The February 2025 issue of Kadokawa’s Monthly Shōnen Ace has officially announced a manga adaptation of Bungo Stray Dogs: Storm Bringer, the eighth light novel in the celebrated series by Kafka Asagiri and Sango Harukawa. Slated to launch in the magazine’s next issue on January 24, this adaptation will be spearheaded by Shiwasu Hoshikawa, a name already familiar to fans of the franchise.
Known for their stellar work on Bungo Stray Dogs: Dazai, Chuuya, Age Fifteen, Hoshikawa promises to bring a fresh yet faithful take to this gripping installment.
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The Legacy of Shiwasu Hoshikawa in the Bungō Stray Dogs Universe
Set in the aftermath of the “Arahabaki Incident” and one year after Chuuya Nakahara’s induction into the Port Mafia, Storm Bringer delves into complex relationships and high-stakes intrigue. When a European detective named Adam arrives to protect Chuuya from the lethal Paul Verlaine—an assassin claiming to be Chuuya’s brother—the stage is set for an explosive story filled with tension, revelations, and fierce battles. There’s a reason Storm Bringer is called one of the best Bungo Stray Dogs light novels.
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Expanding the Bungō Stray Dogs Multiverse
Since its debut in Kadokawa’s Young Ace magazine in 2012, Bungō Stray Dogs has grown into a multimedia phenomenon. Alongside the original manga and light novels, the series boasts multiple anime seasons, a feature film, and several spinoffs. Fans worldwide have embraced its unique blend of literary references, intricate storytelling, and unforgettable characters.
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Source: AnimeNewsNetwork
Bungo Stray Dogs
- Release Date
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April 7, 2016
- Cast
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Max Mittelman
, Kaiji Tang
, Patrick Seitz
, Vic Mognogna
, Spike Spencer
, Lucien Dodge
, Erica Lindbeck
, Jamieson Price
, Cherami Leigh - Seasons
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1
- Writers
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Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
- Franchise(s)
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Bungo Stray Dogs
- Directors
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Satonobu Kikuchi
- Creator(s)
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Kafka Asagiri