With Bungou Stray Dogs getting a season four, the hype for this series has found new enthusiasm. This anime show provides a twist by using some of the most famous historical authors as inspiration. If you are a literature fan, you must have heard of some of these names. Using the names and some features from historical characters, Bungou Stray Dogs provides us with what we can call a mixture of shounen, detective, fantasy, and superpowers.
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Set somewhere in the present time, the show has a colorful variety of characters and cool outfits. So before we dive into our cosplay options, a quick summary of the anime is in order. Nakajima Atsushi, our main protagonist, finds himself kicked out of the orphanage under the excuse that they have “Too many mouths to feed.” Surprised, betrayed, and worried, Atsushi is on the streets with nothing to eat and no place to sleep.
In his desperation to remain alive, he decides to rob the next person he sees but ends up saving a young man who is apparently drowning in the nearby water. While initially displeased at being alive, the saved man introduces himself as Dazai Osamu. Thus begins Atsushi’s journey of joining a detective agency that handles supernatural cases. Each of the members at the agency has a special “ability” named after a book from the author that the character is inspired by.
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€495,00 incl. MwStThere is murder, suspense, mafia, and much more, but you need to see how the story unfolds for itself. What we are giving you here is a small glimpse of the characters and their personalities. The show currently has three seasons and a movie by the name Bungou Stray Dogs: Dead Apple, so there are plenty of outfit and era choices.
So without further ado, here are our picks for Bungou Stray Dogs Characters to cosplay!
Characters you can cosplay:
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Dazai Osamu
Dazai is one of the first characters Atsushi meets in the first episode. He is one of the main characters in the show and has a bizarre love for attempting suicide. This is done mostly in a comical way as Dazai himself claims that he wants to have a clean, elegant death and not a torturous one.
When it comes to his appearance, Dazai is a tall man with slightly curly dark brown hair and a handsome face. His sharp eyes rarely let anyone know what he is thinking. In his first appearance, he is shown to wear formal clothes for the agency business as he works there. Dazai wears a dress shirt with a light blue hue, a tie held by a turquoise ornamental brooch in the front of his collar, a greyish waistcoat, and beige pants. He also wears a sand brown long trench coat leaving its belt untied and hanging around his waist.
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€22,99 – €24,99 incl. MwStA peculiar but important detail of his outfit is the bandages on his body which cover everything except his face, feet, and hands. It is speculated that those bandages cover the marks of his suicide attempts. However, Dazai dislikes pain, so it is hard to imagine that those would be self-inflicted.
As a member of the port mafia, Dazai wore a white shirt with a black tie, black pants, and a long black trench coat. He also wore more bandages covering his right eye as well as his right arm. During the Yokohama fog incident that is covered in the movie, we see Dazai wearing a more formal white outfit similar to his regular clothes. His hair is styled slightly differently, and he looks more elegant.
Nakajima Atsushi
When we first see him freshly kicked out of the orphanage, he is wearing a dull blue v-necked shirt and trousers which come above his ankles. The rags were issued to him by the orphanage, where he was not treated well. After becoming a part of the detective agency, he gets an outfit change. Each agency member gifted him something to add to his new look.
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Atsushi’s uneven hairstyle and unique colored eyes make him stand out from the regular crowd. If you are going for his look, then consider the agency one for a regular protagonist vibe.
Atsushi also has one more form when he and Akutagawa use their powers together. This one is more of a Halloween look and can be a good choice for spooky events.
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Akutagawa is a member of the port mafia and is feared by his companions and foes alike. Initially, he is shown as a rather sickly person, coughing uncontrollably but maintaining composure nevertheless. During most of his appearances, he is seen wearing a long black trench coat buttoned up to the collar. He wears completely black clothes underneath except for a white dress shirt and a jabot which sticks out of his coat.
When Higuchi spotted him on his day off, he was seen wearing tinted glasses and a simple black coat on top of his casual clothes. Akutagawa has short black hair with long side bangs in the front that ends in a lighter tone. He is also extremely pale, which may be due to the fact that he is sick.
Edogawa Ranpou
Ranpou is the main “detective” in the detective agency and a highly respected individual. He is portrayed as a somewhat eccentric character at first. This was shown when Atsushi discovered that Ranpou could not even get a train ticket by himself. Nevertheless, he is famous for his deduction skills and is sought after for many tricky cases.
