Bungo Stray Dogs Anime Returns with Fifth Season in July

The Bungo Stray Dogs anime series returns with its fifth season in July, as confirmed by the show's staff. Learn more about what fans can expect from the upcoming season.

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By Saheel Khirodkar | Mar 30, 2023 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Fans of the Bungo Stray Dogs anime series have a reason to celebrate as the staff of the show announced on Wednesday that the anime will be returning with a fifth season in July. The announcement came after the fourth season of the show concluded with its final episode airing on Wednesday. The staff also revealed the first promotional video and visual for the upcoming season, which was created by character designer and chief animation director Nobuhiro Arai.

Returning Main Staff and Cast Members

Fans can expect the same level of quality and storytelling from the returning main staff, which includes director Takuya Igarashi, series script supervisor and writer Yoji Enokido, character designer and chief animation director Nobuhiro Arai, and the animation studio BONES. The main cast members, including Yūto Uemura (Atsushi Nakajima), Mamoru Miyano (Osamu Dazai), Sumire Morohoshi (Kyōka Izumi), Kensho Ono (Ryūnosuke Akutagawa), and Kishō Taniyama (Chūya Nakahara) are also returning.

New Anime Season and Soundtrack

The upcoming season of Bungo Stray Dogs will have SCREEN mode performing the anime’s opening song “True Story,” while Luck Life performs the ending song “Shirushi/°C.” Fans can look forward to another great soundtrack to accompany the thrilling action and gripping storyline of the show.

Bungo Stray Dogs Story and Adaptations

Bungo Stray Dogs is a manga series written by Kafka Asagiri and illustrated by Sango Harukawa. The series began serialization in Kadokawa’s Young Ace magazine in December 2012 and is ongoing. The story follows Atsushi Nakajima, who is kicked out of his orphanage and ends up in the care of the Armed Detective Agency, a group of supernatural detectives. The series has been adapted into several anime seasons, with the first season airing from April to June 2016, and the fourth season concluding on Wednesday.

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The series has also been adapted into an anime film titled Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple, which opened in Japan in March 2018. Crunchyroll and Funimation both streamed the film for fans to enjoy.

English Translation of Bungo Stray Dogs

For fans who prefer to read the manga and novels, Yen Press is publishing the English translation of the series. Bungo Stray Dogs is a beloved series, with its unique characters, thrilling action scenes, and engaging storyline, it has captured the hearts of fans around the world.

Final Thoughts

Bungo Stray Dogs fans have a lot to look forward to with the announcement of the fifth season of the anime. With the returning main staff, cast members, and a new soundtrack, fans can expect another gripping and exciting season. The series has a loyal following, and the announcement of the new season is sure to create buzz and anticipation. Fans can catch up on previous seasons and the anime film on streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and Funimation.

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