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library-with-tales · 4 years

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Bungou Stray Dogs Band AU that I spontaneously came up with like a second ago.

Based off the mobile game if you haven’t noticed. Someone probably already thought of this buuuuut I like my idea so here we go:

World setting

Port Mafia, Armed Detective Agency and The Guild are music agencies while the other smaller groups are just bands (haven’t read manga yet but I’m aware there are other groups). The Special-too-long-of-a-name people are the big boy cooperation (I am so uneducated with the music world why do I do this to myself).

Port Mafia are filled with talented people yes, but they have the habit of straining the music artists sometimes (this will be relevant in a bit) and are more focused on the monz. If you want a reference, their music are on the same level as your good ol’ big pop groups, the real famous on the radio ones.

Armed Detective Agency (in this case they’re called Armed Music Agency, yes they are still armed) is a smaller agency since they prioritize quality and feelings over quantity and catchiness, which makes them pretty indie tbh, They have songs that don’t particularly appear on the radio a lot, if not, not at all. Though they’re talented all the same.

The Guild are basically the equivalent to K-pop and J-pop, not quite famous in Yokohama, but definitely famous enough to go on tour there.

Atsushi’s arc

There were a few ideas for him (music school was in the draft but I dunked it faster than I pulled it up) but it boils down to one thing: Atsushi accidentally becomes a famous singer from an old video he made when he wasn’t fully into music yet. He, being the oblivious guy he is, suddenly starts gaining fans and is beyond confused yet appreciates it very much.

Though not sure why people are calling him the Beast below The Moonlight (Plot twist, you big stupidhead, that was the title of the old song you made). He goes along with it though, calling himself Moon Tiger, which is so him honestly.

Anyways it’s not Dazai if he doesn’t try to drown himself so while Atsushi’s vibing by the open canal he just sees him. Like canon, Atsushi saves Dazai. But the thing about Atsushi is; he’s camera shy and most of his videos have him covering his face and out of camera view, so Dazai doesn’t immediately recognize him as the famous youtube singer.

As thanks, Dazai treats Atsuhi to dinner with Kunikida, and Dazai has a hunch that Atsushi is Moon Tiger so they start a small convo about it. Atsushi’s all; “ERRRRMMMMMMM” and he wants to leave until:

“Y’know, whoever Moon Tiger is, I’d totally pay a lot of money to hear him sing.” Dazai hums. Kunikida kinda agrees to this, saying how talent like his shouldn’t come totally for free. Atsushi doesn’t ask for donations or get youtube money (because he dunno how :( ) so he’s almost flat broke, and this kinda perks his interest.

“Actually, uh, I kinda know Moon Tiger. I didn’t want to bring it up because I thought you’d ask for autographs or something ha ha. I agree with the paying part.” Atsushi you’re low key greedy ngl, Pre-Bullshit Atsushi was greedy. Money-eyed hoe. “If you want I can get you to meet him, but he won’t wanna show his face so it’s gotta be somewhere he can hide himself while still being able to sing.”

“Done!” Dazai holds his hand out like it’s some sort of deal. “I know a place.”

I’m sorry Dazai, but I’m not smart or sexy as you, so I don’t know the place. Let’s go with the regular canon spot, yeah? And Dazai listens while Atsushi sings behind a big crate and when Atsushi is done, he expects money but he gets a thunderous applause instead and suddenly his identity is revealed and everyone is clapping and staring at him super amazed.

And Atsushi faints from being too overwhelmed.

Anyways, things happen, some parts are alike to canon, some parts aren’t. Atsushi’s main goal in this AU is to get over his terrible stage fright while simultaneously trying to avoid clashing with Port Mafia, who at first, wants to recruit him before he fully signs the contract with AMA.

I don’t know how battles would work in this, but they happen.

Dazai’s backstory

So my man Dazai amirite?

Not a surprise, he used to be under Port Mafia. At some point he does numerous collabs with free lancer Chuuya because Chuuya’s little sheep band had an issue with copyright with Port Mafia (oops).

Onto the main course though: Odasaku.

