Bungo Stray Dogs Episode 2: A Certain Bomb

Manga chapter 3-4

Canon/MED

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9.8

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I was really impressed by the characters who chose justice no matter how difficult the situation became, that crazy antagonist genuinely made my heart race. I also liked how funny moments ease the tension without ruining the serious atmosphere and the problems seem complicated.

mochatea

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All right, I am officially HOOKED, and it’s only the second episode!! I genuinely loveee the comedy and humor they have in the show, and the row of characters are just so lovable and has amazing dynamic with each other! And for the record, both opening and ending songs are so good😭🫶🏻

Episode Context

Coming directly off the introductory first episode that brought Atsushi into contact with the Armed Detective Agency, 'A Certain Bomb' functions as his trial by fire, transitioning from recruitment into legitimacy. It establishes the emotional and thematic foundation for Atsushi's ongoing arc of self-acceptance that threads through the entire first season. The episode also begins defining the agency's internal dynamics and operational stakes, setting up the escalating conflicts and deeper ability reveals that dominate the episodes ahead.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateApr 14, 2016

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