First Bungô Stray Dogs artbook in France

The first artbook of Bungô Stray Dogs will be released in France on October 30 by Ototo Manga, a well-known publisher specializing in manga. This marks the first time an artbook from the series will be available in the French market.

Format and price details

The artbook will be released in the same format as the manga volumes and will cost 13.90€. This makes it accessible to fans who are familiar with the standard size and style of the series’ publications.

Japanese release and publisher

The same artbook was released in Japan in 2016 by Kadokawa, a major Japanese publisher. It was published on November 4, 2016, in the same format as the manga volumes, indicating a consistent approach to the series’ merchandise.

Content of the artbook

Bungô Stray Dogs - Rakugaki Note is a 130-page color publication that features numerous illustrations created by the illustrator Harukawa 35 for the series. These include initial sketches, covers, and other visual elements from the manga.

Commentary from the mangaka

Each illustration in the artbook is accompanied by a commentary from the mangaka herself, providing insight into the creative process and the development of the series’ visual elements. This adds an extra layer of value for fans of the series.