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Apr 14, 2018 2:11 AM
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It's been a while since I watched BSD and having it put on-hold for the first few episodes of 2nd season but currently am trying to catch up since the movie of BSD is gonna come out at the country I'm currently living. And after watching the first arc story about Dazai's past I gotta say I have no idea why I put on hold on this anime. The story line, the animation, the way they could cut out the op and ed song or insert them in between because they prioritize the flow of the episode story is just God damn amazing. It was done superbly well and I just loveee the whole feel on how each episodes are presented. It doesn't feel like a tv anime but rather almost a movie like vibe.

Since I'm on eps 5 right now and it's the end of the arc about Dazai's past I gotta say it was really sad. I guess it has to start somewhere for Dazai to leave Mafia Port and end up the agency he is now. But to lose 2 friends (or 1?) for him to get where he is now is definitely sad (for me). Since it's impossible to meet Sakunosuke anymore I'm kinda wondering if there's any chance for Dazai to meet Ango again.

I can't wait to watch the next episode of how the new arc will unfold as well as the movie >w<
Oct 17, 2018 10:11 PM

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This was a fantastic arc. The fight was really well done!

RIP Odasaku ;_;
Oct 21, 2018 8:56 AM
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Odasaku died, but it was a new start!!! I liked this arc!!!
Nov 14, 2018 12:19 AM

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Dec 26, 2018 6:46 PM

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wow rip odasaku, i actually liked him.
weird to think about how comedic the first season one and it becomes more and more serious as time goes on, death involved.
Dec 31, 2018 2:01 AM
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Gun to gun fight very awesome but feel bad for odasaku. He do it for revenge and also for dazai. He really care about dazai until he say "there only one my friend on this world. He bored to life and always wating for dead." Even Ango is one of his friend but he just mention dazai name. but he not want say dazai same as Gide because he know dazai can change his life(dazai) without violent and blood war. Unlike Gide want die with violent and blood war.
Jan 29, 2019 6:51 AM

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We know why Dazai has left the Port Mafia. RIP Odasaku.

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Feb 8, 2019 3:39 AM
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shine-gette said:
See you later space cowboy ;(

Respect here.

80 minutes rough, this arc was, and these have to be the most efficient I have ever seen 80's to pull out a stunt like this. WOW

What a follow up to last episode, S1 was enjoyable, but I m glad this is soo much on a next level.
Oda is such a likeable character, the way he lived his life, I m sad for the kids that had to die like that, for Oda and also for Danzai, that was really amazing storytelling, sure some minor hipcutts, but even the villain had something points going for him, and the Mafia Boss was behind this all... T_T
RIP a great character, and I m very much more looking forward to how Danzai will live is life with such experiences being the core of what he has become.

Probably the best first arc I have seen in any anime, and what a fantastic jump in quality from S1.
Bravo.

Sayonara, Sakunosuke Oda.

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Feb 13, 2019 5:14 AM
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Saudações Tupiniquim, esse episódio foi sensacional, para mim a melhor luta que já presenciei em um anime. Não se trata de poder, mas sim de sentimentos envolvidos, trilha sonora, imagem, som e roteiro. TUDO maravilhoso!

SAD ODA
Mar 29, 2019 1:59 PM

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Ogai had a meeting with Ango and Chief Taneda, they agreed the Port Mafia is gonna forget about Ango and also is gonna defeat Mimic, in exchange of a comercial permit. Oda went to confront Mimic, he had a small encounter with Ranpo. Dazai went to talk with Ogai, it's revealed that Ogai let Mimic enter to put the government in a difficult situation and get the comercial permit, also sacrificing Oda to get it, Dazai left. Oda assaulted the hideaway and had a one to one fight with Gide, both died, Dazai arrived when Oda was in the ground and told him that if he wants to understand humanity's instincts he could be either side, so better be in the good one. Dazai looked for Chief Taneda to get a recommendation to help and enter to the Armed Detective Agency.

So, that's why Dazai is not with Port Mafia any more and he works with the detectives. Poetic dead to Oda and symbolic to Dazai, so much, that he changed sides. Port Mafia Boss is shit men, he sold Oda's life for a permission. Ango is free again, don't know what happened to him, I don't remember Ogai appearing that much in the first season, he's a completely motherfucker, could be a good villain.
Jul 4, 2019 4:12 AM
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Damn that was a great arc, the order of things in the anime is a little different to the manga but honestly I like it more this way.
Jul 15, 2019 8:55 PM

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Man, this mafia backstory was top tier. I couldn't have asked for a better way to kick off the second season.
Oct 7, 2019 8:13 AM

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Okay, I wasn't gonna make an episode comment until the last episode but I gotta just say this.


It was touching. Someone like Dazai who isn't really a good or bad guy ends up quitting the mafia and joining a more wholesome group because of his friend died. It's good. So far this season is better than the previous.
Oct 28, 2019 1:02 AM

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Rewatching this for S3.... what a compelling arc this was. No doubt my favourite of the first two seasons.

