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Dzeno is a gifted fighter for the Bloodhounds: stealthy, extremely dangerous, and yet able to act like he's just a harmless guy. He's responsible for the team's finesse, where stealth and precision are essential.

Appearance
Zeno has blond hair and often appears relaxed, even slightly careless. But this relaxed appearance is deceptive: in battle, he is focused.
Main features
Cool composure. Outwardly, Dzeno is almost always calm, as if nothing could truly surprise him. He acts prudently and doesn't lose his cool even in tense situations.
Toughness and a penchant for pressure. He has a unique approach to interrogations: he's not above pressuring people to extract the information he needs. There's almost a thrill to it—he's driven to achieve results at any cost.
Sadistic undertones. Dzeno derives a peculiar pleasure from watching people break under pressure. It's not just a job for him, but almost a game, where he wants to hear the "sound of destruction" of his interlocutors.
He's blunt in his communication. He freely makes threats and caustic remarks, even toward his comrades—for example, he often lashes out at Tetcho Suehiro, who is particularly easily angered. He even openly criticizes Commander Ochi Fukuchi for his excessive theatrics.
Sensitivity to the emotions of others (paradoxical). Despite his cruelty, Dzeno is very sensitive to the emotions of others—not because he pities them, but because it's his tool. Due to his blindness, his hearing and other senses are heightened: he hears heartbeats, breathing, the slightest changes in voice, and from these signals, he understands when a person is lying or afraid.
He dislikes strong emotions around him. He also hates it when someone around him overreacts, has sudden mood swings, or behaves hysterically: this irritates and upsets him.
Confidence in his own role. He sincerely considers himself "the most powerful bloodhound" and prides himself on his effectiveness in capturing people.
Zeno is blind but incredibly sensitive.

Part 1. A Feast in the Time of Plague (

黒死病の時代の饗宴, Kokushibyō no Jidai no Kyōen) is an ability of Alexander Pushkin, a member of the underground organization "Rats of the House of the Dead" led by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The title refers to the play of the same name by A. S. Pushkin.

Ability type: viral. Feast in the Time of Plague does not deal direct physical damage in battle, it is an indirect weapon designed to force psychological pressure and force opponents to kill each other.

The main feature: the ability always hits exactly two targets. This is not an accident, but a key condition for its operation: the virus exists only as long as both carriers are infected. As soon as one of them dies, the virus instantly ceases to exist, and the second survives.

It's this mechanism that makes Feast in the Time of Plague the perfect tool for Cannibalism, the name of the arc in which the ability played a central role. Pushkin infects two people from opposing organizations (for example, a member of the Agency and a member of the Port Mafia), and the only way to save one is to kill the other. This forces even allies to go against each other.

External manifestations: the infected have a fever, weakness and dizziness appear - so severe that an ordinary person cannot even stand. As the infection progresses, the virus eats away at internal organs from the inside, and death occurs after 48 hours.

Part 1. Who is Pushkin, his appearance and character

Alexander Pushkin is an esper and a member of the underground organization "Rats of the House of the Dead", which is led by Fyodor Dostoevsky. He is the owner of the ability "Feast in the Time of Plague" and played a key role in the Cannibalism arc, provoking a deadly fight between the Agency and the Port Mafia.

Appearance: Pushkin is a short, plump man with a bald head, on top of which a small tuft of hair flaunts. He has rough facial features: a large nose, small eyes, and a rather large mouth. He usually wears a dark t-shirt, over which he wears a jacket with a fur hood, often draped over his head. He has a firearm with him.

Character: At the first meeting, Pushkin seemed to be an ordinary coward - weak, frightened and knowing nothing about his employer. He was terrified of dying at the hands of Akutagawa. However, under this mask there is a person who takes great pleasure in watching the suffering of strong people. He openly calls himself a weakling and admits his lack of physical strength, but at the same time he is proud of his ability and is used to acting "rat": striking on the sly, and then escaping under the cover of chaos.

