Bungo Stray Dogs (文豪ストレイドッグス Bungō Sutorei Doggusu, lit. Literary Stray Dogs?) is the anime adaptation of Bungo Stray Dogs. It is produced by Studio BONES[1] and has premiered on Tokyo MX and other TV networks. Takuya Igarashi was hired as the director, and Yoji Enokido as the screenwriter (the same duo that worked on Ouran High School Host Club and Star Driver). GRANRODEO performed the anime's opening theme, titled "Trash Candy",[2] and Luck Life performed the anime's ending theme, titled "Namae wo Yobu yo" ((名前を呼ぶよ, I'll call your name).[3]
The series was split into two halves: the first half, containing twelve episodes, premiered on 7 April 2016 and ended on 23 June 2016,[4] being broadcast on Tokyo MX, Teletama, Chiba TV, tvk, GBS (Gifu Broadcasting), Mie TV, SUN, TVQ Kyushu, and BS11.[5]
The second half, also containing twelve episodes, premiered on 6 October 2016 and ended on 22 December 2016.[6] The series has been licensed for streaming by Crunchyroll.[7] As for the second half, SCREEN mode sang the opening theme titled "Reason Living" while Luck Life once again sung the ending theme titled "Kaze ga Fuku Machi" (風が吹く街, lit. "The city where the wind blows").
On 21 July 2018, it was announced that the series would receive a third season.[8] The third season premiered on 12 April 2019 and ended on 28 June 2019, being broadcast on Tokyo MX, TVA, KBS, SUN, BS11, and Wowow.[9] Granrodeo performed the third season's opening theme, "Setsuna no Ai" (セツナの愛 lit. "A moment's love"), and Luck Life performed the third season's ending theme, "Lily".[10]
The series is available for streaming on Crunchyroll, Funimation, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
Japanese Cast[]
- Yūto Uemura as Atsushi Nakajima
- Mamoru Miyano as Osamu Dazai
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Doppo Kunikida
- Hiroshi Kamiya as Ranpo Edogawa
- Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
- Yū Shimamura as Akiko Yosano
- Hiroyuki Kagura as Kenji Miyazawa
- Chiaki Omigawa as Naomi Tanizaki
- Rikiya Koyama as Yukichi Fukuzawa
- Kenshō Ono as Ryunosuke Akutagawa
- Atsushi Ono as Ryūrō Hirotsu
- Shiina Natsukawa as Gin Akutagawa
- Yū Hayashi as Michizō Tachihara
- Wataru Hatano as Motojirō Kajii
- Sumire Morohoshi as Kyōka Izumi
- Kisho Taniyama as Chūya Nakahara
- Sora Amamiya as Elise
- Mitsuru Miyamoto as Ōgai Mori
To Be Added
To Be Added
English Cast[]
- Max Mittelman as Nakajima Atsushi
- Kaiji Tang as Dazai Osamu
- Brian Beacock as Akutagawa Ryunosuke
- Patrick Seitz as Kunikida Doppo
- Vic Mignogna as Ranpo Edogawa
- Spike Spencer as Tanizaki Junichirou
- Erica Lindbeck as Yosano Akiko
- Lucien Dodge as Miyazawa Kenji
- Nicolas Roye as Nakahara Chūya
Seasons and Episodes[]
- Main article: List of Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Chapters Adapted | Original Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Chapter 1 - Chapter 16 | March 27, 2016 - June 23, 2016 |
| 2 | 12 | Chapter 17 - Chapter 37 | October 06, 2016 - December 16, 2016 |
| 3 | 12 | Chapter 38 - Chapter 53 | April 12, 2019 - June 28, 2019 |
| 4 | 13 | Chapter 54 - Chapter 77 | January 4, 2023 - March 29, 2023 |
| 5 | 11 | Chapter 78 - Chapter 113 | July 12, 2023 - September 20, 2023 |
Music[]
Season 1[]
- Opening Theme: 「TRASH CANDY」 by GRANRODEO
- Ending Theme: 「Namae wo Yobu yo (名前を呼ぶよ) 」 by Luck Life
Season 2[]
- Opening Theme: 「Reason Living 」 by SCREEN MODE
- Ending Theme: 「Kaze ga Fuku Machi (風が吹く街) 」 by Luck Life
Season 3[]
- Opening Theme: 「Setsuna no Ai (セツナの愛) 」 by GRANRODEO
- Ending Theme: 「Lily 」 by Luck Life
