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| Well, now we know why the terrorists have been making their moves so quickly in these latest episodes, as well as the purpose of that Blank Book. This episode was definitely a thrilling one in terms of Atsushi fighting the good fight. I also like how much Kyouko trusted him to take care of business. Tbh, hearing the narrative from Atsushi's perspective about the terrorists' global story is disturbing. We got a cliffhanger but thankfully another cour airing in July..3 months. A pretty thrilling finale and season imo. |
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5th season PV 1 https://twitter.com/bungosd_anime/status/1641086525462163457 |
tsubasaloverMar 29, 2023 7:35 AM
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| A nice wrap up to the season, and another thrilling episode as always, with each character having a unique role to play as the conspiracy against the Agency continues into Season 5. Great to see that another cour is coming in July, not much of a wait. |
| Thats a pretty creative way of gaining instant allies though. The power to manipulate one's physical age huh truly an impressive power. Teruko's combat ability really is impressive. But the cost in their powers was quite extreme. Lucy sure had one hell of a moment there. Excellent as a planner Fyodor is against the kind of determination that the agency has he's met his match. Overall a solid end to the season that revealed that even in the darkest of despair that the spark of hope yet remains. Looking forward to the next season. |
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| really enjoyed this episode and the season overall. all the twists and turns and high adrenaline moments had me super excited the whole time. seems like we're reaching the peak of this current arc, so im really looking forward to season 5 in july. |
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| Lucy chan is the best, she didn't think twice to jump to save Atsushi, she's just great. Looks like Dazai's plan worked, that guy now believes in agency's innocence. It'll be fun to see how things go from here but for now we gotta wait till s5 for more. I'm glad s5 got announced for summer 2023. We won't have to wait long for more. |
MegamiRemApr 1, 2023 3:39 AM
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| Another stellar episode but damn, they really had me no Akutagawa for 13 episodes 😅 I feel betrayed given that I saw him at the OP lmao. But I guess I'll see him in the follow up season since he's on the cover too I have a new appreciation for Tachihara and Teruko 👍 Especially Tachihara. Quite happy to see that he finally gets the whole picture and is going to set things right after knowing the truth What a great season of BSD. I really love the character writing they gave her for Yosano and Tachihara |
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| So a weapon that is specifically designed to work against the gifted only works in the hands of the boss-class enemy. Oh and sound waves suddenly loose all their properties if the target is wounded in one ear. Good thing girl regenerated at once so she could have a proper conversation without having hearing issues. Oh and who could have guessed that noone from the main cast died, what a surprise! I wonder if author even tries to write something good. |
| NOOOO I DON'T WANT IT TO END I WANT MOOORE *hears about season 5 airing in July* YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!! I already assumed that we will need to wait a couple years for a new season, this is such a pleasant surprise! It was really cool to see Tachihara realizing that the Detective Agency is innocent because he also considers himself a part of the Port Mafia so the page didn't work on him because of a loophole! Tachihara goo! Another amazing season of Bungo Stray Dogs. 9/10 |
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| Semi-cliffhanger |
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Embient said: Could you remind me about why the page didn't have any effects on port mafia members? NOOOO I DON'T WANT IT TO END I WANT MOOORE *hears about season 5 airing in July* YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!! I already assumed that we will need to wait a couple years for a new season, this is such a pleasant surprise! It was really cool to see Tachihara realizing that the Detective Agency is innocent because he also considers himself a part of the Port Mafia so the page didn't work on him because of a loophole! Tachihara goo! Another amazing season of Bungo Stray Dogs. 9/10 |
Moi_ said: Cause the main bad guy specifically stated that any law enforcer would not believe the agency. Mafia are not law enforcers.Could you remind me about why the page didn't have any effects on port mafia members? |
| Great finale for the best season of Bungou Stray Dogs yet. 9/10, can’t give it a 10 yet because the story isn’t complete but glad to know we ain’t gotta wait long for the conclusion. Definitely the strongest plot line this franchise has had yet with the most stakes and odds stacked against the agency. Actually kinda like Tachihara a lot after this episode. Looks like he’ll be key in saving the detective agency since he’s port mafia not just law enforcement. S/O Lucy for coming in clutch as well to save Atsushi. And I finally can rest easily knowing my baby Yosano is safe and sound, very satisfying cliffhanger to leave off on it that makes sense lol |
Marinate1016Mar 29, 2023 9:00 AM
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| No way Sigma just died, I mean it is way too simple.. falling off from such a height. Though Nikola's there so of course he hasn't lol. Anyways they couldn't even get the location of page. Though not like the problems are over here itself, that one condition of every law enforcement organization seeing them as guilty was the worst could've happened to them. Hell of a finale, and season too. I can see Tachihara changing sides later down the line.. though that's for later as fifth season is already coming in few months. HYPE. |
Softhenic03Mar 29, 2023 9:36 AM
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| Poor Sigma. Born/summoned in this world without a purpose, only to be found and used by the worst person imaginable. Fyodor truly lives up to his nickname. He is the devil who comes to you with sweet promises but they always come at a price. He's done that with so many people already and Sigma was just the latest victim. Tachihara didn't go through his revenge and realized who the true masterminds behind these events are. Now he's made it his mission to clear the Agency's name. Nikolai is back and is insane as ever. He put up quite the show for everyone to think he was dead and will now be Sigma's unlikely savior. Overall, a fantastic season for the most part. Bones fumbled a bit with episode 12 and the content that ended up being cut, but I think they made up for it with episode 13. As a climactic episode its pretty good, though I still think that Season 2's climax with Fitzgerald on Moby Dick was better. Granted it's not a true climax as we still have a lot of story to cover. At least now it's been confirmed that Season 5 is not too far off, so It won't be long until we jump back into the world of BSD. |
