Episode 19

Will of Tycoon (ウィル・オブ・タイクーン,) is the 19th episode of Bungo Stray Dogs anime series. It aired on November 12, 2016.

Synopsis
John Steinbeck and Lovecraft hunt down Naomi and Haruno as they flee from town. While Atsushi and Dazai wait for them to arrive at the train station, Dazai notices a shady figure stalking him.

Summary
Haruno and Tanizaki immediately evacuate from the lodge. While escaping, Haruno anxiously asks Naomi if the detectives will help to which Naomi reassures that her brother will come.

Shortly after, Steinbeck and Lovecraft arrive at the lodge. In order to find the two, Steinbeck activates his ability and successfully locates the clerks.

The clerks are soon located and attacked by Steinbeck, having them no chance to escape. Shortly after, Kunikida appears behind Lovecraft and shoots Steinbeck and Lovecraft. Meanwhile, Tanizaki frees Haruno and Naomi, giving them instructions where to escape. Kunikida tries to attack Steinbeck but fail to do so as he is retrained by the grape's vines. However, Kunikida successfully outsmarts Steinbecks and holds him at gunpoint.

Lovecraft wakes up after the bullet attack but is not affected by the bullets shot by Kunikida after. Lovecraft soon launches his power and restrains both Tanizaki and Lovecraft. Steinbeck, once again, tries to capture Haruno and Naomi. After hearing Steinbeck's statement about Naomi, Tanizaki uses his ability to attack the Guild members while being restrained. Due to Tanizaki's ability, the truck on the road unable to see them hits Lovecraft and Steinbeck, eventually giving Haruno and Naomi a chance to escape. Kunikida and Tanizaki then escape from the scene, while police corners the two Guild members.

At a train station, Dazai and Atsushi are seen waiting for Haruno and Naomi. Inside the train, Haruno and Naomi bump into a kid. While waiting, Dazai excuses himself from Atsushi. After going to a secluded place, Dazai is welcomed by Gin and Higuchi who later delivers a message from Mori asking Dazai if he wants to return to the Mafia and gives the information that Mori has released Q.

Meanwhile, Atsushi accompanies Haruno and Naomi who just arrive at the station. Higuchi reveals that the Mafia will do everything to win the war and reveals that they are there to protect Dazai.

At the train station, Q's curse is activated causing Atsushi to be attacked by both Haruno and Naomi. Soon after, Dazai rushes to the train station and snaps Atsushi back to his reality, realizing that he is the one affected the curse and been hurting the clerks all along. Dazai nullifies the doll, disabling the curse on Atsushi.

The next morning, Alcott gives another strategy proposal to Fitzgerald.

Meanwhile at the agency office, Atsushi talks to Kōyō and tells that Dazai is negotiation with a government agent regarding Kyōka.

Dazai meets up with Ango, a Special Division for Unusual Powers agent. During their talk, Ango reveals information about the Guild and advises him to run.

Atsushi is seen waiting for Dazai when he encounters Fitzgerald who attacks him. Shortly after, Kyōka appears before them.

Manga and Anime Differences

 * In the manga, Dazai originally plays with a dog at the train station and eventually excuses himself to Atsushi as he has eaten too many dog treats. In the anime, Dazai excuses himself to go the bathroom.
 * Gin swiftly appears in front of Dazai in the manga. In the anime, Gin appears behind Dazai.