I'm fine.
Go on, then.
We've just announced the demolition of the Black Market.
But what do you carnivores think? Are you really going to stand for this?
What?
With your yellow fangs, I'm sure you fancy nice, bloody horsemeat.
And you, you're sweating profusely. I bet your diet is full of oily organs.
Stick to the script, you fool!
But who has the right to blame you?
When we laugh and cry together,
and we see those fangs in your mouths, it should be obvious to us.
That eating meat is necessary for you carnivores.
Holy moly...
Herbivores and carnivores alike
must stand together.
A state of confusion has engulfed the venue...
What the hell?
Louis is a rebel now, huh?
Well, he's got to take a stand. Our society won't change on its own.
Are you okay for time? Doesn't the drama club have a show today?
I kinda wanted you to see it in person, Riz.
You did?
I mean, you're my first guy friend.
Yeah, right. Thanks.
Of course, we understand that herbivores may feel threatened,
so we've come prepared with innovative measures.
Go on. Unveil the artificial meat.
Okay.
Ibuki, the worst crime you ever committed
was turning me, Louis, into a rebellious wild buck.
The Black Market...
The Black Market used to be my home.
As a child, I was sold in the Black Market as live bait for carnivores to eat!
What?!
Is that true?
Chairman Ogma bought me and raised me as his own son
to inherit the Horns Conglomerate.
But somebody found out about my origins and used it to threaten our livelihood.
And he's right here. The mayor!
What? Excuse me?
The mayor demanded exorbitant sums of money from my father.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
Right, Father?
Yes.
Mr. Mayor, please explain!
Mr. Mayor!
That's absurd.
He directed unimaginable amounts of money to the sponsor companies as well.
This Zoolympic event is a financial scam.
Everyone, don't let yourselves be fooled!
Our disgrace of a mayor has no right to be called a king of beasts!
Legoshi.
It's that devourer!
Capture him!
Run away!
- Don't look... - Watch out!
Call the police!
Hey, what are you doing?!
You'll get killed!
He's gonna eat you!
That wolf is a devourer!
He's not a devourer.
He would never... Legoshi would never devour anybody.
Stop, stop! He's dangerous!
Is she gonna be okay?
Legoshi.
Haru...
Did you close your eyes?
No, I didn't.
You have to close your eyes when kissing.
Let's try that again.
Legoshi...
That gray wolf is no serial devourer.
He's a brave young beast who was framed for crimes he didn't commit,
and still worked tirelessly on his own to capture the real culprit.
You've done splendid work, Legoshi.
Mr. Yahya...
My apologies, Father.
This is the path I've chosen.
Not everything goes according to calculation.
That artificial leg of yours
might take you to even greater heights than I ever reached.
They've done it.
Yep.
There's no singular Beastar among them, but perhaps...
Together, they're our Beastars.
Yes.
The drama club got to perform their play at a later date.
It was a huge hit.
The mayor was arrested on charges of corruption and bribery.
He was found guilty of other crimes like coercion and blackmail, too.
Apparently, Melon survived, but nobody knows how he's doing.
THE HORNS' SECOND SUCCESS
As for Louis...
So, you're cutting ties with me?
Sorry.
Well, Louis...
Farewell.
Finally, an update on Legoshi...
I'd like our interspecies exchange to continue for the rest of our lives.
Are you...
proposing to me?
Yes, I am.
Happiness between a wolf and a rabbit definitely won't come easy.
To the bitter end, forever and always...
Don't squat down! I like struggling to reach you.
Wait, I'm gonna fall! Hold me!
Whoa, Haru!
Hey, wolf! Let go of her!
Oh, he's with me. We're a couple!
Subtitle translation by: Logan Lampkins