Bungo Stray Dogs Episode 12: Borne Back Ceaselessly into the Past

Manga chapter 23-24

Canon/HIGH

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Bungo Stray Dogs Episode 12: Borne Back Ceaselessly into the Past

Manga chapter 23-24

Canon/HIGH
Prev: EP 11Next: EP

OSHIMETER

9.8

6 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE REVIEWS

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bluethorn
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Oh, now there are impersonations of foreign authors. For a moment I thought it wasn't going to happen. That's exciting. They come across as a real threat, and even though the Agency has powerful members, they seem somewhat defenseless. The fight against the new enemy is excellent, very flashy, and with good twists. I've been missing episodes like this. The Port Mafia looks a thousand times cooler than the Agency, which is supposed to be the protagonist of this story. I must say, though, that this episode doesn't feel like a season finale at all.

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dashni0702
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That finale was insane! The way Atsushi and Tanizaki worked together, and the setup was so clever. The tension kept stacking nonstop, and then that final moment with a major reveal completely flipped the mood 😱. It left everything feeling chaotic, intense, and way bigger than it started 🔥

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New characters pop up!! The animation was really good. Also, I like the expressions, specifically Kyouka’s. And I was really shocked and amazed by the transitions. Some dialogues were somewhat emotional and it actually makes sense but it really depends on perspective. Though this was such a cliffhanger but it definitely sets the mood for the next season. 

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charliereviews
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pranavi_birhade
The season moves toward its conclusion as several storylines converge. Atsushi reflects on everything he has experienced since joining the Agency while preparing to face what comes next, and bigger conflicts do lie ahead.
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raeeii

EPISODE CONTEXT

As episode 12 of 12, this is the season one finale and serves as a critical turning point rather than a conclusion — the confrontation with The Guild that's been teased in prior episodes fully ignites here. Following episode 11's destabilization of the Agency's position, this finale escalates the three-way tension between the Armed Detective Agency, the Port Mafia, and The Guild. It deliberately sets the stage for season two, functioning as both a climax for season one's character development and a launchpad for the larger conflicts ahead.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

As episode 12 of 12, this is the season one finale and serves as a critical turning point rather than a conclusion — the confrontation with The Guild that's been teased in prior episodes fully ignites here. Following episode 11's destabilization of the Agency's position, this finale escalates the three-way tension between the Armed Detective Agency, the Port Mafia, and The Guild. It deliberately sets the stage for season two, functioning as both a climax for season one's character development and a launchpad for the larger conflicts ahead.

EPISODE REVIEWS

bluethorn's avatar
bluethorn
VerifiedVerified

Oh, now there are impersonations of foreign authors. For a moment I thought it wasn't going to happen. That's exciting. They come across as a real threat, and even though the Agency has powerful members, they seem somewhat defenseless. The fight against the new enemy is excellent, very flashy, and with good twists. I've been missing episodes like this. The Port Mafia looks a thousand times cooler than the Agency, which is supposed to be the protagonist of this story. I must say, though, that this episode doesn't feel like a season finale at all.

dashni0702's avatar
dashni0702
VerifiedVerified

That finale was insane! The way Atsushi and Tanizaki worked together, and the setup was so clever. The tension kept stacking nonstop, and then that final moment with a major reveal completely flipped the mood 😱. It left everything feeling chaotic, intense, and way bigger than it started 🔥

frostsincere's avatar
frostsincere
VerifiedVerified

New characters pop up!! The animation was really good. Also, I like the expressions, specifically Kyouka’s. And I was really shocked and amazed by the transitions. Some dialogues were somewhat emotional and it actually makes sense but it really depends on perspective. Though this was such a cliffhanger but it definitely sets the mood for the next season. 

charliereviews's avatar
charliereviews
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
The season moves toward its conclusion as several storylines converge. Atsushi reflects on everything he has experienced since joining the Agency while preparing to face what comes next, and bigger conflicts do lie ahead.
raeeii's avatar
raeeii

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