Oda Sakunosuke is such a great character, it’s a shame he couldn’t be in more episodes. Some really great character development for Dazai.... he joined Port Mafia to find a reason to live, and then joined the Armed agency to protect lives.

I really liked Oda’s line “If both sides are the same for you, become someone good... save the weak, and protect the orphans.” We see how Dazai lives by this code now, and we get some reasoning to why he helps Atsushi (an orphan).

Great episode ! Well done
Mar 9, 2020 7:56 PM
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You pretty much knew Oda was going to be the one dead, but man, he as such a great character. All he wanted was to be a free man and write a book in peace. Somehow, these four episodes completely topped the entirety of the last season.


Floating Around...

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Mar 13, 2020 4:35 AM

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Why Odasaku's voice actor has to take on the guy who is always suffering and it really fits him for that but still that voice is to good...
can't remember
the others... RIP Oda.
May 24, 2020 12:47 PM

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This arc was completely on ANOTHER LEVEL!. Now i understand why dazai left the port mafia and choose to be part on the good side. Odasaku was really an interesting character with his smooth personality. He helped Dazai a lot and he was his only friend :( I really enjoyed (and got emotional) to watch this backstory.

I hope someday Dazai can fill that lonely hole he has. Even its impossible...
Jul 3, 2020 2:04 PM

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These first four episodes of this second season were very good. I really liked Oda and his relationship with Dazai.
Nov 2, 2020 2:38 AM
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best episode so far
Dec 11, 2020 1:11 PM
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I feel like this was saying, "You thought it was bad? Well, it's about to get one hell of a lot worse, my friend!"
Jan 7, 2021 1:02 AM
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Fuckin beautiful man. Came into this second season thinking oh nice so we get a little backstory of dazai in his port mafia days, guess it’ll be good but I hope we get back up to speed again.

Now I feel like my souls been ripped out of my body. Wasn’t expecting this not to pull any punches; this was a heavy hitter bro


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Jan 28, 2021 1:44 PM
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Even tho I knew I was wishing for Ango to be the dead one. Odasakus death hit me bad
Feb 28, 2021 1:41 PM

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Clearly the best episode of the show so far. Unlike usually I have zero complaints; the episode was nearly flawless. High drama at its finest, complete with the sad and tragic death of probably my most favorite character so far (Sakunosuke), superbly voiced by the great Junichi Suwabe.

We also got a very good explanation of why Dazai left the Port Mafia. It was due to the dying wish/request of his best and then only friend! So the prequel / neo-noir phase of the show ends and we will get back to right after the first season ended, i.e. the confrontation with the Guild.

edit : Now that I think about it Dazai would have probably left the Port Mafia anyway due to the Mafia's boss using Sakunosuke to get that permit; it's just not clear what he would have done after leaving had his friend not asked him to start helping people; perhaps he would have joined a competing criminal organization.
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Mar 11, 2021 9:04 PM
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damn, one of the best backstories.. and never had heard of it, pretty underrated imo

and that last duel was so fucking good, nice shit
Apr 12, 2021 7:50 AM
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I really enjoyed seeing the backstory of Dazai and I appreciate his character a lot more
Apr 21, 2021 10:14 AM
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This story arc was by far the best of the series. I’m not certain I want to go back to the present, especially if it continues the awkwardly placed and cringeworthy comedy.
May 21, 2021 4:34 PM

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Another amazing episode. And with this, Oda is dead. I loved him a lot, I find it nice how they showed us this story before continuing with the guild arc. I just can't describe how great this episode was, EVERYTHING in it so I'll just leave it like that. I'll miss these people a lot.
Come on man,where is that Noragami season 3 masterpiece.We want it, Bones!

May 26, 2021 12:25 AM

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10/10 alone for this arc. The story & direction were amazing. Saw his death coming with all those deathflags but it was still such a tragic loss. RIP Oda Sakunosuke, such a great character; and the man who changed Dazai. Suwabe Junichi is a GOD.







but i’ll probably remember over and over again
you were there and everyone else was there
— the day we all searched for just one thing

May 29, 2021 5:29 PM
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I’m shocked no one figured out this arc heavily borrowed from Rurouni Kenshin episodes 6-7 in the anime version.

Kenshin battles Kurogasa Arawaru, a relic from the war who wishes more than anything to die in battle while assasinating corrupt government officials in the beginning of the Meiji era. Meanwhile Kenshin is struggling to stick to his vow of never killing again as repentance for being an assassin during the war. until Kaoru is abducted and he goes aggro.

All the main parts are the same.

