A New Spin-off Manga for Bungo Stray Dogs: Focusing on Dazai's Past
The beloved Bungo Stray Dogs series is preparing to present a brand new spin-off manga to its fans. According to Anime News Network, the spin-off manga, illustrated by Shikiji Sorakura, will adapt one of the novels from the main series by Kafka Asagiri and Sango Harukawa. The new manga will begin publication on July 3, 2026.
The spin-off manga is based on the novel "Dazai o Hirotta Hi" (The Day I Picked Up Dazai). This novel focuses on the past of Osamu Dazai, one of the series' most complex and popular characters. Although details are still limited, the story is expected to cover the days before Dazai joined the Armed Detective Agency or a period where we discover an important memory that affected him. Shikiji Sorakura has previously worked on side projects such as Bungo Stray Dogs: Another Story, so it is thought that he will capture the spirit of the series well.
This announcement once again shows how rich the Bungo Stray Dogs universe is. While the main manga has been ongoing since 2012, the series continues to expand with comedy spin-offs like Bungo Stray Dogs: Wan!, films, and even stage plays. The mysterious past of Dazai's character, in particular, has always been a topic of great curiosity among fans. This spin-off manga offers a wonderful opportunity to satisfy that curiosity and delve deeper into the character.
More visuals and story details are expected before the start date of July 3. The manga will likely be published in Monthly Shōnen Gangan or a similar magazine in Japan. For international fans, options to follow via digital platforms or an English translation are not yet clear, but most past spin-off mangas were licensed quickly. This is one of the most exciting news of the year for Bungo Stray Dogs fans; mark your calendars so you don't miss this project that will bring a new breath to Dazai's story!
