The appeal and evaluation of Bungo Stray Dogs Season 3: Developments that exceed expectations and deepening of characters

Bungo Stray Dogs Season 3 Review and Recommendation

overview

Bungo Stray Dogs is a popular series written by Kafka Asagiri, adapted into a manga by Harukawa35, and animated by Bones. The third season aired from April 12 to June 28, 2019, and was made up of 12 episodes. In this season, the battle between the supernatural beings deepens, and new enemies and mysteries appear one after another.

story

The third season begins with the battle against the Guild, which ended in the previous season. The White Tiger and the Black Beast, that is, the joint effort of Nakajima Atsushi and Akutagawa Ryunosuke, won the decisive battle against Francis F, and the huge supernatural war came to an end. However, the truce between the Armed Detective Agency and the Port Mafia, which was concluded during the battle, continues, and the city of Yokohama has returned to normal. However, rumors of overseas criminal organizations and the shadow of the remnants of the Guild are lurking, and new threats are looming. Dazai Osamu worries about the awakening of the Demon and foresees the beginning of a new disaster. Keep an eye on the developments as the terrifying plot of Fyodor D, the leader of the bandit group "Rats of the House of Death" that lurks in the culverts, finally bares its fangs.

character

The highlights of this season are the growth of the main characters and the appearance of new characters. The main characters are introduced below.

Atsushi Nakajima

He has the ability to transform into a gigantic, ferocious tiger. He was saved by Dazai Osamu when he was unconsciously raging, and joined the Armed Detective Agency. He is a timid man, but kind-hearted, and when the time comes, he will take bold action to protect others, even at the cost of his own life. This season depicts his growth and the deepening of his bonds with his friends.

Osamu Dazai

He is a member of the Armed Detective Agency, a group of supernatural powers. He is a suicide enthusiast who is looking for a place to die, but he does not like pain, and would like to commit suicide with a beautiful woman if possible. His previous job, which is so elusive and unidentifiable that no one can guess it, is also said to be one of the seven mysteries of the detective agency. In this season, his past and confrontations with new enemies are depicted, further deepening his mysterious charm.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa

A member of the vicious Port Mafia, whose territory is the port. With his black cloak and cold expression, he stalks the streets like the Grim Reaper. He is too much for the military and police to handle, and even within the detective agency, he is feared, with people saying, "Don't meet this guy, run away if you do." In this season, his past and relationship with Nakajima Atsushi will be explored further.

Nakahara Chuuya

He is a senior member of the Port Mafia and hates Dazai Osamu of the Armed Detective Agency. Although he is small in stature, he is agile and powerful in martial arts, and he loves to wear a black hat. In this season, his battle scenes and his feud with Dazai Osamu are depicted, drawing viewers in.

Production Staff

The director was Takuya Igarashi, the series composition and scriptwriting was by Youji Enokido, the character design and general animation director was Nobuhiro Arai, the mechanical design was Fumihiro Katakai, the art director was Yumiko Kondo, the color design was Yukari Goto, the cinematographer was Tsuyoshi Kanbayashi, the CG director was Yota Ando, ​​the editor was Shigeru Nishiyama, the music was Taku Iwasaki, the music production was by Lantis, the sound director was Kazuhiro Wakabayashi, and the sound production was by Glovision. The animation was produced by Bones, and the production was done by the 2019 Bungo Stray Dogs Production Committee.

cast

The main cast includes Yuto Uemura as Atsushi Nakajima, Mamoru Miyano as Osamu Dazai, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Doppo Kunikida, Hiroshi Kamiya as Ranpo Edogawa, Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Junichiro Tanizaki, Koyuki Hanakura as Kenji Miyazawa, Kenichi Suzumura as Katai Tayama, Yu Shimamura as Akiko Yosano, Sumire Morohoshi as Kyoka Izumi, Chiaki Omigawa as Naomi Tanizaki, Rikiya Koyama as Yukichi Fukuzawa, Kensho Ono as Ryunosuke Akutagawa, and Yuji Taniyama as Chuuya Nakahara. The cast includes Hatano Wataru as Kisho and Kajii Motojiro, Koshimizu Ami as Ozaki Momiji, Seto Asami as Higuchi Ichiyo, Amamiya Sora as Ellis, Miyamoto Mitsuru as Mori Ogai, Sakurai Takahiro as Francis F., Araki Tasuku as Nathaniel H., Morikawa Toshiyuki as Poe, Hanazawa Kana as Lucy M., Ueda Hikaru as Louisa A., Fukuyama Jun as Sakaguchi Ango, and Ishida Akira as Fyodor D.

subtitle

In the third season, each episode was developed with the following subtitles.

• Episode 26: Dazai, Chuuya, 15 years old
• Episode 27: Aragami Now
• Episode 28: Diamonds are just diamonds
• Episode 29: Blame is the work of God
• Episode 30: Slap the Stick & Addict
• Episode 31: Part 1 "Helllis!" Part 2 "Portrait of My Father"
• Episode 32: Fitzgerald Rising
• Episode 33: The Masked Assassin
• Episode 34: Cannibalism (Part 1)
• Episode 35: Cannibalism (Part 2)
• Episode 36: Cannibalism (Part 3)
• Episode 37: Echo

Theme songs and music

The opening theme, "Setsuna no Ai", is sung by GRANRODEO, with lyrics by Kisho Taniyama, and composed and arranged by Masaaki Iizuka. The ending theme, "Lily", is sung by Luck Life, with lyrics and composition by PON, and arranged by Akihiko Homma and Luck Life.

review

The third season of Bungo Stray Dogs continues the story from the previous season while introducing new enemies and mysteries to keep viewers hooked. In particular, the appearance of Fyodor D. creates new tension, and the depiction of Dazai Osamu's past and Nakajima Atsushi's growth adds depth to the characters. The quality of the battle scenes is also high, highlighting Bones' animation skills. The music also matches the story well, with the opening and ending songs being particularly memorable.

The relationships and growth of the characters are carefully depicted, making it easy for viewers to empathize with the story. In particular, the changes in the relationship between Nakajima Atsushi and Akutagawa Ryunosuke, and the feud between Dazai Osamu and Nakahara Chuuya are not to be missed. The introduction of new characters also adds freshness to the story, drawing the viewer's interest.

However, some viewers have commented that the story is too complicated. In particular, new enemies and mysteries appear one after another, so some may find it difficult to grasp the overall story. Nevertheless, the development of each episode and the charm of the characters are enough to make it enjoyable.

Recommendation

The third season of Bungo Stray Dogs is recommended for those who want to enjoy the supernatural battles and character growth. In particular, the necessary information is provided in moderation so that even those who have not seen the previous season can enjoy it, so even first-time viewers can enjoy it without any problems. Also, for those who are interested in the names and works of the famous writers, the character names and supernatural powers will be appealing.

This series is characterized by its deep storyline, attractive characters, and high-quality animation. In the third season, new enemies and mysteries will appear, and the story will deepen, so it will be enjoyable for both existing fans and new viewers. Please give it a watch.