The official website for the fifth season of the “Bungo Stray Dogs” anime, adapted from Kafka Asagiri and Sango Harukawa’s manga, announced that Kenjiro Tsuda would voice Bram, a member of the Tenjin Goshui and an ally of Fyodor. Bram is set to make his debut in the series’ 54th episode, scheduled for August 2. The anime, which premiered on July 12, is available for streaming on Crunchyroll, with an English dub, which began streaming on July 26.
Welcome to the world of “Bungou Stray Dogs,” where literary legends come alive with supernatural powers. The minds of famous authors and their timeless works are more than just ink on pages. Instead, they are living, breathing beings, with extraordinary abilities that resemble the aura of their literary creations. By weaving the lives and works of renowned authors, the anime gives its fans a chance to follow the story’s favorite literary icons in a fully new and interesting way.
The refreshing plot of magical authors accompanied by a straightforward story of saving an agency, Bungo Stray Dogs, created a massive fanbase across the world. For literature aficionados and fantasy anime lovers, this series is the perfect match for you. So, head over to Crunchyroll and stream the series as it airs.
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About Bungo Stray Dogs Season 5
The staff and cast of the fourth season make a comeback for the fifth season. The anime was produced by Bones, directed by Takuya Igarashi, and written by Yōji Enokido. Nobuhiro Arai and Hiroshi Kanno acted as the chief animation director and character designer, respectively. Taku Iwasaki composed the music. The opening theme song, Kurogane no Ori (Iron Cell), is performed by GRANRODEO, and the ending theme song, Kiseki (Trails), is performed by Luck Life.
The first season of Bungo Stray Dogs, consisting of twelve episodes, aired from April to June 2016, followed by the second season from October to December 2016. The series received a third season in April and ended on June 2019, and a fourth season that ran from January to March 2023. The fifth season began on July 12.
The Plot and Cast
Young Atsushi Nakajima possesses the ability to transform into a white tiger, an ability that eventually gets him kicked out of the orphanage he resides in. Hungry and with nowhere to go, Atsushi’s life takes a turn when he rescues Osamu Dazai from suicide by drowning. Coincidentally, Dazai, a detective with supernatural powers, had been investigating the same tiger.
Teaming up with Dazai’s partner, Doppo Kunikida, they embark on a mission to find the truth behind supernatural events. But, Atsushi’s contribution to the investigation forces him to join their agency of investigators. Atsushi now helps to solve unusual and strange cases that the police are unable to solve, working alongside his newly discovered colleagues with supernatural powers, and so he learns about his abilities.
The cast includes Atsushi Nakajima, voiced by Yuto Uemura. Osamu Dazai, voiced by Mamoru Miyano, Kyōka Izumi, Sumire Morohoshi, Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, and Kensho Ono. And finally, Chūya Nakahara, voiced by Kisho Taniyama.
Bungo Stray Dogs received mostly mid-range scores with “mixed feelings.” Some claim the premise is unique and hooking, while others say it’s very random and untidy. Described as “Jack of All Trades, King of None,” the plot is undoubtedly different, including multiple arcs, but the first two seasons struggle to deliver an engaging watch.
The detective work, rank system, and supernatural powers are poorly done, leaving the hype surrounding the anime to drop drastically. The anime does pick up the pace and improve on its flaws by the third season which is why it is now standing tall among anime hits like Code Geass, Hunter x Hunter, My Hero Academia, and so on.
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