10 Strongest Characters In Bungo Stray Dogs

Bungo Stray Dogs features a vast cast of characters, constantly expanding with each season. Yokohama is home to formidable warriors and ability users, including swift assassins from the Port Mafia and cunning detectives from the Armed Detective Agency. However, power alone is not the sole determinant of strength in this action-packed anime.

The inclusion of The Guild and the Hunting Dogs adds strategic elements to the narrative. Thus, a character's wit and sharpness become crucial factors in their success or failure. Bungo Stray Dogs' captivating story relies on both strategic plays and unique abilities to shape its compelling characters.

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10/10 Howard Phillips Lovecraft

Lovecraft, a member of The Guild, isn't bothered by much except for being the center of attention. His ability, Great Old One, can't be nullified and makes him a tough opponent. He has one weakness, though, but it doesn't kill him.

Although Lovecraft isn't the main villain, he gives Chuya and Dazai a hard time, requiring them to team up. If he had a bigger role, he might have ranked higher among the strongest characters in Bungo Stray Dogs.

9/10 Osamu Dazai

He is a clever character in Bungo Stray Dogs, with a special power called "No Longer Human", that cancels out others' powers when he touches them. But what makes Dazai really interesting is that he doesn't just rely on his powers.

He's smart and can predict what others will do. He's good at manipulating people, which even made the boss of the Port Mafia worried. Dazai also outsmarted Fyodor, a formidable opponent. Dazai's ability to outthink and control others adds depth to his character and makes him a captivating part of the series.

8/10 Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald

Guild leader Fitzgerald has an ability called "The Great Fitzgerald" that relies on money. The more money he spends, the stronger and faster he becomes. However, if he spends all his money without thinking, he becomes weak and broke.

Luckily, even a small amount of money, like fifty cents, is enough for him to regain his power. After the war, he showed that he could easily send someone flying with just that small amount of money.

7/10 Doppo Kunikida

Doppo's ability, "The Matchless Poet," allows him to create anything by writing it in his diary. However, there's a catch – he can only make objects the size of his diary. Sadly, that means no rocket launchers for him.

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But despite this limitation, Kunikida is an impressive fighter who knows how to make the most of his ability. He's also skilled in martial arts. While his personality can be a bit annoying, overall, he's a good-hearted person. Kunikida stands out as a strong character, despite his quirky drawback.

6/10 Kyoka Izumi

Kyoka Izumi possesses the same power as Kouyou Ozaki, known as "Demon Snow." However, Kyoka struggles with controlling this ability. The Demon Snow, which originally belonged to her mother, responds only to the voice emanating from Kyoka's phone.

Sadly, her mother transferred the power to the phone unintentionally, rather than to Kyoka herself, just before the Port Mafia sought to end her life. Kyoka is typically introverted and reserved, often choosing silence over speaking out. She shares a close bond with Atsushi, forming a special connection within the series.

5/10 Akiko Yosano

Akiko, a member of the Armed Detective Agency in Bungo Stray Dogs, possesses a remarkable ability called "Thou Shalt Not Die." This power enables her to heal life-threatening wounds, making her one of the strongest characters in the series.

However, a downside is that she must sometimes physically separate the injured person to fully restore them. During the healing process, enchanting butterflies emerge, gently landing on the wounded individual and aiding in their recovery.

4/10 Ryunosuke Akutagawa

He is Atsushi's rival in the Port Mafia, idolizing Dazai. Runosuke's ability, "Rashamon," is a dark energy capable of cutting through anything, even the air. He joined the Port Mafia to protect himself and his sister, seeking revenge for his siblings' deaths.

Akutagawa's character is based on a famous author by the same name who suffered from schizophrenia and a fear of the future, ultimately leading to his tragic suicide at a young age.

3/10 Tatsuhiko Shibusawa

Shibusawa made a strong comeback with his unique ability called Dreconia, which allows him to take the power of other people and use them. His unique abilities have allowed Tatsuhiko to survive countless battles.

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However, Shibusawa's weakness lies in being easily controlled by others and not having much physical strength of his own (except when he borrowed powers from others). Despite his powerful ability, he is vulnerable to manipulation due to his reliance on others.

2/10 Chuya Nakahara

He is arguably the strongest character in Bungou Stray Dogs. Chuya's abilities, "Upon the Tainted Sorrow" and "Corruption," allows him to manipulate gravity, creating black holes and performing incredible feats. Despite his immense power, Chuuya struggles to fully control it, limiting the use of his powers.

He has a complex relationship with Dazai, alternating between being cool and acting crazy. Inspired by poet Chuuya Nakahara, he currently serves as one of the Executives in the Port Mafia.

1/10 Fyodor Dostoevsky

When it comes to wits, he is as clever and cunning as Dazai. His ability supposedly kills people by mere touch, but we haven't seen its full power yet. His power seems similar to Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, which allows him to take lives with just a breath.

With his cryptic and manipulative nature, Fyodor embodies psychopathic and sociopathic traits. He orchestrates conflicts and ruthlessly uses innocent lives as tools. His self-proclaimed divine mission contradicts his malevolent actions, earning him the nickname "Demon" among those who see through his facade.

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