If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it even fall ? So what happens when you get together a special group of individuals based on famous literary figures and give them supernatural powers based on their famous works ? Well, Bungous Stray Dogs it is. I won't bore you with the synopsis but basically, it revolves around three organisations who have conflicting notions (not always) and desire power, authority and aristocracy in the city of Yokohama. The uniqueness of the show lies in its diverse and colourful characters. The show focuses more on the characters rather than the story. And that's where the problem lies. People not often love character-driven stories and are rather imbibed in the story-driven shows. One of the reasons why this anime wasn't able to make its mark. Everything that happens in BSD are the ramifications of characters themselves. In short, the show is for a very niche community where people can overlook the story if it has strong and amazing characters. But that doesn't mean the story isn't good, it's brilliantly curated and every arc is beautiful in its own way, especially the first arc of second season. The world-building is flawless because whatever happens, it happens in Yokohama, in the seas of Yokohama and in the clouds of Yokohama. I'm literally appreciating it, don't take it in a sarcastic way. Talking about animation, it was okay-ish in the first season, quite enjoyable and watchable. But boy Studio Bones, for the second season decided that it was time for some improvement. And do they ever disappoint ? The animation was like a beautiful painting hovering upon my eyes, a spectrum of elegance. The colour palettes were as vivid as they could be. Certainly the very best. The action sequences were very well choreographed and directed. It was a breath of fresh air for me. Loved it. The OPs and EDs of all the seasons are quite good and doesn't disappoint with unnecessary, prolonged and the repetitive lyrics and music. Everything seems perfect. The music reeks of "If these aren't the best OP and ED you have listened to, you are lost my child". Read more in the comments !! (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pJo0XFgsS/?igshid=1dpr1br57b29e
