Fyodor Dostoevsky – "Demonic Prodigy" – A tall, slender man with disheveled shoulder-length black hair, dark purple eyes and a tired look who wears a white shirt, white pants, a long black cloak with white fur, a hat with earflaps and red shoes, suffers from anemia and seems weak, but is a brilliant manipulator who defines himself as a god, calm and confident enough to allow himself to be captured by enemies, arrogant, intelligent, and downright evil, for whom humans are just pieces on a chessboard, and his Crime and Punishment ability allows him to kill by touch, although the exact conditions remain a mystery; Nikolai Gogol – "The Punisher of the Celestials" – a pale, almost snow-white man with thick blond hair hiding his eyes, a scythe on his right shoulder, a right eye covered by a circus mask with card signs, and a left eye with an ink line imitating a scar, who dresses like a circus clown, behaves like a cheerful sadistic man who loves to ask questions and answer them himself, is constantly excited, believes that he will cleanse the world of espers, wants to become free as a bird, and the only one who understands him is Dostoevsky, whom he calls "Dos-kun", and his "Overcoat" ability allows him to connect the cloak to distant points within a radius of about thirty meters, creating spatial gaps to move weapons, explosives and even himself; Sigma - "The Master of the Sky Casino" - a young man with long straight waist-length hair, earrings on both ears, in a long white coat and black trousers, who looks like an elegant manager, calm and businesslike, but with a dark side, who values the casino and believes that the main thing in it is people, not employees, ready to do anything for the sake of the reputation of the institution, who does not remember his past, Since his story began only three years before the main events, he considers himself an ordinary person who is not able to compete with the powers that be, and his ability to touch exchanges information

Dzeno is a gifted fighter for the Bloodhounds: stealthy, extremely dangerous, and yet able to act like he's just a harmless guy. He's responsible for the team's finesse, where stealth and precision are essential.

Appearance
Zeno has blond hair and often appears relaxed, even slightly careless. But this relaxed appearance is deceptive: in battle, he is focused.
Main features
Cool composure. Outwardly, Dzeno is almost always calm, as if nothing could truly surprise him. He acts prudently and doesn't lose his cool even in tense situations.
Toughness and a penchant for pressure. He has a unique approach to interrogations: he's not above pressuring people to extract the information he needs. There's almost a thrill to it—he's driven to achieve results at any cost.
Sadistic undertones. Dzeno derives a peculiar pleasure from watching people break under pressure. It's not just a job for him, but almost a game, where he wants to hear the "sound of destruction" of his interlocutors.
He's blunt in his communication. He freely makes threats and caustic remarks, even toward his comrades—for example, he often lashes out at Tetcho Suehiro, who is particularly easily angered. He even openly criticizes Commander Ochi Fukuchi for his excessive theatrics.
Sensitivity to the emotions of others (paradoxical). Despite his cruelty, Dzeno is very sensitive to the emotions of others—not because he pities them, but because it's his tool. Due to his blindness, his hearing and other senses are heightened: he hears heartbeats, breathing, the slightest changes in voice, and from these signals, he understands when a person is lying or afraid.
He dislikes strong emotions around him. He also hates it when someone around him overreacts, has sudden mood swings, or behaves hysterically: this irritates and upsets him.
Confidence in his own role. He sincerely considers himself "the most powerful bloodhound" and prides himself on his effectiveness in capturing people.
Zeno is blind but incredibly sensitive.
male gender

Appearance
He has short reddish-brown hair and expressive dark eyes. He usually wears the Tracker uniform—a strict, practical outfit that emphasizes his military affiliation. Overall, he appears strong, collected, and ready for action.

Character
Tachihara is impulsive and blunt, but not without principles. He often acts on emotion and can lose his temper, but at the same time, he is sincerely devoted to his comrades and the cause. He has a youthful fervor: he dislikes lengthy discussions and prefers to get straight to the point. At the same time, he knows how to listen to his elders and admit his mistakes if he sees they were wrong.

Role in Bloodhounds
In the squad, he's the fighting force: he relies on strength, speed, and direct action. He often finds himself on the front lines, covering others and taking on dangerous missions. His straightforwardness can sometimes create tension, but in a critical moment, he's reliable.

Ability
His ability is called "Note on Self-Destruction" (or, in some translations, variations on the theme of self-destruction/explosive force). It involves manipulating metal objects and explosive effects: he can use weapons and metal fragments as projectiles, amplify his attacks, and create explosions. This makes him especially dangerous in close and mid-range combat.
male gender

Teruko is a short woman with long, light-colored hair, usually pulled back into a wavy ponytail and adorned with a large headband. She wears a Hunting Dog uniform and almost always carries a sword. A unique feature of her appearance is the ability to change her age: in battle, she can appear either as a young woman or as an elderly lady. This isn't just a visual effect, but a direct manifestation of her power.

