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Dogs Episode 1: Bungou Stray

The episode title is derived from a Japanese proverb, and the title card features text from Ryūnosuke Akutagawa's Rashōmon and other classical works.

The episode follows , a teenager expelled from his orphanage and wandering the streets of Yokohama on the brink of starvation. His life changes after a chance encounter with Osamu Dazai , whom he "saves" from a suicide attempt in a river. Bungou Stray Dogs Episode 1

The series is renowned for its characters being named after famous Japanese and international authors, with their abilities referencing their most famous works. The episode title is derived from a Japanese

Dazai and his partner, Doppo Kunikida , are members of the Armed Detective Agency (ADA), a group of gifted individuals who handle cases beyond the scope of local police. They reveal they are hunting a "man-eating tiger" that has been terrorizing the area. The series is renowned for its characters being

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Bungou Stray Dogs Episode 1

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