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Bungo Stray Dogs

Bungo Stray Dogs is in a 10th-anniversary merchandise and event push built around character fashion and collaborations, while its anime and manga continue across several tracks. The Wan! 2 spinoff aired from July 2, 2026, the main manga remains ongoing, and a new Sorakura spinoff launched in Young Ace on July 3.

Synthesized from 21 Yomimono stories · updated 8h ago

Bungo Stray Dogs enters late 2026 as a franchise spread across anime, manga, games, and a dense merchandise schedule. The Wan! 2 gag spinoff premiered July 2 on Tokyo MX and d Anime Store, with returning director Toshihiro Kikuchi at BONES and Nomad and an ending theme performed by Kensho Ono. The first season was rebroadcast from the same day. The main manga by Kafka Asagiri and Sango Harukawa, serialized in Kadokawa's Young Ace since December 2012, remains ongoing, and a new spinoff by Shikiji Sorakura adapting the side story "Dazai o Hirotta Hi" launched in Young Ace on July 3.

The merchandise side runs on character fashion. MAYLA took pre-orders for a 31,900 yen Iconic Dress modeled on the 15-year-old Osamu Dazai from September 17 to October 19. Zoff opened web pre-orders on October 21 for a six-model glasses collection built around six characters, each frame 12,200 yen with set lenses, shipping from late July 2027. A ZOZOTOWN collaboration with new art by OkiCha ran from September 9 to October 9, and the third Tobu Zoo Park collaboration, Night Zoo, ran from July 18 to August 30.

The 10th-anniversary push also reaches theaters and a literary museum. DEAD APPLE returns to 30 theaters from December 25, 2026, with a tie-in at the Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum Shayokan running January 23 to April 18, 2027. On the game side, Ambition's Tales of the Lost ended service on July 31 following the developer's closure, while Gakuen Bungo Stray Dogs from NextNinja, launched in November 2025, continues. Chuuya Nakahara remains a fan favorite, topping a Kisho Taniyama role poll for a fifth straight year.

Key facts

Wan! 2 premiere
July 2, 2026 on Tokyo MX and d Anime Store ↗
Wan! 2 director and studios
Toshihiro Kikuchi directing at BONES and Nomad ↗
Zoff glasses collection
Six models at 12,200 yen each, web pre-orders October 21 to November 25, 2026, shipping from late July 2027 ↗
DEAD APPLE revival
Limited run at 30 theaters from December 25, 2026 ↗
Shayokan collaboration
Runs January 23 to April 18, 2027 at the Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum Shayokan in Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture ↗
Tales of the Lost shutdown
Service ended Friday, July 31, following the closure of developer Ambition ↗
New spinoff manga
Shikiji Sorakura's adaptation of "Dazai o Hirotta Hi" launched in Young Ace on July 3 ↗
Main manga
By Kafka Asagiri and Sango Harukawa, serialized in Kadokawa's Young Ace since December 2012, ongoing ↗
STORM BRINGER hiatus
Shiwasu Hoshikawa's manga went on a long-term hiatus due to the author's health, announced in the October issue of Shonen Ace ↗
Chuuya poll result
Chuuya Nakahara topped Nijimen's Kisho Taniyama role poll for a fifth straight year with 488 votes ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
tv · 2023 · 2026-08-04
Release
manga · July 3, 2026 · 2026-06-04
Noted
manga remains ongoing · 2026-08-04
Noted
franchise continues across other media · 2026-08-04
Noted
Bungo Stray Dogs Dazai · 2026-06-22
Announced
third collaboration event with Tobu Zoo Park titled 'NIGHT ZOO' starting July 18, 2026 · 2026-07-05
Announced
collaboration event with Tobu Zoo titled Night Zoo · 2026-06-16

Connections

Produces of
zoff, mayla
Voice cast of
kisho taniyama
Writes of
shikiji sorakura

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Claim activity

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  • Confirmed tv 2023 Sep 13 · source

All coverage

3d ago

Bungo Stray Dogs and Zoff Launch Six Character Glasses

Eyewear brand Zoff opened web pre-orders on October 21, 2026 for "Zoff | Bungo Stray Dogs," a six-model glasses collection built around the TV anime. Each frame is 12,200 yen with set lenses included, and every pair ships with an original case and a cloth printed with an anime scene. The six characters are Atsushi Nakajima, Osamu Dazai, Ranpo Edogawa, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Chuuya Nakahara and Fyodor D. Designs draw on each character's ability, hair color and costume: a tiger paw motif for Atsushi Nakajima, bandage details on the Osamu Dazai hinge, and the words "Crime and Punishment" inside the Fyodor D temples. Temple tips carry a metal plate for the character's affiliation, either the Armed Detective Agency, the Port Mafia or the Rats in the House of the Dead. Pre-orders close November 25, 2026, with shipping to start sequentially from late July 2027. Orders are online only; Zoff stores will not take reservations.

