Original
04/07/2016 - 06/23/2016 Finished
Bungou Stray Dogs (文豪ストレイドッグス)
Also known as: Bungo Stray Dogs
For weeks, Atsushi Nakajima's orphanage has been plagued by a mystical tiger that only he seems to be unaware of. Suspected to be behind the strange incidents, the 18-year-old is abruptly kicked out of the orphanage and left hungry, homeless, and wandering through the city. While starving on a riverbank, Atsushi saves a rather eccentric man named Osamu Dazai from drowning. Whimsical suicide enthusiast and supernatural detective, Dazai has been investigating the same tiger that has been terrorizing the boy. Together with Dazai's partner Doppo Kunikida, they solve the mystery, but its resolution leaves Atsushi in a tight spot. As various odd events take place, Atsushi is coerced into joining their firm of supernatural investigators, taking on unusual cases the police cannot handle, alongside his numerous enigmatic co-workers.
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Total episodes
12
Canon episodes
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Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Bungou Stray Dogs have? Well, currently Bungou Stray Dogs has a total of 5 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
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Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Bungou Stray Dogs doesn't have a single filler episode: all 12 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 12 episodes of Bungou Stray Dogs aired in 2016 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Bungou Stray Dogs is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 12 without detours. If you came looking for which Bungou Stray Dogs episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
12 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fortune Is Unpredictable and Mutable04/07/2016 | 04/07/2016 | Canon |
| 2 | A Certain Bomb04/14/2016 | 04/14/2016 | Canon |
| 3 | Yokohama Gangster Paradise04/21/2016 | 04/21/2016 | Canon |
| 4 | The Tragedy of the Fatalist04/28/2016 | 04/28/2016 | Canon |
| 5 | Murder on D Street05/05/2016 | 05/05/2016 | Canon |
| 6 | The Azure Messenger05/12/2016 | 05/12/2016 | Canon |
| 7 | Love for the Disease Called Ideals05/19/2016 | 05/19/2016 | Canon |
| 8 | Teaching Them To Kill; Then To Die05/26/2016 | 05/26/2016 | Canon |
| 9 | The Beauty Is Quiet Like a Stone Statue06/02/2016 | 06/02/2016 | Canon |
| 10 | Rashomon and the Tiger06/09/2016 | 06/09/2016 | Canon |
| 11 | First, an Unsuitable Profession for Her. Second, an Ecstatic Detective Agency06/16/2016 | 06/16/2016 | Canon |
| 12 | Borne Back Ceaselessly into the Past06/23/2016 | 06/23/2016 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Bungou Stray Dogs have?
Bungou Stray Dogs has a total of 5 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Bungou Stray Dogs have?
In total, Bungou Stray Dogs has 12 episodes distributed across its 5 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Bungou Stray Dogs?
It is recommended to watch Bungou Stray Dogs in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Bungou Stray Dogs online?
Bungou Stray Dogs is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
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Is Bungou Stray Dogs a complete anime?
Yes, Bungou Stray Dogs is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Bungou Stray Dogs have?
No, Bungou Stray Dogs does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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