Character
Boastful and energetic. She loves to emphasize how strong and important she is, and isn't shy about intimidating her interlocutors.
She's hot-tempered. If someone offends her, she instantly gets angry and is ready to fight.
Loyal to the point of fanaticism. Her main authority is Fukuchi Ochi; she literally worships the commander and is willing to do anything for him.
Passionate about combat, Teruko believes that a true fighter must fight even when facing adversity, and she follows this principle herself.
Ability: Soul's Sigh
Her power allows her to manipulate age through touch. Teruko can:

To dramatically age a person - to a ripe old age in seconds.
Make you look younger, literally turning an adult into a child.
She most often uses her ability as a tool of pressure: sudden age changes take a toll not only on the body but also on the psyche, so it's used for interrogations. In combat, it's also extremely dangerous: the enemy can lose strength or even consciousness due to rapid aging.

Role in the plot and relationships
She has a relationship with Fukuchi Ochi of unconditional admiration and loyalty: she sees him as an ideal leader.
He is a tough guy in the squad, does not tolerate weakness and puts discipline first, but at a critical moment he will cover his comrades.
female gender

Tette is a member of the "Hunters" (a special unit that hunts gifted individuals), one of the most disciplined and straightforward fighters on the team. He takes duty and rules seriously, acts with precision and equanimity—but is also not without humanity.

Appearance
Tette has short dark hair and a stern gaze. He's usually in his Tracker uniform: neat, collected, and looks like a man always ready for action.

Character
Disciplined. For him, orders are law, and duty is paramount.
Straightforward. Says what he thinks and doesn't like to beat around the bush.
Responsible. If he takes on a task, he will see it through to the end.
Reserved. Not prone to violent emotions, but that doesn't mean he's insensitive: he simply keeps his emotions under control.
Ability
His ability is called "Plum Blossoms in Snow." It allows him to manipulate blades and create sharp, slashing attacks—meaning it evokes the plum blossom and the cold of winter: beautiful yet deadly.

Relationships with others
Tette fits well into the Bloodhounds team, having smooth, professional relationships with his colleagues.
male gender

Appearance
Ochi is a tall man of 45 years old (approximately 190 cm). He wears a dark military uniform, high boots, and carries a sword. He has spiky light hair, with a few strands falling over his face. Distinguishing features include an upward-pointing mustache, three scars on his right cheek (resembling claw marks), and purple eyes. Overall, he has a "military-samurai" appearance, with a touch of casual bravado.

Personality
On the surface, Fukuchi appears eccentric, loud, and even simple-minded: he enjoys being flamboyant, unexpected, and sometimes provocative. However, in serious situations, he reveals himself as a strong leader—decisive, focused, and able to hold his team together.

He has another side: behind the mask of the "Hunters" commander lies Kamui, the leader of the organization "Death of the Celestials." In this role, he is much more cold-blooded and ruthless, acting strategically, calculating his moves, and not afraid of tough decisions. But even in this guise, he has his own "code of honor": he does nothing in vain and is willing to give the enemy a choice rather than simply destroying them.

He was nicknamed "The Man with a Hundred Faces": he is a master of disguise and deception, able to put on the right "mask" for any situation.

Role and abilities
The leader of the "Hunters" - a special military police unit that positions itself as a force that stops esper crimes.
His "Lion Dance" (Kagami Jishi) ability allows him to enhance any weapon he wields by 100 times its original power. This makes him extremely dangerous in combat, especially with a sword.
A master of espionage and tactics, he is not only a fighter but also a strategist: he is the one behind the grand plans and recruits powerful espers as players in the grand game.
male gender

Part 4. F. Scott Kay Fitzgerald

Appearance: A tall, handsome man with short blonde hair slicked back and piercing blue eyes. He wears expensive business suits, most often white with gold accents. He looks like a typical successful Wall Street tycoon. While using the ability, his eyes light up and his body is enveloped in a golden glow.

Character: Incredibly ambitious, charismatic and ruthless. A real capitalist to the core: he is sure that everything in the world can be bought and sold, including lives and destinies. At the same time, he is not a villain in the classical sense - he is driven by love for his deceased daughter, for the resurrection of which he is ready to do anything. After losing his fortune, he did not break, but started everything from scratch, which speaks of his incredible willpower. He treats his subordinates as an asset, but Olcott sincerely appreciates them.

