A review by starry_sim
Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 2 (Light Novel): Osamu Dazai and the Dark Era by Kafka Asagiri, Sango Harukawa

dark emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

"I always lose the things I don't want to lose the most. That's why I don't feel anything anymore. The moment you get your hands on something worth going after, you lose it. That's just how things are. There is nothing worth pursuing at the cost of prolonging a life of suffering."

Man, if you want to feel depressed and have your life ruined I recommend this. 10/10. The Buraiha Trio inhabit this little space etched into my heart in the shape of the Lupin bar lol. But this did give me more of an insight into Dazai and I now really love Mr Ango Sakaguchi. And don't even get me started on Oda. Like don't. Scarred me when I first watched it and the wound definitely reopened upon reading. Idk it was really good, Asagiri did an amazing job.