Ango is in charge of Oda and Dazai, who usually does music together because they’re friends (hurray). But Oda had long gave up on doing vocals because his throat just couldn’t handle it, he much prefers writing music and Dazai doesn’t mind because he never has extremely big ideas anyways.

A clash with Mimic happens and Mori’s all: We need more music we need to stay number one. And so -I dunno how- he forces Oda to finally use his voice to sing via Ango’s persuasion.

Oda completely loses his voice in the end, like he completely damaged it, and he can’t handle the music industry anymore so he leaves. And Dazai’s all: “Don’t go please.”

And Oda writes on his phone and holds it out for Dazai, “This agency. It doesn’t care much for music, does it? I used to sing because I liked singing, because there were feelings in it. But slowly this agency stopped me from being able to do that. Dazai. Don’t you think you should sing with feelings too? You’ve never made an opinion on my ideas, is it because you can’t or you won’t?”

And Dazai realizes he only likes doing music because of the people around him, especially Oda, and now that Oda isn’t in Port Mafia anymore, it just isn’t the same. He’s been making music to grab people’s attention and not much because he wanted to. So he decides to change and switches agencies.

(His relationship with Akutagawa is as straining as canon; “I don’t care about how you made this dumb song, it’s not good enough! How will anyone want to listen to this crap?” Now Aku’s music are catchy and all but lacking in meaning.)

Other things

Yosano’s music is pretty rough, but it literally lets all the feelings out, so it becomes pretty nice. So you know that music that cures this and cures that? That’s Yosano’s music, except it’s really hardcore. I don’t know how she does it, she just does.

Kyouka is the daughter of two big music geniuses and is expected to be the same, so she gets an immediate acceptance into Port Mafia and it nearly breaks her until Atsushi meets her. During a concert or something -because in the end, Atsushi’s still the fan boy type- Atsushi goes up to Kyouka and asks if she’s okay and stuff.

“I’ve made 35 songs, but I can’t...hear my own voice, my own music...” Your Lie in April ref do not hunt me please.

Ranpo is known to have serious in depth meaning behind his music, and a good 20% are just matryoshka songs (he gives out stuff if you find out if his song is an in depth meaning one or just nonsense that somehow speaks meaning while having no theme at all)

Poe’s are somewhat the same as Ranpo, except they’re more like stories to be honest, and his songs get numerous fan interpretation and so far, Ranpo always gets it right. The only one who ever does without missing a beat (ha ha got em.)

Debating if I should just make Kunikida an agent or a music artist that just likes writing songs rather than performing them.

Naomi could be an idol ngl but she’s not, she’s her brother’s number one fan! (She’s a secretary in the agency.)

Chuuya’s more famous for his pretty looks than his music at this point, but it doesn’t mean he’s a shit music artist though.

Higuchi is Aku’s agent.

Kenji’s songs are so happy and go-lucky it makes anyone listening to it feel pumped up. Hence his music are often used in AMVs or sports exercise (what a range!)

Yumeno’s music are those cursed type of songs that weren’t meant to be creepy or weird to begin with (e.g Tonight You Belong To Me, it’s an innocent song yet it can be taken as horror(?)) but end up becoming one anyways.

Dazai’s songs are so sad sometimes but they’re always upbeat. A weird yet perfect balance for his listeners.

That’s all I got! Honestly, don’t really know how to develop The Guild in this, maybe one day I will.

#bungou stray dogs #bsd #band au #dazai osamu #atsushi nakajima #kunikida doppo #yosano akiko #odasaku sakunosuke #kyouka izumi #akutagawa ryuunosuke #yumeno kyuusaku #edogawa ranpo #edgar allen poe #higuchi ichiyo #kenji miyazawa #tanizaki naomi #nakahara chuuya

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akutagawaprize · 7 years

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TAISHO STRAY DOGS

Hi, I've been inactive for a while but another quick one for all those following me, akutagawaprize is a sideblog dedicated solely to Taisho Stray Dogs (大正ストレイドッグス).

For those who don't know, Taisho Stray Dogs is a Japanese manga series written by Franz Asagiri and illustrated by Sango Natsukawa. It has been serialized in the weekly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP and an anime television series adaptation was produced by SHAFT.

