Episode 24

Preview image 1 taken from the Beastars anime website.

### Adapted from

Chapter 92, Chapter 91, Chapter 93, Chapter 94, Chapter 95, Chapter 96, Chapter 97, Chapter 98 and Chapter 99

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**The Taste of Rebellion** (革命の馳走, *Kakumei no chisō*?) is the twenty-fourth episode of the *Beastars* anime and the twelfth episode of Season 2.

## Synopsis

It's New Years Eve. Legoshi challenges Riz to a duel over his beliefs. Riz tries to eliminate those who try to contaminate the cherished memories of him. And Louis sacrificed an irreplaceable bond to see his resolve. Youth, ego and fierce feelings collide, and the bloody youth of the beasts opens the final curtain.

## Plot

Ibuki stops in a dark tunnel and turns off the lights. He tells Louis that the moments with him where the happiest. Louis pulls out his gun and Ibuki tells him that he needs to shoot him or he will devour him. Louis refuses to do so, but as Ibuki gets close, a gun shot is heard and Ibuki falls on Louis lap. Standing next to the car is Free, who states that he protected the boss. Free comments that he doesn't regret shooting Ibuki as they made a promise, that in which Ibuki loses his control and attacks Louis, Free to kill him. Louis states that he didn't lost his control, but its because he told him that he is leaving Shishigumi. Free states that Ibuki didn't had a choice but to face Louis as a lion of Shishigumi and that Louis should never return to the black market, because if he kills him too, Ibuki's death would be in vain.

Riz states that Pina is in his belly, but Legoshi smells that Pina is 2.1 kilometers away. He has a cut on his hand and Riz used Pina's blood to fool him. Riz states that both are carnivores who are longing for herbivores, but Legoshi states he isn't like him and attacks Riz. As they fight, Riz think that the strength of carnivores is a substitute for loneliness. As he bites Legoshi, Riz feels happy that his blood and flesh will heal his loneliness. Riz finds Legoshi's meat too hard and wonders if he ate meat. Legoshi states that the only important thing is the respect of life. Riz sees Legoshi turning into moths and then slams Riz down. Riz grabs Legoshi and gets up, stating that he won't let an outsider between him and Tem. He then proceeds and starts slamming Legoshi to the ground and walls. Riz tells Legoshi that when he ate Tem, he knew that didn't had a real friendship and it was one-sided devour. Legoshi then gets in more comfortable position and wishes to know more, surprising Riz as they were trying to kill each other.

Riz tells Legoshi that before he killed Tem, he told him that all carnivores are monsters. Riz was happy that he turned the memory of eating Tem into a beautiful one. Riz feels sad, although he doesn't remember Tem's voice and face, he still remembers his flavor and smell. Legoshi thinks he could have become like Riz without other's help and could have eaten Haru out of intense love for her. Riz wants to continue, commenting that they have claws and fangs only for predations. Legoshi states they have claws and fangs to protect something important. Riz then hears a noise and sees Louis, who states Riz looks terrible and doesn't want to see a devour. Riz charges at Louis, however, Legoshi puts his jacket on his face and pushes him aside and then manages to hide with Louis. Meanwhile, Pina manages to free himself.

Legoshi is happy that Louis came, but wants to finish his fight with Riz, stating its no longer important if they win or lose, but to show their way of life as carnivores. Legoshi states he is taking responsibility for his anger, causing Louis to recall his words toward Legoshi. As Legoshi thanks him for saving him, Louis recalls Ibuki saying the same. He tries to act though and tells Legoshi to go and throw away his life if he wishes, however, he starts to uncontrollably cry and Legoshi decides to stay for a bit longer. Louis feels weak as he had to sacrifice a man he loved, Ibuki. Louis thinks that Legoshi is strong, but he is in a bad shape and will likely be killed. Not wanting to lose anyone else precious, Louis offers himself to be eaten by Legoshi to gain power. Legoshi sees a number on Louis' leg, who states its his curse and wishes Legoshi to break it. Legoshi doesn't want to make an excuse that he ate him because he was asked to and tells Louis that he will eat him because he himself wants to and takes a bite.

Legoshi then goes to Riz covered in blood and buffed up. Riz didn't knew that Legoshi and Louis where so close and is surprised that he ate him, but now Legoshi is like Riz. Having eaten only his leg, Louis yells in support for Legoshi. As they fight and Louis keeps supporting Legoshi, Riz thinks that since his bond wasn't rewarded, he thought it was stronger, but the bond between Legoshi and Louis is solid and stronger. Riz wonders if he thanked Tem while he was alive, if thinks could have changed. In that moment, Legoshi punched Riz in the stomach and he freezes. As Riz comes to his sense, hearing the sirens, Legoshi comments its New Year already. Riz admits defeat and states that his broken heart is starting to get back to life. Riz wonders if a carnivore and herbivore can actually be real friends. Louis tells Riz that what he did is unforgivable, but apologizes for not noticing how lonely he had been. Legoshi thanks Louis for the meal and is glad that the first and last meat in his life was Louis'. Louis is happy that his curse was finally broken by Legoshi's fangs. Pina had called police and they arrive.

Later, Legoshi reveals that Louis was taken to the emergency and was saved, while he and Riz were arrested as devour offenders. Thanks to his friends statements, Legoshi was released. Knowing his life as criminal would be though, Legoshi tells Haru that he will be dropping from school. Haru is disappointed that he doesn't tell her the reason and as to why he has more scars on his face. Haru tells him that she may find a new boyfriend then, which surprises Legoshi, who doesn't want that.