Interesting details:

· Almost all members of the Guild are named after famous American writers and poets - this is a common feature of the entire Bungo Stray Dogs.
· The guild is one of the few organizations in the series that operates openly and legally, hiding behind the status of a foreign corporation.
· After the ruin, Fitzgerald started from scratch and by the last seasons he had made a fortune again, although not as huge as before.
· Lucy Montgomery stayed in Yokohama after the Guild's defeat and took a job at the Uzawa Cafe, gradually growing closer to the Agency.
· Lovecraft disappeared after the Battle of Moby Dick; Its current location and condition are unknown.
· Relations within the Guild were far from friendly: many members tolerated Fitzgerald only for money or personal goals.

Part 3. Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, and Herman Melville

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Appearance: A tall man with long gray hair, a beard, and piercing eyes. He wears a long, dark cloak and gloves. He looks like an itinerant preacher.

Character: fanatical and unshakable in his faith. He considers himself an instrument of God's judgment and the arbiter of justice. He is ready to burn sinners with the fire of his ability "Scarlet Letter". At the same time, he is sincerely devoted to Mitchell: after her injury, he joined the House of the Dead Rats only to find a way to save her.

Mark Twain

Appearance: A young man of average height with disheveled blond hair and a mischievous smile. He wears a simple shirt, vest, and hat. He looks like a jolly tramp.

Character: light, ironic and carefree. He likes to joke even in battle. His ability allows him to shoot without aiming from anywhere - he just "knows" where the bullet will go. He does not share Hawthorne's fanaticism, and after the collapse of the Guild, he quietly left the organization, dreaming of returning home.

Edgar Allan Poe Appearance

: A thin man with dark hair, a pale face, and a heavy gaze. He is dressed in a strict dark suit. He behaves aloof and mysterious.

Character: brilliant, but obsessive. His only passion is to surpass Rampo Edogawa in detective skills. For this, he is ready for anything. He was formally listed in the Guild, acting separately. His ability draws victims into the detective stories he has created, from which it is almost impossible to get out.

Herman Melville

Appearance: An elderly man with gray hair and mustache, wearing the uniform of a sea captain. It looks like an old sea dog.

Character: calm, laconic and practical. His ability is the flying fortress Moby-Dick, which he controls. After the collapse of the fortress, he agreed to cooperate with the special services, showing common sense and a desire to survive.

Part 2. Howard Lovecraft, Lucy Montgomery, and Margaret Mitchell

Howard Phillips Lovecraft

Appearance: A tall, thin man with long dark hair, pale skin, and a blank, sleepy stre. Dressed in a dark suit, he often looks untidy. While using the ability, it transforms into a huge monster with tentacles and many eyes.

Character: apathetic, melancholic and extremely laconic. Most of the time he wants to sleep and complains of fatigue. He seems to be interested in nothing but his own peace. At the same time, he is incredibly strong and almost invulnerable. His true nature remains a mystery - perhaps he is not a human at all, but an ancient creature.

Lucy Maude Montgomery

Appearance: A short girl with long blonde hair and blue eyes. She wears a red dress with a white collar and apron, black tights and shoes. She looks like a Victorian student.

Personality: hot-tempered, rude and prickly - this is how she protects herself from pain and uncertainty. Deep down, she is lonely and dreams of friendship and acceptance. She was forced to join the Guild due to a difficult past. After the defeat, she stayed in Yokohama, worked in the café "Uzawa" and gradually thawed next to the Agency.

Margaret Mitchell

Appearance: A tall, slender woman with wavy brown hair and green eyes. She wears elegant dresses, hats and gloves. He behaves emphatically aristocratic.

Character: proud, arrogant and domineering. She comes from an impoverished aristocratic family, so she joined the Guild for money for her family. She despises the "commoners", but is genuinely attached to Hawthorne. After being severely wounded by Akutagawa, she fell into a coma; Hawthorne protects her.

Part 1. Louisa May Alcott and John Steinbeck

Louisa May Alcott

Appearance: A short, fragile girl with short, wavy light brown hair and turquoise eyes. He wears glasses, a white shirt, a long brown skirt, ankle boots, and a long coffee-colored cardigan.

Personality: extremely shy and secretive, a real sociophobe. He avoids interacting with people, rarely talking to anyone other than Fitzgerald. At the same time, she is a brilliant strategist: she is able to analyze information at an incredible speed. She has very warm feelings for Fitzgerald and remains loyal to him even after the collapse of the Guild.

