Bungo Stray Dogs is a story unlike any other and keeps viewers engrossed through every episode with its sense of action and mystery. It follows a young and struggling boy named Atsushi who runs into a weird man by the name of Osamu. Feeling curious about the man, Atsushi gets dragged into the world of supernatural entities and detectives. With his unique co-workers, he works towards solving difficult cases and defeating powerful enemies. Bungou Stray Dogs also enhances its entertainment value by basing all its characters on real-life authors. We will be taking a look at these characters and assisting fans in knowing more about them.
| Character Name | Age | Height | Birthday | Zodiac Sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atsushi Nakajima | 18 | 170 cm | May 5th | Taurus |
| Osamu Dazai | 22 | 181 cm | June 19th | Gemini |
| Kyouka Izumi | 14 | 148 cm | November 4th | Scorpio |
| Chuuya Nakahara | 22 | 160 cm | April 29th | Taurus |
| Ryuunosuke Akutagawa | 20 | 172 cm | March 1st | Pisces |
| Ranpo Edogawa | 26 | 168 cm | October 21st | Libra |
| Akiko Yosano | 25 | 166 cm | December 7th | Sagittarius |
| Lucy Maud Montgomery | 19 | 165 cm | November 30th | Sagittarius |
| Kenji Miyazawa | 14 | 158 cm | August 27th | Virgo |
| Doppo Kunikida | 22 | 189 cm | August 30th | Virgo |
| Ōgai Mori | 40 | 175Cm | February 17 | Aquarius |
| Yukichi Fukuzawa | 45 | 186 cm | January 10 | Capricorn |
Atsushi Nakajima (Age: 18)
As the main protagonist of Bugou Stray Dogs, a large part of the story is told from Atsushi’s view. He was born on May 5th and is 170 cm tall.
Atsushi has had a very poor upbringing which often causes him to have fears and nightmares. Due to this, he also has a high sense of empathy and cares a lot about the people around him while even putting his own body in danger to help them. With his “Beast Beneath the Moonlight” ability, Atsushi also gradually keeps getting stronger but is still held back by his low self-esteem. He is a very likable individual with strong morals which place emphasis on human life. His ordinary yet impactful character also helps in bringing out the importance of all the characters around him.
Osamu Dazai (Age: 22)
Osamu Dazai is arguably the most popular character series and has contributed monumentally to the popularity of the series. He was born on June 19th and is 181 cm tall.
From his introduction, one could easily tell that Osamu was anything but a regular person. He was eccentric and powerful while also hoping to find someone who would commit suicide with him. While he is generally easygoing, Osamu Dazai has a dark and tragic past which is the complete opposite of what one would expect from his usual comedic nature. This also adds to his having a mysterious and enigmatic side. Despite all of this, he has also come to become a caring individual, especially to the protagonist. With his intellect and willingness to do whatever it takes, he has also solved several cases while increasing his fame.
Kyouka Izumi (Age: 14)
Kyouka Izumi is one of the main female characters in the series who went from a villain to a co-worker with the protagonist. Her birthday is on November 4th and she is 148 cm tall.
Similar to Atsushi, Kyouka is a person with very low self-esteem and regard for her life. She is ruthless and can be said to be devoid of emotion. After joining our main characters, however, she changes and goes back to a teenage girl who is easily fascinated and curious. While she still possesses her strength, she doesn’t kill people as easily and also develops a strong will.
Chuuya Nakahara (Age: 22)
Chuuya Nakahara is Osamu Dazai’s former partner and is easily distinguishable by his orange hair. He was born on April 29th and is 160 cm tall.
Chuuya is a short-tempered man who is quick to get into fights. He is blunt and straight to the point but is also practical if the situation demands it. While Chuuya was partners with Osamu, the two kept clashing constantly and could not see sense in each other’s actions. Chuuya does not believe in unnecessary violence and even avoids shedding blood to the best of his abilities. Characteristic to the other characters in the series, Chuuya also had an identity crisis for a long time while wondering about his place in the world for a long time before starting to form his own beliefs and placing weight on his own life.
Ryuunosuke Akutagawa (Age: 20)
Ryuunosuke is a member of the Port Mafia and one of the most memorable antagonists of Bungou Stray Dogs. He was born on March 1st and is 172 cm tall.
With his cold and sadistic approach, Ryuunosuke is a villain who is easy to hate due to his brutal methods. He believes that strength is everything and has no issues with killing anyone if it means he can achieve his objective. He is an honest individual who dislikes incompetence from those around him and is also feared by his comrades due to his anger and violence. At the same time, he does not always have the same personality and shows compassion towards a select few individuals including his sister. Due to his multi-faceted character writing, Ryuunosuke is one of those characters who stick with audiences for a long time.
Ranpo Edogawa (Age:26)
As a member of the Armed Detective Agency, Ranpo is a man who is known as the greatest detective in the world. He was born on October 21st and is 168 cm tall.
While Ranpo Edogawa is not gifted with an ability, one could never tell since he uses his high intellectual capacity to solve a case in seconds. He is often easygoing and carefree while even showing signs of unwillingness to work. However, whenever it comes to doing his duty, Ranpo is able to flip the switch and become focused and dedicated in order to protect those close to him. A clever and dependable character is very easy to love and Ranpo is one of the best in these criteria.
Akiko Yosano (Age: 25)
Akiko Yosano is a young woman who is also the physician for our main cast of characters. She was born on December 7th and is 166 cm in height.
As the only doctor in the Agency, Akiko is a highly skilled individual who values human life. She is often composed and strong while effortlessly completing her tasks. At the same time, she also has a sadistic side which is very intimidating to those around her. She does not mind taking the lead if the situation calls for it and is a very capable individual who looks down on those who don’t value life.
Lucy Maud Montgomery (Age: 19)
Lucy Maud Montgomery was a member of an organization known as the Guild and is an explosive villain who made her presence stand out despite not having too much screen time. She was born on November 30th and her height is 165 cm.
Using her ability “Anne of Abyssal Red” she is able to cause a lot of trouble for her opponents while imprisoning them in an alternate reality. From this twisted power, one could tell that her personality is also far from normal. However, this stems from her unhappy childhood upbringing. After meeting Atsushi and being cared for by him, she gradually steps out of her shell and works towards improving herself.
Kenji Miyazawa (Age: 14)
Kenji Miyazawa is a young yet talented boy who is part of the Armed Detective Agency. He was born on August 27th and his height is 158 cm.
Kenji is a boy who can almost always be seen dawning a smile on his face. He is excited about every task and carries it out to perfection Due to his rural background, he is also quite naïve and innocent to the ways of the world but can also be perceptive in serious situations.
Doppo Kunikida (Age: 22)
The serious and diligent Doppo Kunikida is one of the first characters introduced to us. He was born on August 30th and is 189 cm tall.
Characteristic of his appearance, Doppo is a very professional and strict man who likes to be perfectly organized. He is one of the most loyal members of the Armed Detective Agency who works very hard to protect the public. While his ideals often cause him mental strife, he is also adaptive and realistic. As the complete opposite of his partner Osamu Dazai, the pair always cause hilarious situations which only makes the audience enjoy the series more.
