Paru Itagaki and SEVENTEEN WOOZI: A Special Conversation for BEASTARS Final Season
Ahead of the much-awaited distribution of Part 2 of the anime BEASTARS FINAL SEASON, which is based on the iconic original work by Paru Itagaki, a very special video has been released. It features a deep-dive conversation between the original author Itagaki and SEVENTEEN's WOOZI. WOOZI is the talented artist in charge of the series' ending theme song, and fans are already buzzing about this collaboration between the manga and K-pop worlds.
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Inside the Creative Exchange
During their talk, the two creators shared some really interesting insights. They discussed WOOZI's favorite BEASTARS character and even touched upon Itagaki's favorite song from SEVENTEEN. It turns out WOOZI has been a massive fan of the series for quite some time now, so his thoughts behind the ending theme song Tiny Light are quite deep and personal. It is really heartwarming to see how why BEASTARS is a must read and must watch is understood by artists across different mediums.
One of the highlights of the video was a fun segment where Itagaki conducted a BEASTARS character quiz. She actually diagnosed which character from the world of BEASTARS WOOZI resembled the most. For those who want to hear the track, Tiny Light is being distributed on various music platforms starting from 18:00 today. It is a perfect companion to the emotional weight of the final chapter.
Anime BEASTARS Series: Original Author Paru Itagaki & SEVENTEEN WOOZI Special Conversation
What to Expect in the Final Season
For those who are new, BEASTARS is a compelling youth group drama set in a unique world where carnivores and herbivores coexist under a fragile peace. The storytelling is so layered that it truly explains why BEASTARS is a must read and must watch for any fan of mature narratives. The final chapter, BEASTARS FINAL SEASON Part 2, is officially set to be exclusively distributed on Netflix from March 7th.
Key Highlights of the collaboration:
- WOOZI’s fandom: His long-time love for the manga helped in composing the ending theme.
- Character Quiz: A light-hearted moment where Itagaki compares WOOZI to her creations.
- Theme Song Release: Tiny Light is available for streaming now.
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