John Steinbeck

Appearance: a young man of average height (175 cm) and build, short blond hair, blue eyes. He usually wears a white shirt with rolled up sleeves, a blue gardener's overalls on one harness, and a hat with a small visor. Looks like a simple farmer.

Personality: outwardly relaxed and friendly, likes to talk about rural life. However, underneath this lies self-confidence and cruelty: for the sake of his family, he is ready to do anything, regardless of the lives of his opponents. He hates the rich and Fitzgerald personally, but works for him for money for a large family. She adores her younger sister.

Done! Say "next" and I'll send you the next part (Lovecraft, Lucy, Margaret).

Part 1. What is the Port Mafia and its structure

The Port Mafia is the main criminal organization in Yokohama and one of the central forces in Bungo Stray Dogs. This is not just a gang, but a shadow empire that has deeply penetrated the politics, economy and logistics of the city.

Sphere of Influence: The Mafia controls the port of Yokohama, and its power extends to the judiciary, banks, urban development, and even the Kanto region. In its heyday, 武力 could be compared to the power of the state apparatus.

Structure:

· At the head is the Boss (now Ogai Mori).
· The supreme body is the Council of Five Senior Commanders (五大幹部会議), which meets only to decide on the most important issues.
· The main forces are the Black Lizard Elite Battle Squad (黒蜥蜴), the Assault Team led by Akutagawa, and the Torture Squad led by Kyoki Ozaki.

Three principles of organization:

1. Absolute obedience to the orders of the boss.
2. Prohibition of betrayal of the organization.
3. Any attack must be returned doubly.

Kunikida Doppo as "Idealist"

Appearance: Tall (189 cm), slender, with short dark hair combed to the side, and piercing eyes behind rectangular glasses. He wears a strict suit with a tie and always has an "Ideal" notebook with him.

Personality: Perfectionist to the core. Everything in his life is scheduled minute by minute in a notebook. He can't stand surprises and disruption of plans. He is short-tempered, easily lost his temper at Dazai's antics, but at the same time he is deeply dedicated to his work and takes the protection of people very seriously. He was a mathematics teacher before joining the Agency.

Lone Poet ability: Materializes items written in the notebook (e.g. weapons), but is limited by page size.

Yosano Akiko - "Angel of Death"

Appearance: Tall (166 cm), slender woman with shoulder-length dark hair and a metal bow tie. She wears a white robe over an elegant dress. She looks sophisticated, but her gaze is heavy.

Character: Strict, authoritative, with a dark sense of humor. She loves flowers, sweets and alcohol. She hates male chauvinism and weak men. Deep down, she is deeply traumatized: as a child, her ability was used to create an "immortal army", which led to a psychological breakdown.

Don't Die: Heals any wounds, but only if the patient is on the verge of death. Therefore, "treatment with Yosano" means that you will first be brought to a half-dead state.

Tanizaki Junichiro – "Fine Snow"

Appearance: Young (18 years old), thin, with red unevenly cropped hair, brown eyes and silver earrings. He wears a black tank top, a beige sweatshirt and loose pants.

Character: One of the most "normal" members of the Agency. Soft, polite, a little absent-minded. But if his sister Naomi is in danger, he becomes ruthless and ready to destroy the whole world.

Fine Snow Ability: Creates illusions in the radius around him, camouflaging himself or allies in the snowfall. Ideal for stealth and surveillance.

Miyazawa Kenji – "I Won't Lose to the Rain"

Part 3. Atsushi Nakajima, Kyoka Izumi and Osamu Dazai

Atsushi Nakajima - "Tiger under the Moon"

Appearance: 18 years old, average height (170 cm), thin build. Silvery-gray hair, shorter on the right, longer on the left, yellow-purple eyes, pale skin. Since joining the Agency, he wears a white shirt with a black tie, black pants, suspenders and a belt, and fingerless gloves.

Character: soft, kind, but extremely insecure. He grew up in an orphanage where he was abused, so he used to hate himself and believe that he brings misfortune to others. He is afraid of being a burden. At the same time, he cannot tolerate injustice: if someone is offended, he rushes to help, forgetting about fear. The Agency is gradually learning to let go of the past.

Moonlit Tiger Ability: Transforms into a giant white tiger with immense strength, speed, and near-immortal regeneration. At first, he does not control the transformations and completely loses his mind; later, with Fukuzawa's ability, he partially controls the transformation.

