# Where to Watch Bungo Stray Dogs

**Bungo Stray Dogs streams on Crunchyroll and Netflix, and it's a stylish supernatural action-mystery where detectives and criminals wield powers named after famous works of literature. It's slick, funny, and surprisingly emotional, anchored by the Armed Detective Agency and its eccentric members.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](http://www.crunchyroll.com/bungo-stray-dogs)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80132126)

Crunchyroll carries the full multi-season run and is the natural home, while Netflix is a strong alternative. Begin with the first season either way.

## Synopsis

Atsushi Nakajima is thrown out of his orphanage and, starving on a riverbank, saves a whimsical man attempting to drown himself. That man is Osamu Dazai, a member of the Armed Detective Agency — a group of gifted individuals who use supernatural abilities to take on cases the police can't. Atsushi soon learns he has a power of his own and is drawn into the agency's conflicts with the ruthless Port Mafia and other ability-users. Blending detective intrigue, flashy battles, and offbeat humor, the series names its characters and their powers after real literary greats.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Premiered:** 2016
- **Studio:** bones inc.
- **Score:** 7.7

## Watch Order

This is the first season and the entry point to the series — start here.

- [Bungou Stray Dogs 2nd Season](https://hozuna.com/anime/bungo-stray-dogs-season-2) — sequel

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## FAQ

### Where can I watch Bungo Stray Dogs?

Bungo Stray Dogs is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix.

### How many episodes is the first season of Bungo Stray Dogs?

The first season runs for 12 episodes.

### Why are the characters named after authors?

The cast is named after famous writers, and each character's supernatural ability references one of that author's works — a fun layer for literature buffs, but you don't need to catch the references to enjoy it.