In Bungou Stray Dogs Season 1, Episode 2, titled "" (or sometimes " Yokohama Gangster Paradise "), the story shifts from Atsushi Nakajima's introduction to his official (and chaotic) initiation into the Armed Detective Agency. Episode 2 Plot Summary
: The entire situation was a setup to test Atsushi’s character. The "bomber" was Agency member Junichirou Tanizaki , and the "hostage" was his sister, Naomi . Character Highlights
: A "bomber" takes a hostage in the Agency's office, threatening to blow up the building. Bungou Stray Dogs Episode 2
: Atsushi attempts to reason with the bomber by talking about his own traumatic past and his love for Chazuke (tea on rice). When the bomber activates the device, Atsushi heroically throws himself onto the bomb to protect the others.
: This episode heavily features Kunikida's rigid obsession with his "ideals" and his dynamic as Dazai's straight-man partner. In Bungou Stray Dogs Season 1, Episode 2,
: Reviewers often note that Dazai's frequent suicide attempts are played for laughs, which can be a polarizing element for new viewers.
: The episode begins with Atsushi waking up in a dorm room provided by the Agency. He is quickly summoned by Dazai Osamu, who claims to be in an "emergency"—which turns out to be Dazai getting himself stuck in an oil drum during a botched suicide attempt. Character Highlights : A "bomber" takes a hostage
: Viewers are introduced to the eccentric and overly affectionate (borderline incestuous) relationship between Junichirou and Naomi.