| Another cour in July? Wow, It might catch up with the manga at this rate. Off to chapter 78 you go. |
Question below about possible plothole? |
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| this masterpiece anime should given 9/10 !!! what a truly masterpiece !! |
| Bruh, I told this the other dude a few posts before, the guy is not only from hunting dogs, but he is also from mafia and relates more with them. And as mafia isn't an investigative body - it stopped working. |
| It was a good ride. Very enjoyable show: I liked better Ranpo’s past arc. Yeah in this season there was a lack of content for good action shows: BSD 4, Trigun,,,, Summer will be very fun with BSD 5, Bleach and JJK 2 |
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| Well at least the Port Mafia ppl are alive. And more important, Yosano didn't got killed by blame shift. I respect the production calling season 5, season 5, when most animes these days call season X part 2. And is great that I need to hold the info in my mind just for 3 months. |
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| Man the 2nd half of the season really picked up steam, the thrills, twists, and turns made for some great entertainment. The arc isn't over yet so I'm happy we already got confirmation of S5. Looking forward to more BSD in the summer! Another banger season in the books. |
thebrentinator24Mar 29, 2023 1:27 PM
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. |
| what an unfortunate way to end the season; on a cliffhanger mid-arc. not a good look. |
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| last episode full of intensity and a lot of surprises!!! age or rejuvenate a body, piece of power! Well, I am wating for the next season!!! kekeke 8/10 for this season |
he's part of Porto Mafia as they are not law enforcers. |
| 50th episode of the series and the conclusion to the fourth season, this was always going to be a big episode and it certainly delivered! In particular, the scene where Dazai-san was giving Fyodor a piece of advice regarding unexpected mishaps in a "perfect" plan and Tachihara's doubts blossomed with the accompanying ost was amazing! It's a pity that the Agency weren't able to get a hold of Sigma and the situation seems to be getting worse with the Hunting Dogs witnessing Atsushi trying to rescue him. Now, the world against them? Yikes, that'll take the chasing after them game to a whole new level. A saving grace is that Port Mafia seems to be convinced that the Agency is not guilty, and the PV for the upcoming season in July shows some prominent characters from there, so it'll be interesting to see how it goes. Lucy really saved the day for Atsushi though, don't see how he could've survived that. Great courage from her to leap off like that and I fear that Fyodor's puppet has got more to offer. Hopefully, my fears are off the mark and she'll be safe and sound until this situation gets resolved. Respect to Teruko-san for going as far as to destroying her eardrums for the sake of repelling evil from her POV. A glimpse into the state of the Hunting Dogs, I didn't see the whole experimentation side of things to come into play... As for the season in general, it's been a journey full of twists! The genius brains of Fyodor and Dazai-san in full display and throw the Hunting Dogs into the mix, how can that not possibly be entertaining? On a serious note though, it's nice to see that there's a lot of focus on characters that we didn't much of before, like Yosano-san and Ranpo-san for example. They were more or less the most mysterious and convenient characters until this season and we've finally gotten to more about their backgrounds. I'm looking forward to more revelations and seeing what actions they'll take in the climax of this arc to come. Kunikida-san seems to be in a bit of pinch but it would be lovely to see him back in action soon too. Solid 8/10 from here! |
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ola_sm said: It would be a much bigger plothole as only one ear was shown bleeding. Also sound waves don't really need ears to have effect on target - if you have ever lived with noisy neighbours you know that vibrations travel pretty good even in solid walls. I would say it is not even a plothole but simply bad writing.Question: How did Teruko not go deaf? She damaged her ears but still managed to reply to Sigma and called Tachihara later too... Plothole? |
| Tachihara becoming an unforeseen anomaly in this story Fyodor created is nice. What will happen if Tachikawa starts working with the Detective Agency though. Will they dispose of him? Then again the Hunting Dogs didn't have anything to say about him not killing Yosano. Glad that Lucy came in clutch and the mad lad Nikolai is still alive. Looking forward to what will happen in the next season. |
hai_X_isMar 29, 2023 3:36 PM
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| Thank you!! That small nuance went over my head. Appreciate it! |
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| I didn't expect Tachihara to become this vital to the story. Dude was basically always in the background before this season. A cool yet predictable twist that he broke free from the magical spell :v Also good that Sigma seems to have survived. It would have been a huge waste if he just died. |
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They did the meme.  |
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| sigma named himself sigma, what a sigma. a cliffhanger but now onto the next season which has already been announced for this year, insane. |
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Moi_ said: Embient said: Could you remind me about why the page didn't have any effects on port mafia members? NOOOO I DON'T WANT IT TO END I WANT MOOORE *hears about season 5 airing in July* YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!! I already assumed that we will need to wait a couple years for a new season, this is such a pleasant surprise! It was really cool to see Tachihara realizing that the Detective Agency is innocent because he also considers himself a part of the Port Mafia so the page didn't work on him because of a loophole! Tachihara goo! Another amazing season of Bungo Stray Dogs. 9/10 Additional line in the page specifically said, that only Bloodhounds will be affected by this Ultimate Confirmation Bias. But since Tachihara also forged a bond with Port Mafia, it weakened his bond with Bloodhounds and conviction to their cause, so he is more Port Mafia member than a Bloodhound. That's why that Ultimate Confirmation Bias has weaker affect on him. I can assume, that in the future due to character development, he will completely abandon Blood Hounds and become Port Mafia member full time, which will actually allow him to prove ADA's innocence. |
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| Glad some people explained the page not working, that small detail went right over my head. Still feels a little contrived, but it's better than nothing. Another fun season, 8/10. |
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