Bungo Stray Dogs season 5 episode 6 review: Nikolai's game sets up Dazai and Fyodor in a race against time

By: Gokul Chettiyar Aug 17, 2023
Bungo Stray Dogs season 5 episode 6 was plot-centric, as every moment contributed to the story. At one end, fans saw the back-and-forth between Ranpo and Fukuchi.
Bungo Stray Dogs season 5 episode 6 review: Nikolai's game sets up Dazai and Fyodor in a race against time

In the latest episode of Bungo Stray Dogs season 5, which is episode 6, the plot took center stage as every scene had a meaningful contribution to the ongoing story. On one hand, viewers witnessed the intriguing interactions between Ranpo and Fukuchi. Following that, there was an interesting twist when Nikolai Gogol introduced a game that forced these two characters into a race against time.

This episode, titled "At the Port in the Sky (Part 2)," continued to delve into the events. Fukuchi successfully managed to retrieve the One Order, a significant item in the series. However, Ranpo had a clever backup plan that prevented Fukuchi from utilizing it until a critical moment, which turned out to be when a Vampire attack began. Amidst this chaos, Fukuchi intended to activate the One Order, but it was Aya who rescued Bram from captivity, altering the course of events once again.

Bungo Stray Dogs Season 5, Episode 6: Fukuchi's Attempt to Use the One Order Ends in Failure

Fukuchi as seen in Bungo Stray Dogs season 5 (Image via BONES)
Fukuchi as seen in Bungo Stray Dogs season 5 (Image via BONES)

While fearing that someone had spied on him and Jouno, Ranpo got Kunikida to blast a bomb at the airport. Upon hearing the commotion, Fukuchi got Tetcho and Teruko to help him retrieve the One Order that was bound to crash into the airport. Fortunately, Ranpo had Ango set a failsafe to stop the Hunting Dogs leader from using the weapon before the vampire attack began.

Fukuchi immediately planned on getting Bram to start the attack. However, Aya had run away with him. Following that, he convinced the vampire to help her stop the destruction.

Bungo Stray Dogs Season 5, Episode 6: Nikolai Gogol Comes to the Aid of Dazai and Fyodor

Sigma and Nikolai as seen in Bungo Stray Dogs season 5 (Image via BONES)
Sigma and Nikolai as seen in Bungo Stray Dogs season 5 (Image via BONES)

In Bungo Stray Dogs, we witnessed an intriguing turn of events as Nikolai Gogol and Sigma took action to rescue Dazai and Fyodor from their captivity. Nikolai's conflicted emotions were evident, as he harbored a desire to eliminate Fyodor but also wanted to avoid acting purely on instinct. This led him to devise a dangerous game, one that could potentially result in fatal consequences for either Dazai or Fyodor if they lost.

The game's premise was that both Dazai and Fyodor had to inject themselves with lethal poison. The antidote for this poison was in Nikolai's possession. The two captives were then challenged to escape from their prison, with the promise that the first one to reach the outside would be granted the antidote. All the while, Sigma watched this tense situation unfold in shock and disbelief.

 

Bungo Stray Dogs season 5 episode 6 Review

Aya and Bram as seen in Bungo Stray Dogs season 5 (Image via BONES)
Aya and Bram as seen in Bungo Stray Dogs season 5 (Image via BONES)

In episode 6 of Bungo Stray Dogs season 5, the characters found themselves thrust into a high-stakes race against time. While fans initially presumed they had ample time until the anime's final episode to witness significant conflicts, the latest events in this episode accelerated the storyline. As a result, the episode successfully rekindled the audience's engagement and interest.

Considering the popularity of the character, his emergence along with Fyodor from their imprisonment is likely to have a positive impact on the anime's ratings and overall captivation factor.

Final thoughts on Bungo Stray Dogs season 5 episode 6

Fyodor as seen in Bungo Stray Dogs season 5 (Image via BONES)
Fyodor as seen in Bungo Stray Dogs season 5 (Image via BONES)

In the sixth episode of Bungo Stray Dogs season 5, Fukuchi's attempt to utilize the One Order was thwarted despite his previous efforts to restrict its access, with little assistance from Ango. Meanwhile, Dazai and Fyodor were left with a mere half-hour window to break free from the prison, otherwise succumbing to the poison.

Aya, on her part, managed to liberate Bram from Fukuchi's grasp. Now, her urgency lies in swiftly escaping the airport and establishing contact with the agency. With these significant developments, it's clear that the upcoming episode holds the promise of being quite eventful.

You can now read the Bungo Stray Dogs manga on MangaMonster for free, complete with high-quality English translation.

 

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