Bungo Stray Dogs (2016)
Bungo Stray Dogs is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Bungo Stray Dogs ranked near the top of that week's Japanese series crop. It holds an 8.3/10 on TMDB from 448 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation with action & adventure threaded through.
- Why
- It rates 8.3/10 on 448 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
Stalked by a beastly white tiger, Atsushi Nakajima has no idea that the menace lives inside him—a power that catches the attention of the Armed Detective Agency. Using inhuman abilities to combat crime, this team takes Atsushi under the wing of their most eccentric member, Dazai. Together, they tear through mafia-muddled mysteries while enemies keep an eye on the tiger’s lofty bounty.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Action & Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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