Bungo Stray Dogs To Get New Movie, Stage Play
Anime fans, rejoice! 2017 has just delivered yet another barrage of good news for fans. This time [...]
Anime fans, rejoice! 2017 has just delivered yet another barrage of good news for fans. This time around, Bungo Stray Dogs is the franchise getting a well-deserved pat on the back from its overseers. Today, the anime's cast reunited at a live-event at Yokohama Pacifico in Japan. And, to the delight of thousands, the actors confirmed a brand-new movie and stage play were in development for the franchise.
If you are not familiar with Bungo Stray Dogs, then you will certainly want to catch up. The series was created in 2012 when Young Ace began to serialize the manga. In April 2016, Bones adapted the popular seinen series into an anime which wrapped up last December.
As for its story, Bungo Stray Dogs is a mash-up of thrilling action and literary goodness. The franchise follows a group of young adults who all have supernatural gifts. The anime's core character use their powers for everyday deeds and eventually join an organization known as the 'Armed Detective Agency.' The story's protagonist is named Atsushi Nakajima who is able to transformed into an uncontrollable white tiger at will.
Aside from Atsushi, there are a handful of other characters. Many audiences will notice some of the characters have familiar names. Many of the anime's stars are named after famous literary figures like Agatha Christie, Osamu Dazai, Edgar Allan Poe, Doppo Kunikida, and more.
At the reveal, a promotional image for the film was shared with fans. The sepia-toned poster shows two of the franchise's leads standing amongst a pile of rubble. The dramatic image fits well with the series' overall theme, and fans have taken to the Internet to share their excitement over Bungo Stray Dogs' continuation.
【祝!】「文豪ストレイドッグス」完全新作にて劇場版制作決定です!皆様の応援があって、此処までこられました!今後とも、文豪ストレイドッグスを何卒宜しくお願い申し上げます!!これより始まる怪奇譚ーー却説。お楽しみに。 #bungosd pic.twitter.com/nffmdNvjbN
— アニメ「文豪ストレイドッグス」公式 (@bungosd_anime) February 19, 2017
【INFO】「迷ヰ犬達ノ宴 其ノ弐」開催まであと1日!イベント記念グッズご紹介ラストは『公式パンフレット』です。出演キャスト8人の撮り下ろしグラビアとインタビューは必見!アーティスト陣も主題歌の裏話を激白!?朝霧先生&春河先生のインタビューも…読み応え満点です♪ #bungosd pic.twitter.com/NKsiTbESyM
— アニメ「文豪ストレイドッグス」公式 (@bungosd_anime) February 18, 2017
The franchise is not the only anime series getting a new film or stage play this year. In 2017, Attack on Titan and Inuyasha will get live-action plays while series like Fate/Stay Night will debut new films.
[HT] Crunchyroll