Online Library
Welcome to BSD-Bibliophile's Online Library
A collection of Japanese literature inspired by the hit manga and anime series Bungou Stray Dogs by Asagiri Kafka and Harukawa35.
I have always been interested in cultures and books, and there was something about Japanese literature that grabbed my attention so strongly it became an obsession. There is definitely something beautiful, mysterious, and relatable in Japanese writing that is unlike literary works from any other culture. It is easy to find the big names, authors like Natsume Sōseki, Mishima Yukio, and Tanizaki Jun'ichirō. But most of Japanese literature remains obscure for English speakers.
As I searched for more books and information about Japanese literary figures and their works I compiled what I found into this library. My only hope is that it will inspire others to explore Japanese literature and maybe even fall in love with it in their own way.
- Anne (BSD-Bibliophile)
Recently Published
The Devil’s Flute Murders (Detective Kindaichi Mysteries) by Yokomizo Seishi
Translated by Jim Rion; published July 4, 2023
Daffodil by Dazai Osamu
Translated by Maplopo; published September 20, 2023
The Siren’s Lament: Essential Stories by Tanizaki Junchiro
Translated by Bryan Karetnyk; published September 26, 2023
Self-Portraits: Stories by Dazai Osamu
Translated by Ralph McCarthy; republished February 6, 2024
Books Available for Preorder:
No Longer Human by Dazai Osamu
A new translation and introduction by Juliet Winters Carpenter; will be released March 5, 2024
Takaoka's Travels by Shibusawa Tatsuhiko
Translated by David Boyd; will be released May 14, 2024
The Little Sparrow Murders by Yokomizo Seishi
Translated by Bryan Karetnyk; will be released September 3, 2024
Publications from 2023
A Spider’s Thread: Kumo-no-ito by Akutagawa Ryunosuke
Translated by Ryo Horikawa; published January 4, 2023
The Moon Over the Mountain: Maiden's Bookshel by Nakajima Atsushi
Illustrated by Nekosuke; published January 31, 2023
The Flowers of Buffoonery by Dazai Osamu
Translated by Sam Bett; published March 7, 2023
The Best Japanese Short Stories: Works by 14 Modern Masters: Kawabata, Akutagawa and More
Translated by Lane Dunlop; published March 14, 2023
Ten Nights of Dreams (English Edition): A New Translation (Tokyo Classic Vintage Books) by Natsume Sōseki
Translated by George Honda; published March 19, 2023
RUN, MELOS! (English edition): A New Translation (Tokyo Classic Vintage Books) by Dazai Osamu
Translated by George Honda; published March 19, 2023
The Restaurant of Many Orders (English Edition): A New Translation (Tokyo Classic Vintage Books)
Translated by George Honda; published March 21, 2023
The Peach Boy — Momotaro (English Edition): A New Translation (Japan Classics Vintage Books) by Akutagawa Ryunosuke
Translated by George Honda; published March 24, 2023
The Tower of London (English Edition): A New Translation (Japan Classics Vintage Books) by Natsume Soseki
Translated by George Honda; published March 24, 2023
Dogra Magra: Translated from Japanese to French to English by Yumeno Kyusaku
Translated by Patrick Honnoré and Colton R Auxier; published April 4, 2023
Soseki NATSUME’s # I Am a Cat Easy Read Hyper-Free Translation Ver.: 60 mins Liberal Arts Book by Natsume Soseki
Translated by George Honda; published April 27, 2023
The Mill House Murders: The Classic Japanese Locked Room Mystery by Ayatsuji Yukito
Translated by Ho-Ling Wong; published May 2, 2023
The Mountain and the Moon by Nakajima Atsushi
Translated by Christopher Jay; published May 3, 2023
No Longer Human by Dazai Osamu
Translated by Natsuo Hayashi; published May 6, 2023
Soseki NATSUME’s # My Personal Individualism Easy Read Hyper-Modern Translation Ver.: 60 mins Liberal Arts Book by Natsume Soseki