(cr: @rainy4024)

Akutagawa Ryuunosuke, believing himself to be cursed by his deceased mother, decides to seek the help of a spiritualist who goes by the name of Dazai Osamu. Except that this Dazai was nothing but a fake, and that Akutagawa wasn't actually cursed, but rather, part of the few who have been granted supernatural abilities. Dazai takes a liking to Akutagawa and insists on making him his protégé despite the latter's straight refusal. A series of events leaves Akutagawa deeply indebted to Dazai, so in the end he has no choice but to join the Armed Detective Agency, a powerful firm of supernatural investigators who handle bizarre cases even the police or the military won't take.

Main Characters:

◘ Akutagawa Ryuunosuke - Akutagawa is an Agency rookie who is more interested in reading books or doing paperwork than going out on official missions. He gives the impression of being worldly due to how well-read he is, but in reality is quite an airhead and will believe almost anything said to him no matter its absurdity. When asked about his health, he would assure that he hasn't been sick in a while, but would then violently cough before he could get his next words out. Akutagawa's childhood wasn't something he was proud of, and until now he has nightmares of his insane mother's clammy hands around his neck and him activating Rashomon as a means to defend himself. Something about Akutagawa attracts bothersome personalities, with the list including Dazai (who motherhens him) and Atsushi (whose fascination with him causes trouble for the Agency). He values human life, but is anxious about his own future, since a small part of him agrees with his mother that his existence was a mistake. Currently Kyouka's partner.

His ability is called Rashomon. Akutagawa can control his garments to serve as a protective cloak from physical and/or energy attacks. While it can block off attacks, it isn't impenetrable and can be removed by energy drain or extreme force. At its best, it can stretch to encircle an area of around 10m radius. The "thinner" Rashomon stretches, the chances of an ability piercing through increases. Though a defensive ability, Akutagawa has shown numerous use of Rashomon, including catching things to deflect them back, using the cloak to carry heavy weights, and sealing off entrances and exits to trap enemies in a room.

◘ Dazai Osamu - A charismatic young man with narcisstic tendencies, Dazai is considered by the Agency as both the essential mood-maker and their resident troublemaker. While he seems bright and easygoing, he can easily switch to being glum and moody. He has a bad habit of asking women he had just met to commit double suicide with him. Ranpo likes giving him instructions on how to cause mischief, which he follows to the letter. Kunikida chastises him for always slacking off while other colleagues describe him as the most useless ikemen. Dazai grew up in the mafia, though looking back, his reason for joining was something as shallow as wanting to look cool and important. He is childhood friends with Chuuya and was once his partner, but Dazai could only remember himself being the shorter man's punching bag. An incident involving Oda and Ango caused him to defect. Even so, he's still not sure if he finally found a place he can belong in with the Agency. Dazai may not look like it, but he had been a candidate for an Executive position. He is cunning enough, and can hold his own in a hand-to-hand combat. Currently Kunikida's partner, though he keeps begging Fukuzawa to let him be paired up with Akutagawa. Covers his right eye with bandages.

His ability is called No Longer Human. He has one of the abilities that are dependent on Eyes. In his case, he can detect ability users at any time and at any given place, as long as he has visuals of them. Once he sees an ability in action, he will automatically be able to tell how the ability works and what the weaknesses of said ability are. His ability isn’t affected by nullification.

◘ Izumi Kyouka - Kyouka was a former member of Port Mafia. She was Ozaki's most treasured disciple, but she decided to leave as soon as she stepped into the world of light. Despite this, her decision was not solely for herself. Rather, she wants to prove that she can blossom elsewhere and grow stronger in preparation for a future where she can persuade Ozaki to leave her criminal past behind and start over. A fastidious eater, she cannot eat anything unless she knows how it was prepared. She values cleanliness and neatness, so she gets along with Kunikida. Her poker face makes it hard for people to tell what she's thinking, but she's actually cheerier than she looks, even exuding an idol-like appeal when wearing modern clothes. Has a habit of collecting rabbit goods. Currently Akutagawa's partner.

