Bungou Stray Dogs: The Discovery of Strong and Weak Abilities
Bungou Stray Dogs is seemingly a shounen anime series with a darker tone, but the truth is that it holds a heavier load for its viewers. This series follows characters that are named after and possess abilities from famous writers and their works. Viewers of this anime have met the characters and their abilities as members of Armed Detective Agency, Port Mafia, and The Guild. However, readers of the manga have been introduced to the numerous characters and their achievements. These characters with special abilities that are featured in Bungou Stray Dogs are distinguished by their strengths and weaknesses. Here is a list of the strongest and weakest abilities and their owners in both the Bungou Stray Dog anime and manga rendition.
19. Undefeated by the Rain – Kenji Miyazawa
Gaining its name from a poem, the power of Undefeated by the Rain makes Kenji capable of lifting heavy objects with ease. He has superhuman strength that enables him to rip train tracks with his bare hands or throw tanks off the streets. This ability also gives him extra durability, as he survived a cow kicking his head in the past. However, Kenji’s power loses its efficiency once he becomes full after eating.
18. The Great Fitzgerald – Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald
An ability that only the wealthy can use effectively, The Great Fitzgerald makes the character stronger with excessive spending. This power is useless for those who are financially unstable. Fitzgerald becomes stronger with each penny spent, making him the only character in the series with this ability.
17. The Matchless Poet – Doppo Kunikida
Doppo Kunikida lives by the ideas he writes in his notebook. This works well for him because of his ability, Lone Poet, that grants him the power to create objects from anything he writes. His ability also allows him to create devices that support his teammates in the Armed Detective Agency. Nevertheless, his capabilities are more advantageous when used to support others than to face opponents directly.
16. Discourse On Decadence – Ango Sakaguchi
Discourse on Decadence provides Ango the ability to read memories left on various objects such as money, weapons, or even dead bodies. This allows him to extract information as a government spy and from Port Mafia’s enemies. One downside of this ability is that overusing it can cause Ango to experience extreme mental fatigue and even physical symptoms.
15. All Men Are Equal – Yukichi Fukuzawa
All Men Are Equal is a supporting ability that belongs to the leader of the Armed Detective Agency, Yukichi Fukuzawa. As the name suggests, it renders him the capability to suppress the abilities of his subordinates in the agency. However, this ability only works on those who have proven their worth, resulting in uselessness to ordinary individuals. Fukuzawa also possesses exceptional swordsmanship and martial arts skills, making him a force to reckon with even without his ability. All potential members of the agency must undergo an exam to test their strength due to the nature of Fukuzawa’s power.
14. The Overcoat – Nikolai Gogol
The Overcoat belongs to one of the main antagonists of Bungou Stray Dogs season 4, Nikolai Gogol. But readers of the manga are already familiar with his ability. The Overcoat serves as a portal that Nikolai uses to move whatever he desires. His power is useful, especially for criminal activities such as theft, kidnap, eavesdropping, or moving explosives during battles. The Overcoat is Nikolai’s coat that acts as an entrance to a pocket dimension thirty meters deep. He has moved Atsushi’s leg, a revolver, a telephone pole, Fyodor, Sigma, and even Dazai himself through his coat.
13. Thou Shalt Not Die – Akiko Yosano
Also known as Immortality, Thou Shalt Not Die is an ability owned by Akiko Yosano that lets her heal any patient, removing their injuries or illnesses as long as they stand near her. However, it only functions on the living, and she cannot resurrect the dead or heal herself. Also, her patient must be conscious and near her for the ability to work.
In conclusion, these are the strongest and weakest abilities you’ll find in Bungou Stray Dogs anime and manga. Each character’s abilities are not only intriguing but also contributes to the character’s overall development.