Kyoka Izumi - "Snow Demon"

Appearance: 14 years old, very small (148 cm), long dark blue hair, gathered in two low ponytails, with a white flower. He wears a red patterned kimono, a yellow belt, white knee socks, and sandals. Around her neck is a phone with a rabbit keychain.

Personality: in the Port Mafia, she was like a "doll" - cold and emotionless. After meeting Atsushi and joining the Agency, she gradually reveals herself as an ordinary girl: she loves rabbits, tofu, sweets (especially crepes). She was trained as a killer - she killed 35 people in six months, but she hates murder. She believes that "a killer does not deserve to be a good person", but, unlike Atsushi, she does not dwell on the past, but seeks to prove that she is not only a murderer.

Snow Demon Ability: Summons a humanoid spirit with a sword that has great speed and strength, can become intangible and ignore physical attacks. The ability originally belonged to Kyoki's mother, who passed it on before her death; Because of the SP

Part 2. Yukichi Fukuzawa and Ranpo Edogawa

Yukichi Fukuzawa - President of the Agency

Appearance: A tall man (186 cm, 45 years old) with shoulder-length silver hair and a stern, almost never changing expression. She wears traditional Japanese clothing: a green yukata under black and gold haori, sandals with white tabi. He looks like a stern samurai rather than the head of a detective agency.

Character: extremely serious, shrewd and cold-blooded even in the face of mortal danger. A born leader, able to manage an extremely motley team of gifted people. At the same time, he cares deeply about his people - he is ready to sacrifice himself for them. Behind his strict exterior lies a love for cute things: he adores cats and even wears a fish for them in the sleeves of his yukata.

All People Are Equal ability: Only affects members of the Agency. Helps them control and adjust their own abilities, reducing the danger posed by them.

Ranpo Edogawa - "The Greatest Detective"

Appearance: short (168 cm, 26 years old), which makes him look younger than his age. Short, disheveled black hair, narrow green eyes that usually seem to be covered. He wears a brown hat, a poncho of the same color, a gray jacket and a dark blue tie. When "using an ability", he wears black glasses.

Character: extremely self-confident and vain, openly calls himself the best detective in the world. At the same time, he behaves in a childish way: he is lazy, capricious, refuses to work for no reason, can rudely call the first person he meets a "fool". He does not understand basic household things - he does not know how to travel by train, he is constantly lost. However, in critical situations, he becomes collected and serious. Sincerely attached to Fukuzawa and obeys only him.

Superdeduction Ability: Ranpo is not actually gifted. His "ability" is pure fiction, the fruit of self-conviction. He is just a genius with incredible observation skills, able to instantly solve any case by looking at the crime scene.

Chuya Nakahara - "King of Gravity"

Appearance: short (160 cm), but a very handsome and muscular man. Blue eyes, wavy light brown hair of medium length, falling to the left shoulder. He wears his legendary black hat with lace and chain, a black collar around his neck, a white shirt, and a gray vest with a ribbon forming a cross on his chest. He wears a long coat like a raincoat. It looks stylish and dangerous.

Character: hot-tempered, proud and very aggressive. He loves fights and enjoys battle. He is easily infuriated, especially Taizaka, whom he sincerely hates and at the same time... He can't do without it. Chuya is loyal to his subordinates and takes their losses hard. Despite his short temper, he is reasonable and knows when to stop. His ability "Polluted Sorrow" manipulates gravity - he can walk on walls, attract objects and crush enemies. In its full form, Corruption becomes almost unstoppable, but loses control and can die; only Taizaku can stop it.

Dazai Osamu - "FORMER mafia demon"

Appearance: tall (181 cm), oi, very handsome. Dark wavy hair, brown eyes, thin lips. He wears a sand coat, a black vest, a striped shirt, and a bolo tie. His body, arms and neck are covered with bandages - traces of suicide attempts. It looks both elegant and careless.

Character: mysterious, playful and unpredictable. He constantly smiles and behaves like a carefree eccentric, but behind this mask hides a brilliant strategist with a cold and calculating mind. The former youngest executive director of the Port Mafia, he left the organization after the death of a friend and joined the Agency. His Unworthy Human ability completely cancels out any other abilities in physical contact. She loves suicide, alcohol, crab dishes and beautiful women; hates dogs and Chuya.