Her ability is called Demon Snow. She can summon a corporeal phantom which wields a naginata. Kyouka has full control of Demon Snow, but its movements are clumsy, thanks to Kyouka being inexperienced herself. Demon Snow can communicate with Kyouka, who in turn is quite temperamental and will continue a conversation only when she's feeling like it.

◘ Kunikida Doppo - The perfectionist Kunikida is known for keeping a notebook which he uses for data-gathering, planning schedules and most importantly, as a medium for his ability. He writes down events of the day because he thought it important to record every moment lest one day he forgets. It is a recent habit, and his earliest entry is around 2 years back. He actually likes to just sit in a park and look at nature, but work gives him no time so he has a few plants on his desk and home. He gave Ranpo a cactus for his birthday. Keeps himself updated with the latest news, partly because of his work, partly because "the state of the times" as he calls it, interest him. He is passionate in everything he does, but when he is in a slump he is incapable of hearing reason and would sulk by himself. Kunikida is adept at martial arts, second only to Fukuzawa. He's a good marksman too, though he admits he doesn't like the feel of guns in his hands. Currently Dazai's partner.

His ability is called Doppo Poetry. - Kunikida can store any object in the pages of his notebook, provided that he has filled up its lines with his own handwriting (it can be gibberish or not). Limitation is 1 paper per object, and it must be a nonliving material. He can also store objects larger than the notebook, provided he can pull them back out. Can be activated by anyone.

◘ Nakajima Atsushi - Atsushi was an orphan picked up by Mori somewhere in the South seas. Due to the potential of his ability, he has been targeted by assassins and researchers throughout his life and has travelled all over Asia. After experiencing being treated as his own person by Mori, Atsushi decided he'd rather stay in the mafia after all. Known in underground circles as the "weretiger", his very appearance causes unease even in non-hostile encounters. During "hunts" he can become berserk and incapable of being reasoned with, so Chuuya was assigned to keep an eye on him. He likes to toy with his enemies but would break out into a maniacal laugh when facing opponents he deems either strong or amusing. Outside of battles, he interacts little with people. He likes reading, so Higuchi sometimes smuggles books out of Mori's library for him. Mori knows, but as long as the books don't come back to him tattered he doesn't mind. For Atsushi, he kills because he wants to find the "meaningfulness" of life, no matter how little this makes sense to other people.

His ability is called Beast Beneath the Moonlight. He can transform and manifest various tiger body parts at will, such as tiger forearms with claws, or a tiger tail. His senses of sight, smell, and hearing are all superhumanly acute, and he has been show to possess immense speed, durability, strength, stamina, and endurance on several occasions. The most frightening aspect of his power is his spontaneous regeneration factor, which allows him to recreate lost or damaged tissues, organs and limbs. Contrary to certain rumors circulating in the underworld, he cannot fully transform into a tiger.

◘ Nakahara Chuuya - An Executive member who has been in the mafia for as long as he could remember. Though Mori knew from one glance that Chuuya was a hopeless case as far as managing the organization goes, he still thought the kid had great potential as an Executive. In other words, he is still a sheepdog, but at least he's gotten some credit for once. Has a height complex and loves his tacky hats no matter how many times Atsushi rolls his eyes at them. Lives a luxurious lifestyle and has a habit of ordering expensive imported wines whenever he gets his paycheck. Usually he is coolheaded and even friendly, but in the presence of alcohol he is prone to drunken rants and displays of violence. Currently Atsushi’s partner, or caretaker, depending on how you look at it. Gets along the most with everyone in the mafia, the exception being ex-mafia Dazai, who was absolutely terrified of him. One of Port Mafia's best martial artists, and has mastered Xing Yi Quan style.

His ability is called For The Tainted Sorrow. His ability allows him to nullify others' abilities through direct contact. The longer he stays in contact, the longer the effect of the nullification will last. The ability has to be working and contact must be with the ability user for it to work.

#bungou stray dogs #nakajima atsushi #akutagawa ryunosuke #akutagawa ryuunosuke #i commissioned the art btw so dw abt that #the yinyang au i cooked up since last year #wrote bits and pieces that will never see the light of day #april fools post haha #also taisho stray dogs is a stupid title but take it i can't think of anything else on the fly #taisho stray dogs

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