Dead Apple is canon (events are referenced later). Watch it in this order for best understanding:
Note: The movie’s events are briefly summarized in Season 3, Episode 1, but watching the full film is far better. Bungou Stray Dogs- Dead Apple -Dub-
Crunchyroll/Funimation’s dub is high quality — consistent with the main series. Most main cast reprise their roles. Dead Apple is canon (events are referenced later)
| Character | English VA | Notes | |-----------|------------|-------| | Atsushi Nakajima | Max Mittelman | Excellent emotional range; captures Atsushi’s anxiety and resolve. | | Osamu Dazai | Kaiji Tang | Steals the show — effortlessly switches between goofy and chillingly serious. | | Ryūnosuke Akutagawa | Brian Beacock | Harsh, raspy, perfect for the coughing anti-hero. | | Doppo Kunikida | Patrick Seitz | Ideal stern-but-caring energy. | | Chūya Nakahara | Matthew Mercer | Fan-favorite casting; delivers explosive rage and grace. | | Ranpo Edogawa | Landen McDonald | A bit more playful than sub, but works. | | Shibusawa (villain) | Griffin Burns | Soft, eerie, detached — fits the “collector” vibe. | Note: The movie’s events are briefly summarized in
Special praise: Kaiji Tang’s Dazai and Matthew Mercer’s Chūya have incredible chemistry, especially in the movie’s climax.
A major selling point of the dub is the villain, Shibusawa (voiced by Brandon McInnes). Shibusawa is a quiet, ethereal figure. In the sub, he sounds detached. In the dub, McInnes adds a layer of haunting melancholy. He sounds like a man who is already a ghost, which makes the twist ending far more impactful.