Season 4[]
- Opening Theme: 「TRUE STORY」 by SCREEN MODE
- Ending Theme: 「Shirushi (しるし)」 by Luck Life
Season 5[]
- Opening Theme: 「Tetsu no Ori」 by GRANRODEO
- Ending Theme: 「Kiseki」 by Luck Life
Movies[]
OVA[]
Gallery[]
Anime Character Designs[]
_Anime_Character_Design.png "Osamu Dazai (Dark Era) Anime Character Design.png (453 KB)")
_Anime_Character_Design.png "Osamu Dazai (Fifteen) Anime Character Design.png (312 KB)")
_Anime_Character_Design.png "Chuya Nakahara (Fifteen) Anime Character Design.png (598 KB)")
_Anime_Character_Design.png "Gin Akutagawa (Civilian) Anime Character Design.png (567 KB)")
_Anime_Character_Design.png "Ranpo Edogawa (Young) Anime Character Design.png (2.28 MB)")
_Anime_Character_Design.png "Yukichi Fukuzawa (Young ver. 2) Anime Character Design.png (708 KB)")
_Character_Design_Sheet.png "Michizo Tachihara (Hunting Dogs) Character Design Sheet.png (404 KB)")
Promotional Videos[]
Reception[]
The anime series and its film have been popular, appearing in multiple polls, involving its style, and cosplay, among others.[11] Atomix listed it as the fifth-best anime from 2016, praising its premise, designs, and references to writers.[12] In the Newtype Anime Awards 2016-2017 at the Machi Asobi Vol. 19 event, the anime series took the second place in "Best television series" behind Fate/Apocrypha.[13] The home media releases of the series were also popular in Japan, achieving good sales.[14][15][16] The film Dead Apple was also the winner of "Newtype's "Theatrical Film Award" in 2018.[17] In 2019, the series once again took second place in the best television series award behind Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in the same magazine's awards.[18]
Awards and Nominations[]
- Main article: List of Awards and Nominations
External Links[]
- Season 1 and Season 2 Anime Site
- Season 3 Anime Site
- Season 4 and Season 5 Anime Site
- Official Twitter
References[]
- ↑ Bungō Stray Dogs Gets Anime Adaptation at Studio Bones. Anime News Network.
- ↑ Granrodeo Performs Bungō Stray Dogs Opening Theme Song. Anime News Network.
- ↑ Luck Life Performs Bungō Stray Dogs Anime's Ending Theme. Anime News Network.
- ↑ "Bungo Stray Dogs Anime's 2nd Video, April 6 Debut, Split-Season Plans Revealed". Anime News Network.
- ↑ Japanese Broadcast Details Announced for "Bungo Stray Dogs". Crunchyroll.
- ↑ Bungō Stray Dogs Anime's 2nd Half Premieres on October 5. Anime News Network.
- ↑ Crunchyroll to Stream Bungo Stray Dogs Anime. Anime News Network.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Anime Gets 3rd Season. Anime News Network.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs Anime's 3rd Season Previewed in Promo Video. Anime News Network.
- ↑ Bungo Stray Dogs 3rd Season Anime Reveals Visual, Song Artists, April Premiere. Anime News Network.
- ↑ Japan Ranks Spring 2019 TV Anime By Popularity. Otaku USA.
- ↑ LAS IMPERDIBLES SERIES ANIME DE 2016. Atomix.
- ↑ Fate/Apocrypha, Sword Art Online Movie Win Top Newtype Anime Awards. Anime News Network.
- ↑ Japan's Animation Blu-ray Disc Ranking, June 20-26. Anime News Network.
- ↑ Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, July 11-17. Anime News Network.
- ↑ Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, August 1-7. Anime News Network.
- ↑ Idolm@ster SideM, Bungo Stray Dogs Film Win Top Newtype Anime Awards. Anime News Network.
- ↑ Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Promare Anime Win Top Newtype Anime Awards. Anime News Network.
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