Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple (Vol. 4)

In the climactic final volume of Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple, the sinister plot to wipe out the world’s gifted reaches its apex. As fog consumes the city and powers go berserk, Atsushi Nakajima and Ryunosuke Akutagawa must unite—however reluctantly—to confront the mastermind behind the chaos: Tatsuhiko Shibusawa.

With time running out and the fate of countless gifted individuals hanging in the balance, this finale is packed with high-stakes battles, emotional revelations, and the ultimate test of willpower and identity. Adapted from the hit anime film, this manga version enhances the visual drama with detailed art and a tighter narrative focus.

Main Themes of the Book

• Duality and Rivalry: Atsushi and Akutagawa's relationship is pushed to the limit, challenging what it means to be enemies—or allies.
• Sacrifice and Redemption: Characters are forced to confront their past and make choices with permanent consequences.
• Power and Control: The story explores the fear of gifted abilities and society's response to power gone unchecked.
• Survival and Legacy: The battle is not just physical but philosophical—who deserves to survive in a world reshaped by power?

Why you should read this manga 

• Delivers a satisfying and action-packed resolution to the Dead Apple arc.
• Features one of the most iconic Atsushi–Akutagawa collaborations in the series.
• Includes bonus scenes and artistic enhancements not found in the anime.
• A must-read for fans of the Bungo Stray Dogs universe and supernatural thrillers.
• Offers psychological depth behind the powers and personalities of key characters.

Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple Vol. 4 is an explosive and emotional finale that perfectly wraps up one of the franchise’s darkest and most dramatic arcs. With powerful artwork and intense storytelling, it captures the essence of what makes Bungo Stray Dogs unforgettable—flawed heroes, complex villains, and the fight for something bigger than oneself.