The curtains have closed on the fifth season of Bungo Stray Dogs, and the fandom is buzzing with a mix of elation and existential dread.
tweeted one fan, capturing the collective sentiment. But the question on everyone’s lips is: What’s next? With the anime almost neck-and-neck with its manga counterpart, fans are left wondering if there’s enough source material for a sixth season.
The Manga Isn’t Done, But the Anime Is Catching Up Fast
For those who’ve been living under a rock—or perhaps just engrossed in shonen titles—Bungo Stray Dogs is a seinen manga series that debuted in 2012. It’s a tale of a detective agency where each member boasts special abilities, making them uniquely qualified to solve the mysteries that baffle mere mortals. The manga is currently at its 23rd volume and is gearing up for chapter 111.
another fan pondered. The reality is harsh but true: the anime has almost caught up with the manga, leaving little room for immediate continuation.
The Waiting Game: Anime Studio’s Dilemma
Given that the manga follows a monthly release schedule, the anime creators are in a bit of a pickle. They’ll have to wait a considerable amount of time to accumulate enough chapters for a new season. It’s a classic case of the tortoise and the hare, except both are racing against fan expectations.
Bungou Stray Dogs Anime official account is teasing the continuation of the anime series by posting the following message. :
Anime "Bungo Stray Dogs" ──not finished yet!!#hentai #meme #japan #manga #kawaii #news #otaku #naruto #animegirl #animeart #onepiece pic.twitter.com/KLSnjTwcBI— Yeager news (@Yeager_tv) September 21, 2023
Filling the Void: What Can Fans Do?
While the anime’s future hangs in the balance, fans don’t have to go through withdrawal. Crunchyroll has got you covered for all your Bungo Stray Dogs binge-watching needs. And if you’re outside the US, no worries—ExpressVPN can help you access Crunchyroll’s full library, from New Jersey to Santa Monica.
The Franchise’s Expanding Universe
It’s not just the manga and anime keeping the Bungo Stray Dogs universe alive. The franchise has spawned several spin-offs and light novel adaptations, including the intriguing “Bungo Stray Dogs: Dazai, Chuya, Jugosai,” which delves into the past lives of key characters Dazai and Chuya.
Final Thoughts: A Seinen Gem in a Shonen World
Bungo Stray Dogs may be a seinen series, but it has all the elements to stand toe-to-toe with popular shonen franchises.
“Despite coming with a complex storyline, Bungo Stray Dogs needs to be acknowledged by the community as the shonen franchises are.”
So, while we may not know when—or if—a sixth season will grace our screens, one thing is clear: Bungo Stray Dogs has left an indelible mark on the anime and manga community.
So, whether you’re re-watching old episodes or diving into the manga to get your fix, the world of Bungo Stray Dogs is far from over. And who knows? Maybe by the time you’ve caught up, there’ll be enough new chapters for another mind-blowing season.
