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I think it’s fair to assume the manga will return sometime during the first half of 2027. At the very least, I don’t think it’ll much longer without any news.

In the meantime however, what do we all want to see in part 2? The fact that the last decades worth of manga was only a part 1 is insane to me, since so much has happened, but of course there is still plenty to be desired. Personally id love to see a bit of a return to the vibe of the earlier arcs, and maybe a draw back from the big, world ending conflict for a while. I’m also very curious to see if Verlaine will play any major role in the upcoming story after his cameo at the end, but i’m curious to see what everyone else is hoping for!

Okay, let's talk about the possibility of an ADA member being transferred to the Port Mafia, because I have THOUGHTS.

(Yes I just got to this part of the Manga, I'm late, I know. Sue me.)

First of all, I think Dazai would be the most predictable choice, and honestly, I have a hard time seeing Asagiri going in that direction. We've already explored Dazai's time in the Mafia, so bringing him back into that environment would risk retreading familiar ground rather than introducing something genuinely new. More importantly, I don't think Mori would approach Dazai with a straightforward offer to join the Port Mafia, only to later revoke that choice. Mori is far too manipulative for that. When it comes to Dazai, he's always been the type to maintain the illusion of choice while carefully orchestrating the circumstances surrounding it. So, while I wouldn't rule Dazai out entirely, I think there are more interesting possibilities to consider.

Personally, I'm torn between Atsushi and Tanizaki.

NOW, HEAR ME OUT!!

Atsushi is arguably the more narratively accessible choice. As the protagonist, he would be a natural character to follow as he navigates the Port Mafia, particularly given how fundamentally opposed its ideology is to everything he's come to believe through the ADA. There's a lot of potential in exploring how his morality, worldview, and sense of identity would be challenged in an environment that operates according to an entirely different set of principles. And, of course, there's the potential for more Shin-Soukou interactions 🤭!! From a storytelling perspective, Atsushi's transfer would be a relatively straightforward way to explore the conflict between the two organizations through the eyes of a character we're already deeply invested in.

BUT TANIZAKI, BRO. TANIZAKI!!

I genuinely think he's one of the more interesting possibilities precisely because we know so little about him. At this point, we've been given substantial insight into the backgrounds, motivations, and personal histories of many of the ADA members, but Tanizaki still feels comparatively underexplored. His character has so much potential that hasn't been fully addressed, and a transfer to the Port Mafia could provide Asagiri with a compelling opportunity to explore that unexplored territory.

And let's not forget that Tanizaki's ability, Light Snow, is particularly suited to espionage, infiltration, and the manipulation of perception. We've also had Port Mafia characters comment on how well he could fit into their organization, particularly in roles involving assassination or information gathering. That makes the possibility of his transfer feel less like a random plot twist and more like something that has already been established as a plausible direction for his character. There's a genuine narrative foundation for it, and I'd be really interested to see how Asagiri could build on that.

Ultimately, I think Atsushi is the more obvious choice from a protagonist-centered storytelling perspective, whereas Tanizaki offers the opportunity for a more unexpected character exploration.

ANYWAY, THESE ARE JUST MY THOUGHTS!! I'd love to hear what everyone else thinks, especially if you have a completely different theory. Feel free to disagree or add your own interpretations because I'd genuinely love to discuss this with you all!! xx

ADA had tradition to let all the newcomer guess the previous job of the older member. When Atsushi had to guess Dazai's job by his look, he said he didn't had a clue.

And at this moment, I didn't knew what would happen in the story and was watching it for the first time.

Then, my supposition was that Dazai was homeless before ADA. 😭

Maybe some of you had guess otherwise, im curious.

I’m rewatching Bungo stray dogs again for like the 4th time in my life and I can’t help but appreciate how incredible the main voice cast with how they embody every scene in the anime so well and I just realized Dazai and Chuuya VAs are also voice Gojo and Toji.