Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 2

文豪ストレイドッグス [Bungō Stray Dogs] (Comic) #2

by Kafka Asagiri, Sango Harukawa (Artist)

Regaining consciousness after nearly losing his life to Akutagawa, Atsushi is paralyzed by the thought of bringing more death and destruction down on the heads of his companions at the Armed Detective Agency and vows to run away. But before he can make good on his resolution, the Mafia sends Ryuurou Hirotsu of the merciless Black Lizard squad to storm their offices! Between the bomb-tossing Motojirou Kajii and the demure, kimono-wearing Kyouka Izumi, will the Mafia's literary giants close the book on Atsushi and the Armed Detective Agency for good?!

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Mystery, Seinen, Comics, Graphic Novels, Supernatural

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 2, 2013

About the author

See 朝霧カフカ (Asagiri Kafka).
Japanese scenario writer and novelist.

Reviews

[☆ Franzi ☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

those little weirdos are growing on me ❤

[ada ✮ · Rating 4 out of 5]

they need to chill it’s only the second volume dawg leave my boy atsushi alone

[richa ⋆.˚★ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top tier insult: Useless Sack of white bangades 😌

Got to learn a lot of known Japanese authors, Dazai and the entire agency is a recipe for comic.

[26/04/2023]: Ranpo being older than me gags me fr 😭

[ana ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

when bsd was about silly detectives💔

[Mir · Rating 4 out of 5]

No were-tigering occurs this time.

There is a shooting: mystery easily solved by the Super Detective who intriguingly, we are told only *thinks* he has super powers and in fact is really making deductions without knowing it himself.

The Mafia attack the Armed Detective Agency again, easily handled, to a degree which is disappointing after the set-up of how tough the bad guys are.

We meet the doctor and learn her creepy power she can heal anyone but only if they are near death, so if you are not hurt badly enough she has to injure you more, yikes and she and our gormless protagonist are on a train when it is hijacked by a bomber.

Am still jealous of the evil dude's magic coat.

[Igel :) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this volume way more than the first one. I think I will continue the series.

[valen · Rating 5 out of 5]

"It's such a tragedy! I can feel my heart breaking even now! Why couldn't she be spared at least long enough for me to die with her!?"
"...Who is this nut?"
"He's my co-worker. Even I can't solve the mystery that is his head."

[rory (jess' version) · Rating 4 out of 5]

yosano my queen

[sophia]

dazai is way too pretty in this volume

[Sima ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I WANT TO BINGE-READ THIS SO BAD. I LOVE THE CHARACTERS.

[marilynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

akiko yosano if you read this, I am free on thursday night and would like to hang out. please respond to this and then hang out with me on thursday night when I am free

2nd read: ^^^^^

[Elena Rodríguez · Rating 3 out of 5]

+3
« You bring calamity upon those around you simply by living ».

Me niego a ponerle cuatro estrellas a este manga, aún no. Este tomo sigue con la introducción del mundo y los personajes, sobre todo los secundarios que tendrán un papel importante a lo largo del manga. Me refiero tanto como los “villanos” como “héroes”.

« Death is an ensemble of countless metamorphoses…closely followed by the irreversible Death ahh ! The pinnacle of science is God and Death. Both exist in actuality, but neither can be overcome by science, which makes them all the more enthraling ».

Un aspecto a favor de este manga es que cada vez que sale un nuevo personaje y su poder ya me ven buscando en internet sobre él. Además, es super interesante porque el mangaka no solo se limita a darte el autor y su obra, sino que intenta que ese personaje refleje como fue el autor en la vida real así como su forma de ver el mundo. Eso, sinceramente es algo que me encanta, aunque sé que se me escapan muchas cosas.

« Well then, what color will your death be, my lady? »

[Violet]

Yosano is such a girl boss, she’s so underrated

[zara · Rating 4 out of 5]

2nd read
my brain screaming bcs of ranpo and then yosano and then kyouka, goodness. i really do just love everyone

1st read
i already love yosano and i will protect atsushi with my LIFE

[Nouran · Rating 5 out of 5]

“There’s no place for you in the entire world”
“You useless piece of trash; you bring only trouble and misery for those around you”
“The lives of those who cannot save anyone have no value”
At that moment an idea suddenly popped into my head.
It may be a stupid idea. But at least it won’t leave me alone.
If, by any chance.
I can let the passengers return home safe and sound.
Does that prove that it’s okay for me to live ?
*Atsushi needs a group hug you guys*

[₊˚ପ⊹ adaia 🪷 (taylor’s version) ✧ ˖ -͙˚ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5*

[M. Cadena · Rating 5 out of 5]

En efecto, es literatura 🚬

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

*Reread 1/15/20*
Yosano really is that bitch and I really wish she had a bigger part than she does. She's so badass. Also I really just don't see the appeal of Ranpo. He's annoying.

*Original Review 1/10/20*
The anime follows the manga very closely so everything is super familiar to me since I've seen the first season twice now. Every time I experience these characters I'm amazed by how well thought out this series is. I love it so much.

[SwedishGeekGirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another fun volume, the characters starts to grow on me.
Bungo stray dogs volume 2 by Kafka Asagiri get a 8.8/10 stars.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m definitely not finally catching up with a manga that’s also one of my favourite anime series, that’s been laying around the house for a good few years oops

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This definitely improves on the translation issues from the first volume - it's much less stiff overall. My only major complaint is that every time I look at Kenji, I think his straw hat is his luxuriantly curling ojou-sama hair.

[⁀➷ Heisy ˚ ༘✶ ⋆｡˚ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seguimos a Ranpo 🗣️🗣️ lo amo muchísimo, es un capo, el mejor 💋

El final te deja :00

[Reza Qalandari · Rating 4 out of 5]

انیمه‌ش دوست‌داشتنی‌تره کلاً :)))

[Elinor · Rating 4 out of 5]

je ne suis pas sûre que j'avais kiffé le premier volume plus que ça mais je sais que ça a le potentiel de me plaire DE OUF. j'ai beaucoup aimé ce tome, now wait and see

[Mila · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love them <33

[huna · Rating 4 out of 5]

*This volume covers chapter 5 until chapter 8

I'm so happy for Atsushi's growth. He's slowly trying to accept himself and his ability, and finding the reason to live despite the trauma from his past that's still haunting him. And in this volume, he met someone, an orphan with a painful past just like him. Time to save the day! Go Atsushi!! You can do it!!

Atsushi's motivation: One who cannot save anyone has no right to live.

This precious boy just want to be acknowledged that he deserves to live 🥺😭

P/s: I miss ranpo 🥺

[Faye Fite · Rating 4 out of 5]

I foresee this being a new favorite series of mine: Great characters, great art, great sense of humor, surprisingly thought-provoking scenes/monologues. And all the female characters are fully dressed! How often does that happen in manga? =D Full review can be read here: https://constantcollectible.com/2017/...

[Tobi ﾄﾋﾞ · Rating 5 out of 5]

dazai loml

[Mahdiye HajiHosseini · Rating 4 out of 5]

ستاره این جلد با اختلاف یوسانو‌ سان بود. و جایگاه دوم هم به ادوگاوا می‌رسه.
پ.ن.توی معرفی بعد چپترای دازای ساما، خیلی صریح شیپ دازای چویا رو نابود کرد.

[Ricarda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Werde die Reihe auf jeden Fall weiter verfolgen!