New Details Revealed for Akutagawa, Nakahara, Sakaguchi, and Yumeno in Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs Smartphone Game!

Fans of the beloved Bungou Stray Dogs series have reason to rejoice! Exciting new details have been unveiled for the upcoming smartphone game, Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs. This highly anticipated title will feature fan-favorite characters Akutagawa Ryuunosuke, Nakahara Chuuya, Sakaguchi Ango, and Yumeno Kyuusaku as students attending the prestigious Shiritsu Ouma Gakuen. Their individual profiles and captivating visuals promise an engaging new school-life adventure.

About the Bungou Stray Dogs Series

At its core, Bungou Stray Dogs is a thrilling “ability battle action” series where characters bearing the names of real-life literary masters, such as Nakajima Atsushi, Dazai Osamu, and Akutagawa Ryuunosuke, showcase their extraordinary powers. The manga, written by Asagiri Kafka and illustrated by Harukawa Sango, began its serialization in “Young Ace” in 2012, and the cumulative sales of related books have impressively surpassed 16 million copies.

The TV anime adaptation first premiered its first season in April 2016, and since then, a total of five seasons and 61 episodes have graced screens, captivating audiences worldwide. As the TV anime approaches its tenth anniversary in April 2026, various exciting new developments for the series are already planned for 2025 and beyond, promising an even brighter future for fans.

Introducing Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs

Affectionately known as Gakuen BunSuto, the Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs smartphone game is a captivating “youth adventure game” that embarked on its journey in April 2023.

In this unique spin-off, familiar faces from the series will appear as students and teachers at Shiritsu Ouma Gakuen. The main story will feature partial voice acting, alongside a rich collection of card voices, allowing players to immerse themselves in school life with the diverse voices of over 20 beloved characters.
On August 15, 2025, it was announced that the game is set to be released in early November 2025. This exciting news coincided with the commencement of pre-orders on app stores, along with the release of a game introduction video and a glimpse into a portion of the main story’s prologue.

For the latest updates and discussions, be sure to follow the official X (formerly Twitter) account: @bunst_gakuen.

Character Details and New Visuals

Building on the anticipation, the specifics for Akutagawa Ryuunosuke, Nakahara Chuuya, Sakaguchi Ango, and Yumeno Kyuusaku, who will appear as students of Shiritsu Ouma Gakuen, have now been revealed in full. Fans can look forward to seeing Akutagawa Ryuunosuke as a 1st-year student in High School Class D, Nakahara Chuuya as a 2nd-year student in High School Class A, Sakaguchi Ango as a 2nd-year student in High School Class D, and Yumeno Kyuusaku as a 2nd-year student in Middle School Class C. New visuals showcasing these characters have also been unveiled, further heightening the excitement for their roles in the game.

Pre-registration and Exciting Campaigns

Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs, the smartphone game based on the TV anime Bungou Stray Dogs, is currently accepting pre-registrations on both the App Store and Google Play in anticipation of its early November release. By pre-registering through the respective store pages, players will receive a notification upon the game’s official launch, ensuring they don’t miss out on the start of their new school adventure.

Furthermore, to commemorate the launch of the store pages, an exciting RP (Retweet/Repost) campaign is currently underway on the official X (formerly Twitter) account. This fantastic campaign offers fans the chance to win signed *shikishi* boards from the voice actors and other special novelties through a lucky draw. Make sure not to miss out on this opportunity, as the campaign runs until September 14th at 17:00 JST!

Store Page Launch Celebration RP Campaign Details

• Campaign Period: August 15th (Friday) 17:00 JST – September 14th (Sunday) 17:00 JST
• Campaign Participation Requirements:
  1. Follow the official Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs X account (@bunst_gakuen).
  2. Repost the target post from the official Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs X account (@bunst_gakuen).
• Prizes:
  • First Round:
    • Uemura Yuuto (voice of Nakajima Atsushi) Autographed Shikishi × 1 winner
    • Miyano Mamoru (voice of Dazai Osamu) Autographed Shikishi × 1 winner
  • Second Round:
    • B2 Poster (First Key Visual) × 10 winners
  • Third Round:
    • B2 Poster (Second Key Visual) × 10 winners
  • Fourth Round:
    • A4 Clear File (First Key Visual) × 10 winners
  • Fifth Round:
    • A4 Clear File (Second Key Visual) × 10 winners

Gakuen Bungou Stray Dogs App Overview

• Distribution: NextNinja Co., Ltd.
• Development/Operation: NextNinja Co., Ltd.
• Supported OS: iOS, Android
• © Asagiri Kafka・Harukawa 35/KADOKAWA/Bungou Stray Dogs Production Committee © NextNinja Co., Ltd.

Written by Koutarou Nakase