Continuation: the rest of the key members of the Port Mafia

Ryuro Hirotsu is the commander of the Black LizardsAppearance

: a middle-aged man (50 years old), gray hair combed back, a mustache and a short beard. He wears a monocle over his right eye, a long black coat with a white shirt and a bow tie, and a dirty brown scarf. He smokes all the time.

Personality: a mafia veteran who served under the previous boss. Outwardly courteous and calm, he even treats enemies with respect. But underneath this mask lies ruthlessness: he is able to kill without hesitation and even taunt the victim before dying. At the same time, he is caring for his people - for example, he supported Higuchi when she went to save Akutagawa, and later came to her aid.

Ability: Withering Camellia - Anything he touches with his fingertips flies off with great force. Can bend the steel pipe with one touch.

---Kōyō

Ozaki ("Big Sister") - Member of the Executive Committee

Appearance: A tall, slender woman (26 years old) with cherry-red eyes and light scarlet hair. Straight bangs hide the left eye. He wears a traditional kimono with floral ornaments, a red Japanese umbrella with a sword hidden in his handle. Always carries himself with regal grace.

Character: elegant, proud, but with a dark nature. In her youth, she ran away with her beloved, but he was killed by the previous mafia boss - since then she has not believed in hope and love. He believes that people born in darkness are not destined to blossom in the light. At the same time, she genuinely cares about Kyoke (Izumi) and protects her in her own way, although Kyoka does not understand this.

Ability: Golden Demon - Controls a phantom with a sword that is completely subordinate to her will. He also wields the sword personally.

Ichiyo Higuchi - Akutagawa's

assistant Appearance: A young woman (20+ years old) with shoulder-length golden hair, usually tied up in a sloppy bun. Brown eyes, wears a black suit and rectangular sunglasses.

Personality: loyal, but clumsy. She adores Akutagawa and is willing to do anything for him, even when he hits her or yells at her.

Appearance: A young girl with long dark hair and red eyes. He wears a red kimono with black accents. It looks like a fragile doll, but this is deceptive.

Personality: outwardly cold and emotionless, a real "doll" of Mori. Inside is a deeply traumatized girl who is afraid of attachments. Her Snow Demon ability creates illusory ice blades that bring death. Gradually thaws out next to Atsushi and the others.

Akutagawa Ryunosuke

Appearance: Tall, pale, with dark disheveled hair and a gloomy look. He wears a long black cloak with a red lining, gloves. It looks like a walking threat.

Character: Cruel, obsessed with power and recognition. His ability "Raschomon" is a black cloaked beast capable of devouring everything in its path. He was raised by Dazai and craves his recognition of strength.
He suffers from tabirculosis, so he often coughs

Ogai Mori

Appearance: A tall, thin man with long black hair and tired but piercing eyes. He wears a dark suit, over which a long cloak is often thrown. He looks like a tired intellectual, not a crime boss.

Character: A brilliant strategist and cold-blooded manipulator. He is ready to sacrifice everything for the prosperity of Yokohama, including his own reputation. He personally taught Kyoku and Akutagawa, but treats them more like tools. At the same time, he is capable of sincere care - for example, he maintains a "Home for Orphaned Children" and takes care of his subordinates. His ability "Alice" allows him to materialize a spirit girl who can transform into a weapon.

The Armed Detective Agency is an organization dedicated to solving crimes deemed too violent or difficult for the police and military. Often these cases are of supernatural origin.

Role in the city: After the police protecting Yokohama during the day and the Port Mafia controlling the streets at night, the Agency is the "third, twilight force" - an officially operating organization of the gifted.

Powers: Officers have powers similar to those of police officers: they are allowed to carry and use weapons, access police records, listen to telephone conversations, and conduct surveillance.

Structure: The head is the president (director) - Yukichi Fukuzawa. The active staff, together with the director, has about a dozen and a half people.

Entrance Exam: To become an employee, a candidate passes a qualification exam that reveals:

· righteousness
· Valor
· wisdom
· morality
· sincerity of spirit

It is checked whether a person is ready to risk his life to save people.

Feature: Since the director is Fukuzawa, all official members of the Agency are affected by his ability "All People Are Equal", which helps to control and improve their own abilities.

