Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs: Lucy M. & Poe Revealed as “International School” Students!
The highly anticipated smartphone game, Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs, based on the popular TV anime Bungou Stray Dogs, is set to launch in early November 2025. Exciting new details have just been revealed about Lucy M. and Poe, who will appear as students from “Francis International School” in the game!
What is Bungou Stray Dogs?
Bungou Stray Dogs is an enthralling supernatural battle-action series featuring characters named after real-life literary masters such as Nakajima Atsushi, Dazai Osamu, and Akutagawa Ryuunosuke. The manga, penned by Asagiri Kafka and illustrated by Harukawa Sango, began serialization in “Young Ace” in 2012 and has since amassed over 17 million copies in print across its related works. The TV anime first graced screens in April 2016 and has aired a total of five seasons, comprising 61 episodes. With the 10th anniversary of the TV anime’s broadcast approaching in April 2026, fans can look forward to a variety of new projects slated for 2025 and beyond.
Unveiling Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs: A New School Adventure
Affectionately known as Gakuen BunSto, or officially Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs, this exciting new smartphone game plunges players into an alternative “school” setting. Developed, operated, and distributed by NextNinja, this youth adventure game kicked off its development in April 2023. Fan-favorite characters from the original series appear as students and teachers, bringing a fresh dynamic to their well-loved personalities. The main story features partial voice acting, and with a wealth of card voices from over 20 characters, players can immerse themselves in a lively school life experience. Following the recent announcement of an early November 2025 release, pre-registration is now open on both the App Store and Google Play, so don’t miss out!
Meet the Students of Francis International School: Lucy M. and Poe
Further details about Lucy M. and Poe, who will be joining the cast as students from the “Francis International School,” have been unveiled. “Francis International School,” often referred to as FIS, is an international school that was acquired and renamed by a certain wealthy individual. Guided by the philosophy that “simply investing money leads to better education,” the school has undergone extensive renovations, including rebuilding its facilities and installing cutting-edge equipment. In the game’s world, it is depicted as one of Yokohama’s leading high-tech schools.
Lucy M. is set to appear as a Grade 10 student, while Poe will be in Grade 12. Their captivating new visuals have been revealed, building anticipation for their roles and adventures within the game!
Pre-registration is Open & X Campaign Underway!
Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs, the smartphone game based on the TV anime Bungou Stray Dogs, is currently accepting pre-registrations on the App Store and Google Play in preparation for its early November release. By pre-registering through the store pages, you’ll receive a notification upon the game’s official launch.
Furthermore, to celebrate the launch of the store pages, an exciting repost (RP) campaign is being held on the official X (formerly Twitter) account. This campaign offers a chance to win exclusive merchandise through a lottery, running until September 14th at 17:00 JST. Be sure to participate for a chance to win!
Store Page Launch Celebration RP Campaign Details
- Campaign Period: Until September 14th (Sunday) 17:00 JST
- How to Participate:
- Follow the official Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs X account (@bunst_gakuen).
- Repost the designated post from the official Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs X account (@bunst_gakuen).
- Prizes (Fifth Round):
- A4 Clear File (Second Key Visual) × 10 winners
Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs App Overview
- Publisher: NextNinja Co., Ltd.
- Developer/Operator: NextNinja Co., Ltd.
- Supported OS: iOS, Android
(C) Asagiri Kafka, Harukawa Sango/KADOKAWA/Bungou Stray Dogs Production Committee (C) NextNinja Co., Ltd.
《Nakase Koutarou》
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