Rurouni Kenshin was released in the mid 90’s.
Jul 3, 2021 8:34 AM
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That was such a meaningful episode.. Crying ugly over Odasaku :'(
Jul 9, 2021 2:52 AM

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Wow. Just wow. What an absolutely brilliant arc and origin story for the enigmatic and ex-mobster Dazai.

I'm not sure if the rest of the season will be able to live upto this.

Edit-Also the mob boss proves himself to be as despicable as his title implies.
Jul 20, 2021 4:41 AM

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That fight was amazing, sadly Odasaku died, he was the great charachter and a great friend to Dazai. Now the story will continue where it stopped at the 1st season?
Sorry for my english xD!

RIP Kentaro Miura :(
RIP Akira Toriyama :(

Sep 7, 2021 5:55 AM

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One of the best episodes I have ever seen and defenitely the best episode of the series till now. Oda became one of my favourite characters ever made, he will bw missed....
This arc was the perfect start for s2.
Oct 7, 2021 1:23 AM
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Best gun fight ever.
Oct 23, 2021 9:33 PM
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Another great episode overall

Dec 3, 2021 10:43 AM

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Whoa! Basically the first four episodes are kind of prequel. And now the actual story continues.

Well I didn't have any idea about that. I felt this season provides us a different storyline and had no relation with season 1.

But now, this episode gave a full circle and these four episodes helped us know more about the characters who were less explored in Season 1 and gave us a good passage to continue from where previous season had ended.

That's an interesting and good take. Compared to First Season, this season looks more rugged and beautiful.

Looking further eagerly.

RIP ODAKU. Sad to say goodbye to you. You won my heart as a great character.

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Dec 13, 2021 10:03 PM
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Honestly, this has to be one of my favorite arcs ever. What makes it so unique is the use of both music and setting. I can't even begin to talk about how beautiful the backgrounds were.

I'm definitely here for Dazai's 'Dark era' lol.

I can't wait to return to the main arc, but also can't help but feel sad that I won't see the trio anymore. </3
Jul 19, 2022 10:52 PM
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Oh my gosh, that ep was soo good. That ending thoo

I'm sad Dazai's backstory is ending, but it all makes sense now. The sequence with his bandage coming off his face was so powerful and well done. They couldn't have done it any better :)

Aug 6, 2022 7:27 PM
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the first four episodes of this season were amazing and I'm scared to get back to the main arc cause I just don't know if it can beat it </3
Sep 1, 2022 7:17 AM
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even if the sadness and the end of oda was sad, this episode is my fav
Sep 14, 2022 2:14 AM
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RIP Odasaku, at least his final scene was beautiful though it was heartbreaking, now it makes sense for Dazai quitting the mafia and joining the agency
Oct 20, 2022 4:15 AM

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Didn't expect the arc to get wrap up this early. Overall, it looked decent (worse than last episode), gun fighting in free space aren't necessarily my thing so not a huge fan of the climax.
Oct 30, 2022 12:26 PM

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The gunfight and dialogue between Oda and Gide was pretty damn corny and sort of a dent of a pretty good but not amazing action scene. Rest of the episode was good though, and gave Dazai the motive to change himself to save others after respecting Oda's wishes, and leave Port Mafia for good. Oda's character is one of the best ones in this series full of mediocre characters for the most part, in a really limited runtime too. Current version of Dazai would still be really annoying to watch for me but it was good to see more of his serious roots through this arc to develop and flesh out his character at least. The connection to Oda wanting Dazai to save orphans and help them out ties well with how Dazai saved Atsushi in the first episode and gave him a place where he can belong to and help others in tandem.
Nov 2, 2022 12:26 AM
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purrfect, no comment
Dec 4, 2022 5:14 AM

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An amazing episode the gun fight was really good this whole backstory was amazing
Dec 5, 2022 5:05 AM
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Banger, we got to see a lot of past and why Dazai left the port mafia, we still have a lot more to learn about Dazai seems like he have already lost a lot of people. The story resumes...
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Oda should have thought farther ahead and figured they wouldn't just leave him alone. It's a shame he gave them what they wanted in the end. He truly deserved better.

That was one of the most emotional anime deaths I've seen. It was so well done and tender.
Dazai never trolled Odasaku like he does Chuuya or Kunikida. He never exerted power over him, he always just earnestly admired him and his moral convictions. He was something Dazai wasn't, and I get the sense there's few people Dazai respect.
This makes Dazai scarier than I thought. He didn't leave the mafia because he wanted to be a better person. He didn't take Atsushi under his wing because he felt compassion, he did it for Odasaku. The annoying Dazai we know now is still morally neutral and empty inside.
Dec 27, 2022 8:47 AM

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A good episode but they could have tried harder to make it more believable. The mafia just like let him go ?? like that??
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Jan 13, 2023 12:41 PM
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Incredibly moving story
Jan 18, 2023 7:06 AM
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If you think about it, this all happened simply because the Port Mafia wanted a license to be evil :(

RIP ODA.
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