Season 3 opens with a three-episode adaptation of the light novel prequel. Set seven years before the main story, it explores the chaotic "Dragon’s Head Conflict" and the first meeting between and Chūya Nakahara .
: They investigate rumors of the previous Port Mafia boss returning from the dead, eventually uncovering a plot involving the investigator Arthur Rimbaud. Bungou Stray Dogs 3rd Season
: This arc reveals how Chūya joined the Port Mafia and provides early glimpses into Dazai’s cold, manipulative brilliance. The Main Plot: The Cannibalism Arc Season 3 opens with a three-episode adaptation of
The third season of , produced by Studio Bones and directed by Takuya Igarashi, aired from April to June 2019. Spanning 12 episodes, this season masterfully balances the franchise's signature dark prequel lore with a high-stakes modern-day battle for Yokohama. The Prequel: "Dazai, Chūya, Fifteen Years Old" : This arc reveals how Chūya joined the