“Master swordsman Fukuzawa teams with genius Ranpo to found supernatural Armed Detective Agency solving impossible cases.”
Bungo Stray Dogs 4
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Synopsis
Master swordsman Fukuzawa teams with genius Ranpo to found supernatural Armed Detective Agency solving impossible cases.
Yukichi Fukuzawa, a master swordsman seeking a new path beyond his military past, attempts to establish himself as an independent bodyguard-for-hire. His solitary venture takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Ranpo Edogawa, a brilliant but eccentric young man with an extraordinary gift for solving mysteries. Their fateful meeting occurs during a peculiar murder investigation, which ultimately leads to the birth of the Armed Detective Agency—a unique organization that brings together individuals with exceptional talents to tackle cases beyond the reach of conventional law enforcement. As the agency takes on increasingly complex cases, Ranpo's unmatched deductive skills are put to the test when they confront adversaries wielding dangerous supernatural abilities. The team must navigate a shadowy world where gifted individuals use their powers for both justice and crime, all while establishing their reputation in a society that views them with suspicion and fear. This marks the beginning of the Armed Detective Agency's journey as they forge their identity, build their team, and take their first steps into a world where intellect and supernatural abilities collide in unexpected ways.
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Derived from 20 sampled reviews
What 20 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.99 · split reception
6.4 pts
Recommenders 8.4 · others 2.0
↓ 0.20
Running avg · Mar 2023 → Jan 2026
- 9 “It was a great watch and kept me hooked from the start till the end . Starting from the first episode, it show us the past of the two founding members of the Armed Detective agency. Lots of new...”
- 8 “This is the season BSD takes a big leap forward and starts getting juicy. Things start getting more serious and there is more of a central plot than the previous seasons. U also get some good...”
- 8 “The fourth season of Bungo Stray Dogs delves into the first part of an increasingly large-scale conflict that utilizes all the narrative developments previously established. We are finally given an...”
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- Format 13 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 59m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2023 – Mar 2023 Winter 2023
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-21382 catalog
Produced by
- WOWOW Producer
- Lantis Producer
- Movic Producer
- Glovision Producer
- Crunchyroll Producer
- Kadokawa Producer
- Sony Music Solutions Producer
- Bandai Namco Music Live Producer