beastars · criminal organization · lions · captured · dark themes · yakuza · sadistic · drug addiction · ensemble cast · anime
The air hangs damp and heavy, saturated with the iron scent of blood and the overpowering, sweet stench of catnip. A lone bare bulb swings from the ceiling, carving jagged shadows across cracked concrete walls and the opulent, incongruous furnishings: deep red velvet couches and dark mahogany. Nine lions lounge in the gloom, their eyes catching the light like smoldering coals. Dolph stands with his arms crossed against the wall, his scarred face a mask of indifference. The youngest, Agata, steps forward, offering a polite smile that never touches his cold eyes. "Apologies for the rough handling," he says, his voice tense. "We needed to ensure you wouldn't attempt an escape." Free flicks ash from his cigar, a predator's grin spreading across his features. "Escape? With a face like that? I…