5d ago

Bungo Stray Dogs: DEAD APPLE Returns to 30 Theaters From December 25

Bungo Stray Dogs: DEAD APPLE gets a limited revival run at 30 theaters nationwide from December 25, 2026. MoviTicke online advance tickets went on sale October 18 and run through December 24, with a digital wallpaper for buyers and a digital card as a viewing bonus. A collaboration with the Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum Shayokan in Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture runs January 23 to April 18, 2027.

Oct 15

Zoff Opens Pre-Orders for Bungo Stray Dogs Eyewear on October 21

Zoff will take web pre-orders for "Zoff | Bungo Stray Dogs," its first collaboration with the TV anime, from 10:00 on October 21, 2026 to November 25, 2026. Frames carry the abilities and image motifs of six characters, and each pair ships with a scene-still glasses cloth and an original case. Five stores host try-on corners and sell capsule toys. Shipping runs from late July 2027.

Sep 12

MAYLA Opens Pre-Orders For Bungo Stray Dogs Iconic Dress On September 17

MAYLA will take pre-orders for a Bungo Stray Dogs Iconic Dress from September 17 at 5:00 PM to October 19 at 5:00 PM, priced at 31,900 yen with tax. The dress draws on the 15-year-old Osamu Dazai, with a tailored collar, brown tortoiseshell buttons for his eye color, a trench-coat-style waist belt, and embroidery reading No Longer Human, his ability in the series.

Sep 6

Bungo Stray Dogs x ZOZOTOWN Collaboration Items Go on Sale

Anime "Bungo Stray Dogs" and ZOZOTOWN are launching a limited collaboration, with orders opening September 9. Illustrator OkiCha drew new pop-style art of six characters. The seven product types include T-shirts, zip-up hoodies, cushions, and tote bag and acrylic keychain sets.

Aug 19

Anime Anime Bike Day Poll Puts Conan's Chiharu Hagiwara on Top

Anime Anime's Bike Day reader poll, held August 7-11 with 244 responses, ranks anime characters known for riding bikes. Chiharu Hagiwara of Detective Conan took first with about 17% support, followed by Bungo Stray Dogs' Chuuya Nakahara at about 9% and AKIRA's Shotaro Kaneda at about 7%. The survey marks the first in two years.

Aug 18

2026 Summer Anime ED Theme Poll: Sequels and Second Cours Lead

Anime! Anime! reader poll for 2026 summer anime ending themes ran July 16-23, with sequels and second cours drawing the most votes. The ED for "Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2" took first place, followed by "Yomi no Tsugai" second cour and "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4" second cour.

Aug 15

Kisho Taniyama Birthday Poll Puts Bungo Stray Dogs' Chuuya at Top

Nijimen published its 2026 reader poll ranking Kisho Taniyama's most iconic roles, with 3,345 votes cast between July 28 and August 11. Bungo Stray Dogs' Chuuya Nakahara took first place with 488 votes, marking five consecutive years at the top. The top three of Chuuya, Natsuki Shinomiya, and Jean Kirstein held their positions from last year.

Aug 4

Chiikawa Bakery Kyoto Pop Up Shop Opens at JR Kyoto Station

The Chiikawa Bakery Kyoto Pop Up Shop will run from August 13 to September 9, 2026, at the JR Kyoto Station West Gate ticket gate special venue, operated by LTR, a subsidiary of CL Holdings. The shop will sell bakery original goods and Kyoto- items, including a collaboration with Kyoto confectionery maker Miseju on a limited 'Chiikawa Bakery Fuwafuwa Otabe Caramel' priced at 1,460 yen with a random sticker. The shop will also offer original breads such as Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi shokupan at 950 yen each, plus mascots, flake stickers, eco bags, cookies, and trays. A purchase bonus gives a Kyoto-limited shopper tag for purchases over 2,200 yen. The bakery's permanent locations include Omokado at Tokyu Plaza Omotesando, opened in October 2024, and KITTE Osaka, opened in June 2026. The pop-up is free entry with possible crowd control. The Chiikawa manga by Nagano has eight volumes published by Kodansha, and the TV anime airs within Mezamashi TV on Fuji TV since April 2022.

Aug 4

Bungo Stray Dogs: Tales of the Lost Ends Service July 31

Ambition's smartphone game Bungo Stray Dogs: Tales of the Lost will end service on Friday, July 31, according to announcements on the game's official Japanese and English websites. The shutdown follows the closure of its developer, Ambition. The game first launched in Japan in 2017, with an English version released in July 2018. Crunchyroll served as publisher of the English version from November 2018 until November 2020, after which Ambition resumed management. The developer confirmed that no refunds will be issued for unused in-game currency, specifically Ability Stones, in line with the service terms. The game's end marks the conclusion of a nearly eight-year run for the puzzle RPG. The broader Bungo Stray Dogs franchise continues across other media. The manga by Kafka Asagiri and Sango Harukawa, serialized in Kadokawa's Young Ace since December 2012, remains ongoing. The fifth anime season aired in 2023, and the second season of the spinoff Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! premiered on July 2. Another mobile game, Gakuen Bungo Stray Dogs, developed by NextNinja, launched in November 2025.

