Bungou Stray Dogs is not your typical detective anime. It revolves around various organizations with their own interests and influences, from the mafia, government agencies, to anti-ability user groups. Each organization has its own ways of achieving their goals, and they are not afraid to use violence. Almost all members and bosses of these organizations possess special abilities, which make them dangerous. From season 1 to the spin-offs, Bungou Stray Dogs has introduced several dangerous organizations, but among them, only a few are known to be the most powerful.
Here are the top 3 most powerful organizations in Bungou Stray Dogs anime:
1. The Guild
The Guild is a secret society of ability users from North America, led by Franchis Scott Key Fitzgerald. Their influence extends beyond North America and even reaches Japan, where they have the authority of a diplomat and can pressure the government through diplomacy. They enjoy extraterritorial rights, and even Japanese law enforcement is powerless against them. Each member has their own identity outside the organization, and many hold high positions in government and large corporations. After the war, the Guild split into two factions, with the main Guild led by Fitzgerald and the Surviving Guild Forces led by John Steinbeck, who seeks revenge against Fitzgerald.
2. Port Mafia
Port Mafia is an underground criminal organization based in Yokohama, led by Ougi Mori. They have a skillful business license that allows them to operate legally, and they are also known as the Night Wardens. Although they are evil, they sometimes cooperate with Armed Detective Agency (ADA) for peace in Yokohama. They also have many controlled companies, political and economic influence, and activities in various fields. They sell human organs, chemical weapons, and hire criminals. They supervise many suspicious operations and establish connections with organizations around the world. As a mafia organization, Port Mafia has a complex organizational structure, with Mori assisted by five executives, now only three remains after Mafia lost Osamu Dazai and Ace was killed by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Below them, there are many units such as Flags and Black Lizard. They also have a guerrilla attack unit led by Ryuunosuke Akutagawa.
3. The Special Division for Unusual Powers
The Special Division for Unusual Powers is a top-secret agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs. They are tasked with maintaining national security related to ability users by monitoring and regulating people with special abilities and organizations across Japan. They have extensive connections and networks, and their approach to addressing criminal activities related to abilities is by keeping it secret from the public. Although their general approach is not to kill evil ability users, they can do so if necessary. The Division is led by Santouka Taneda, and Ango Sakaguchi is his assistant counselor. They are part of the elite unit, and somehow they have a connection with Chuuya Nakahara, one of the executives of Port Mafia. In the Division, Chuuya is identified as Ability User Number A5158, and there is a suspicion that he has a link to the Arahabaki incident.
In conclusion, Bungou Stray Dogs is an anime that presents a unique perspective on the detective genre. It features various organizations that have their own interests, influences, and connections. Among them, The Guild, Port Mafia, and The Special Division for Unusual Powers are the most powerful organizations in the anime, and each has its own way of operating. From their complex organizational structures, unique abilities, and tactical approaches, we can see that these organizations are a force to be reckoned with in the world of Bungou Stray Dogs.