Ranpou wears a brown cap, pants, and an Inverness cape when in the agency. He also wears a grey blazer, a white shirt, and a striped tie. He also wears long white socks with three-quarter length pants. This outfit makes for a fun Bungou stray dogs cosplay but can also be used for any “detective” dress-up as well.
At some point in the show, while in Edgar Allan Poe’s novels, Ranpo wore a traditional Japanese outfit. He was seen wearing formal clothes at a party at the end of the season.
Mori Ougai
Mori Ougai is a very popular character in the series, inspired heavily by the historical Japanese author by the same name. In Bungou stray dogs, Mori Ougai is introduced as the head of the port mafia. He is a man in his late thirties and has an elegant, poised appearance. He has slightly long, chin-length hair styled in his signature fashion.
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If you want to cosplay as a cool villain character, he should definitely be on your list. Mori Ougai is creative, manipulative, and graceful; basically everything one can ask for in a cool villain. He also has a separate attire for his public appearances in which he makes good use of his ability, Elise to pose as a civilian.
Nakahara Chuuya
Chuuya is one of the strongest members of the port mafia. In the past, Dazai and Chuuya were partners, known together as the “Twin Dark.” Chuuya is a rather fashionable person and is sensitive about his height. He has a strong build, grey eyes, and slightly long orangish hair that covers the sides of his face.
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During the Arahabaki Arc, we see Chuuya’s younger appearance as well. Based on your favorite era, you can choose which look you are going for. Check out the cosplay section for more ideas.
Yosano Akiko
Yosano Akiko, addressed by most as, Yosano-sensei, is a member of the detective agency where she is the main healer. Yosano’s ability allows her to completely heal anyone provided that they on the brink of death. During her days in the agency, it is shown that she tends to get a bit sadistic while healing her patients. However, this is mostly done for comedy.
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€22,99 – €24,99 incl. MwStShe has chin-length purplish black hair with short bangs. She also wears a golden butterfly hair accessory. Yosano’s outfit consists of a white shirt and a knee-length black skirt with black leggings. When she was trapped in Poe’s novel along with Ranpo, she wore a lab coat and glasses, giving her a more doctor-like appearance.
Kyouka Izumi
Kyouka is a character introduced in the later part of the first season. She is initially shown to be a port mafia member. She is a young girl of average height with dark blue hair tied using white ribbons. Kyouka is almost always seen wearing a traditional red Japanese kimono, white socks, and zori. She keeps her sleeves tied back when she is working.
Despite the many dark events surrounding her life, she has an innocent-looking face and can be surprisingly wholesome in different situations. However, she is also a skilled assassin and uses a tanto much like the blade her ability uses.
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Kenji is one of the strongest ability users in the detective agency, with his ability granting him amazing brute strength. He grew up on a farm and therefore is seen wearing a straw hat, a white t-shirt, and blue overalls folded to rest above his ankles.
He has the appearance of a cheerful young boy with blonde hair and a freckly face. No matter how hard the situation gets for the agency, Kenji is always positive and optimistic.
For a casual, laidback look, this Bungou stray dogs cosplay is an excellent choice.
Higuchi Ichiyo
Last but not least, we have Higuchi. She wears a white shirt, a black coat, and black pants. Her short blonde hair is usually tied in a ponytail however, in her disguise, she wore her hair down.
Higuchi is a skilled fighter and a loyal assistant to Akutagawa. The latter finds her annoying at times but comes to accept her as his assistant eventually. When not in her working mode, Higuchi is caring, loyal, and curious.
And with this, our list of cosplay recommendations comes to an end. Were you able to find some good ideas regarding your Bungou Stray Dogs cosplay? Read on for some useful tips.
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As fellow cosplayers, we want to help you find the best deal for your money. At Cosplayhero, you can browse through a variety of costumes, cosplay ideas, accessories, wigs, and more. The Bungou stray dogs costumes are inspired by the 18th-century detectives as well as a lot of other historical characters. Some characters, like the Tanizaki siblings, also wear casual clothes as well.
For characters like Atsushi, you need to go for a slightly informal look with the right pair of lenses to complete the cosplay. Other characters like Kunikida Doppo are much more formal and wear glasses. On the other hand, Kyouka’s outfit is a contrast to the other outfits as it is Japanese-style clothing.
Finally, to get into character, you also need props and accessories. Some of the most popular Bungou Stray Dogs accessories are Kunikida’s “Ideal” journal and Dazai’s bandages. The costume is only complete once the characters get these items.