The Bloodhounds (猟犬, Ryōken) is an elite special forces combat unit of the Japanese Military Police, specializing in the capture of especially dangerous espers. The official name is "Special Suppression Group. A-Squad" (特殊制圧作戦群・甲分隊). This is the strongest unit of the government, which does not know the word "defeat" - there is still not a single failed mission in their history.

Structure and features:

· At the head is Captain Ōchi Fukuchi, who is called "invincible" and "living legend".
· There are a total of five units in the squad (not counting support personnel), and all of them are espers.
· Each member went through the operations of "ability engineers" (異能技師), which gave them physical abilities ten times greater than ordinary humans.
· The flip side of power: In order to maintain these superhuman abilities, each member of the squad is required to undergo a "support operation" (維持手術) once a month. Without it, their bodies begin to decompose from the inside out, and they die a painful death.

Role in story: After Death of the Celestials framed the Agency and declared it international terrorists, it was the Bloodhounds who were sent to arrest its employees. This led to a direct clash between the two strongest organizations, culminating in the Bloodhounds Arc (Volume 15 of the manga).

Double Game: The fifth member of the squad, Michizo Tachihara, is actually a Port Mafia spy embedded in the Bloodhounds to gather information. His true loyalty is revealed over the course of the arc, which becomes a key turning point

Part 2. Key Contributors (continued):

Howard Phillips Lovecraft is the most mysterious member. He is apathetic, constantly wants to sleep and is almost invulnerable. His ability "Great Old Ones" turns him into a monstrous monster with tentacles. In fact, he is most likely not a person, but some ancient creature connected to Fitzgerald by a contract.

Lucy Maud Montgomery is the youngest member. A girl with a difficult past, hiding her insecurity behind rudeness. Her ability "Anne of the Scarlet Abyss" imprisons victims in an alternate dimension called "Anne's Room", where a giant doll plays hide-and-seek with them. The losers stay there forever.

Margaret Mitchell as Hawthorne's partner. An arrogant aristocrat who joined the Guild for money for her impoverished family. Controls the wind with Gone with the Wind. She was severely injured by Akutagawa and fell into a coma.

Nathaniel Hawthorne is a religious fanatic who considers himself an instrument of God's judgment. His "Scarlet Letter" ability allows you to use fire. After the dissolution of the Guild, he joined Fyodor Dostoevsky's Rats of the House of the Dead to protect Mitchell.

Mark Twain is a sharpshooter. His ability "Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer" allows you to shoot from anywhere without aiming. He left the Guild after its defeat, planning to return home.

Edgar Allan Poe is a brilliant detective obsessed with surpassing Rampo Edogawa, but at the same time admiring him. Formally, he was listed in the Guild, but acted separately.

Herman Melville is the owner of the flying fortress Moby-Dick, which is his ability. After the crash, he agreed to cooperate with the special services.

Alice is one of the most controversial characters in Bungo Stray Dogs. At first glance, she seems to be an ordinary capricious girl under the tutelage of Ogai Mori, the leader of the Port Mafia. But it is later revealed that Alice is the physical embodiment of his "Vita Sexualis" ability.

Outwardly, she is a short girl with pale skin, bright blue eyes, and long wavy blonde hair. She wears a burgundy dress with white ruffles and red Mary Jane shoes. In combat mode, her outfit changes to a nurse's uniform, a nod to Mori's past as a military surgeon. Her eyes sometimes glow red when she uses the ability.

Alice's character is deliberately capricious, selfish and spoiled. She does not hesitate to manipulate Mori, knowing about his affection, and twists him around as she wants. At the same time, she sincerely considers the Port Mafia to be her family and often behaves like a real teenager who is annoyed by the guardianship of her "parent". Alice does not age and does not develop as a person - she remains in the same guise, which emphasizes her artificial nature.

As Mori's ability, Alice is not fully human. Mori can summon her at will and customize her personality as he wishes. In battle, she is able to create endless syringes, throw them like shurikens, use a giant syringe as a weapon, and even levitate. If it is "killed", it does not truly die - Mori can revive it again, although it takes time and energy. Its behavior can be changed by its owner at any time, making it an ideal tool devoid of its own will. However, in some scenes, she takes an unexpected initiative, such as when she helps Mori in a fight against the Guild. This suggests that she does have the rudiments of her own self, albeit one created by Mori.

Interestingly, initially, during the Great War, Alice was submissive and almost insensitive. Only later did Mori tune her, copying the daring nature of the young Akiko Yosano, whom he admired. The name of the ability "Vita Sexualis" is