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Bungo Stray Dogs reading order

Updated October 2026 · 3 series and 7 novels · in release order

Short answer

Read Bungo Stray Dogs in release order: Bungo Stray Dogs.

1

in the main story: 1 series

Ongoing

chapters

9

optional extras

Optional: 2 series and 7 novels (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below. Bungo Stray Dogs, Bungo Stray Dogs: Wan! is ongoing now.

Release order

  1. 1
    Bungo Stray Dogs OngoingMain story

    Manga · 2012 · score 4.2/5

    Read onKadocomi Pixiv Comic

  2. 2
    Bungo Stray Dogs: Osamu Dazai's Entrance ExamSide story · optional, after Bungo Stray Dogs

    Light Novel · 2014 · 8 ch · score 4.0/5

  3. 3
    Bungo Stray Dogs: Osamu Dazai and The Dark EraSide story · optional, after Bungo Stray Dogs

    Light Novel · 2014 · 6 ch · score 4.2/5

  4. 4
    Bungo Stray Dogs: The Untold Origins of the Detective AgencySide story · optional, after Bungo Stray Dogs

    Light Novel · 2015 · 2 ch · score 4.0/5

  5. 5
    Bungo Stray Dogs: Wan! OngoingSide story · optional, after Bungo Stray Dogs

    Manga · 2015 · score 4.0/5

    Read onKadocomi

  6. 6
    Bungo Stray Dogs: 55 MinutesSide story · optional, after Bungo Stray Dogs

    Light Novel · 2016 · 2 ch · score 4.0/5

  7. 7
    Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead AppleSide story · optional, after Bungo Stray Dogs

    Manga · 2018 · 15 ch · score 3.9/5

  8. 8
    Bungo Stray Dogs: BEASTSide story · optional, after Bungo Stray Dogs

    Light Novel · 2019 · 4 ch · score 4.1/5

  9. 9
    Bungo Stray Dogs: Dazai, Chuuya, Age FifteenSide story · optional, after Bungo Stray Dogs

    Light Novel · 2019 · 8 ch · score 4.1/5

  10. 10
    Bungo Stray Dogs: Storm BringerSide story · optional, after Bungo Stray Dogs

    Light Novel · 2021 · 6 ch · score 4.3/5

How long is Bungo Stray Dogs?

PartSeriesChapters
Main story1 series?
Everything released3 series and 7 novels51

Where to read Bungo Stray Dogs

Bungo Stray Dogs is officially on Kadocomi (2 of 10) and Pixiv Comic (1 of 10), counting its 10 series.

Services and regions change; the release order above links each series to its official pages.

Is Bungo Stray Dogs finished?

No. Bungo Stray Dogs and Bungo Stray Dogs: Wan! are being published right now.

Do I need to read the Bungo Stray Dogs side stories?

Optional: Bungo Stray Dogs: Osamu Dazai's Entrance Exam, Bungo Stray Dogs: Osamu Dazai and The Dark Era, Bungo Stray Dogs: The Untold Origins of the Detective Agency, Bungo Stray Dogs: Wan!, Bungo Stray Dogs: 55 Minutes, Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple and 3 more.

Where can I read Bungo Stray Dogs?

Officially on Kadocomi, Pixiv Comic. Availability depends on your region; each series below lists its own services.

Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.