Announcement of the Second Season of Anime “Bungo Stray Dogs Wan!” in 2026

In exciting news for comedy anime fans, the production of the second season of the anime “Bungo Stray Dogs Wan!” has been officially announced, scheduled to air in 2026. This announcement came with a short teaser video showing the anime characters in their cute chibi forms, chanting fun slogans like “Wan! Two! Wan! Two!”, promising more comedic and enjoyable moments.

Background on the Series

“Bungo Stray Dogs Wan!” is a comedic spin-off anime inspired by the original “Bungo Stray Dogs” manga by writer Kafka Asagiri and artist Sango Harukawa. This spin-off focuses on presenting the main characters in small and cute chibi (SD) forms, through short comedic scenes and funny situations based on daily jokes and amusing scenarios. The spin-off manga, illustrated by Kanai Neko, began in December 2015 on Kadokawa’s “Young Ace Up” site, and has released 14 volumes so far.

The first season of the anime aired in January 2021, consisting of 12 episodes, broadcast on platforms like Crunchyroll with English subtitles and dubbing. It achieved success thanks to its light and entertaining style, which deviates from the serious drama in the original series and focuses on the comedic side.

【犬の日】
わん！つー！わん！つー！
文ストわん！２！2026年アニメ化決定！#bungosd pic.twitter.com/eqRWN9qz1f

— アニメ「文豪ストレイドッグス」公式 (@bungosd_anime) November 1, 2025

Production Details for the Second Season

The main production team from the first season returns to ensure continuity in quality and style. Here is a list of the main staff:

• Director: Toshihiro Kikuchi (Toshihiro Kikuchi)
• Assistant Director: Yūdai Hanaoka (Yūdai Hanaoka)
• Scriptwriter: Tōko Machida (Tōko Machida)
• Character Designer: Hiromi Daimi (Hiromi Daimi)
• Color Designer: Azusa Sasaki (Azusa Sasaki)
• Art Director: Kyo Nagatomo (Kyo Nagatomo) from Cosmo Project
• Music: Taku Iwasaki (Taku Iwasaki)
• Music Production: Lantis (Lantis)
• Sound Director: Kazuhiro Wakabayashi (Kazuhiro Wakabayashi)
• Sound Production: Glovision (Glovision)
• Animation Production: Bones (Bones) and Nomad (Nomad)
• Production: “Bungo Stray Dogs Wan!” Production Committee

As for the voice actors, the main cast returns as well:

• Atsushi Nakajima: Yūto Uemura (Yūto Uemura)
• Osamu Dazai: Mamoru Miyano (Mamoru Miyano)
• Doppo Kunikida: Yoshimasa Hosoya (Yoshimasa Hosoya)
• Kyoka Izumi: Sumire Morohoshi (Sumire Morohoshi)
• Ryunosuke Akutagawa: Kensho Ono (Kensho Ono)
• Chuya Nakahara: Kishō Taniyama (Kishō Taniyama)

Teaser and Expectations

The short teaser video focuses on the characters interacting in a fun way, with a clear announcement of the airing in 2026. A teaser visual was also revealed, showing the main characters in a cheerful background, enhancing the audience’s excitement for the return of “Wan! Da Full Daily Lives” as described in the announcement.

This announcement comes in the context of the success of the original “Bungo Stray Dogs” series, which has five anime seasons and a feature film, in addition to an upcoming mobile game in November 2025. The audience expects the new season to offer more fun daily adventures for characters inspired by famous literary writers, while maintaining the light comedic spirit.

As 2026 approaches, anime fans will follow developments through the series’ official website for more details on the exact airing date and episodes. This announcement revives the excitement for a series that combines comedy and creativity in the anime world.