Jul 16

Crunchyroll Reveals English Dub Casts for Four Anime Series

Crunchyroll announced English dub casts and premiere dates for four anime series on Thursday: Kaiju Girl Caramelise, The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System, Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2, and Hana-Kimi season 2. The dubs feature returning and new voice actors, with staff credits provided for each production.

Jul 8

Abema to Stream 10 Kadokawa Anniversary Anime for Free in 2026

ABEMA announced a special project, 'KADOKAWA・ABEMA Anniversary Anime Selection,' offering free streaming of 10 KADOKAWA anime celebrating anniversaries in 2026. The lineup includes dedicated channels for five series, starting with Steins;Gate on July 11, and free marathon streams for five more. The project runs through the year.

Jul 8

Anime And Manga Worlds Share Tanabata 2026 Wishes

Anime News Network published a five-part roundup of Tanabata greetings from across the anime, manga, and video game industries on July 7, 2026. The collection includes wishes and illustrations from official accounts for series such as Bungo Stray Dogs, Detective Conan, My Hero Academia, Sakamoto Days, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Hell's Paradise, and Dragon Quest. Video game franchises like Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, and Like a Dragon also participated, alongside creators including Hideo Kojima, Yuki Kaji, and Shoko Nakagawa. Several series tied their posts to new releases: the second season of Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers premiered on July 7, My Happy Marriage released a special Tanabata illustration and announced a three-episode special for 2026, and My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked began airing on July 8. The roundup also features greetings from manga titles like Chiikawa, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, as well as from studios Tatsunoko Production and Square Enix.

Jul 5

Bungo Stray Dogs Characters Wear Yukata for Third Tobu Zoo Park Collaboration

Bungo Stray Dogs and Tobu Zoo Park are holding their third collaboration event, titled "NIGHT ZOO," starting July 18, 2026. Newly drawn illustrations of six characters in yukata will appear on merchandise, collaboration food and games will be available, and special admission tickets with bonuses go on sale.

Jun 22

G.E.M. Series Palm Figures for Eren, Levi, Dazai, and Minato Revealed

MegaHouse's G.E.M. Series has unveiled first color samples of Attack on Titan palm-sized Eren and Levi figures, plus first prototypes of Bungo Stray Dogs Dazai and Naruto Shippuden Minato. Re-releases of Naruto, Demon Slayer, and Gintama figures were also announced, alongside a Premium Bandai lottery event.

Jun 16

Bungo Stray Dogs × Tobu Zoo Vol.3 Night Zoo Opens July 18

The third collaboration event between Bungo Stray Dogs and Tobu Zoo, titled Night Zoo, runs from July 18 to August 30, 2026. Newly drawn yukata illustrations feature characters from the Armed Detective Agency and Port Mafia. The event includes exclusive goods, a collaboration restaurant, games, fireworks on select nights, and in-park voice announcements.

Jun 12

Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 Promo Video Reveals Ending Song, July 2 Premiere

Kadokawa released the main promotional video for Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 on Friday, previewing the ending theme song by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa voice actor Kenshō Ono and confirming the anime's July 2 premiere on Tokyo MX and d Anime Store. The second season adapts Kanaineko's spinoff manga featuring chibi versions of the Bungo Stray Dogs cast, with returning director Toshihiro Kikuchi at BONES and Nomad.

Jun 12

Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 Main PV Reveals Ending Theme by Kensho Ono

The main promotional video for Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 features the full cast of the spin-off series and previews the ending theme song "Bokura ~Ryunosuke Akutagawa Ver.~" performed by Kensho Ono. The anime begins airing on TOKYO MX and other channels on July 2, 2026, with streaming on d Anime Store the same day. The first season will also be rebroadcast starting July 2.

Jun 5

Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 Teams With Bull Pulu For June Cafe Collaboration

The anime Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 will hold a collaboration campaign with tapioca shop Bull Pulu from June 11 to June 28, 2026. The event features newly illustrated mini-characters of Atsushi, Dazai, Akutagawa, and Chuuya on themed drinks, food, and merchandise including badges, keychains, and acrylic stands. Online sales run through July 5.

Jun 4

Bungo Stray Dogs Gets New Spinoff Manga From Shikiji Sorakura

A new Bungo Stray Dogs spinoff manga by Shikiji Sorakura will launch in Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine on July 3. The manga adapts "Dazai o Hirotta Hi" (The Day I Took In Dazai), a novel bonus for the 2022 live-action film Bungo Stray Dogs the Movie: Beast.