Translated by George Honda; published May 7, 2023
Soseki NATSUME’s # Pleasure and Profession Easy Read Hyper-Modern Translation Ver.: 60mins Liberal Arts Book by Natsume Soseki
Translated by George Honda; published May 7, 2023
Soseki NATSUME’s Enlightenment of Modern Japan Easy Read Hyper-Modern Translation Ver.: 60 mins Liberal Arts Book by Natsume Soseki
Translated by George Honda; published May 9, 2023
Osamu DAZAI's # Schoolgirl Easy Read Hyper-Modern Translation Ver.: Modern Liberal Arts Book by Dazai Osamu
Translated by George Honda; published May 11, 2023
Grass and Tree Cairn: Haiku of Santōka by Taneda Santōka
Translated by Hiuraoki Sato; published May 15, 2023
The Surgery Room: Maiden's Bookshelf by Izumi Kyouka
Illustrated by Honojirotowoji; published May 23, 2023
The Moon Over the Mountain: Maiden's Bookshelf by Nakajima Atsushi
Illustrated by Nekosuke; published January 31, 2023
The Surgery Room: Maiden's Bookshelf by Izumi Kyouka
Illustrated by Honojirotowoji; published May 23, 2023
Kappa by Akutagawa Ryunosuke
Translated by Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda & Allison Markin Powell; published June 6, 2023
No Longer Human: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Dazai Osamu
Translated by David Boyd; published June 13, 2023
The Devil’s Flute Murders (Detective Kindaichi Mysteries) by Yokomizo Seishi
Translated by Jim Rion; published July 4, 2023
Daffodil by Dazai Osamu
Translated by Maplopo; published September 20, 2023
The Siren’s Lament: Essential Stories by Tanizaki Junchiro
Translated by Bryan Karetnyk; published September 26, 2023
Publications from 2022
Ghensen: Volume 2: Selected Stories in Modern Japanese Literature
Translated by J.D. Wisgo, published December 8, 2022
*contains "Devil Woman" by Okura Teruko
Poems of the Goat Bilingual Edition by Nakahara Chūya
Translated by Ry Beville; published December, 2022
Hell in a Bottle: Maiden's Bookshelf by Yumeno Kyusaku
Illustrated by Honojirotowoji, published November 15, 2022
Shallow Ones: Asamashiki Mono by Dazai Osamu
Translated by K Asahina; published October 31, 2022
Derelict Student: Kojiki Gakusei by Dazai Osamu
Translated by K Asahina; published October 29, 2022
About Love and Beauty: Ai to Bi ni tsuite by Dazai Osamu
Translated by K Asahina; published October 25, 2022
Modern Japanese Civilization: Translation of Gendai Nihon no Kaika by Natsume Soseki
Translated by Shin Iwata; published October 18, 2022
Grasshopper: Kirigirisu by Dazai Osamu
Translated by K Asahina; published October 11, 2022
Gold & Silver by Tanizaki Jun’ichirō
Translated by Shelley Marshall; published October 6, 2022
A Lie by Dazai Osamu
Translated by Scott Mintz; published August 31, 2022
Hell Screen by Akutagawa Ryunosuke
Translated by Jay Rubin; published August 25, 2022
In a Grove by Akutagawa Ryunosuke
Translated by Takashi Kojima; published July 14, 2022
The Java Sparrow by Natsume Sōseki
Translated by Tim Pinch; published July 14, 2022
Imitation and Indpendence: Translation of Moho to Dokuitsu by Natsume Soseki
Translated by Shin Iwata; published July 12, 2022
Death on Gokumon Island (Detective Kindaichi Mysteries) by Yokomizo Seishi
Translated by Louise Heal Kawai; published July 5, 2022
The Goddess by Dazai Osamu
Translated by Scott Mintz; published June 5, 2022
Tales of a Lascivious Gentleman by Dazai Osamu
Collection of 5 books; Translated by Tom Pinch; published May 16, 2022
My Individualism: Translation of Watakushi no Kojin Shugi by Natsume Soseki
Translated by Shin Iwata; published April 25, 2022
The Setting Sun by Dazai Osamu
Translated by Henry F. Williams; published March 12, 2022
The Nonserial Murders by Sakaguchi Ango
Translated by Shelley Marshall; published March 6, 2022
The Demon of the Lonely Isle by Edogawa Ranpo
Translated by Alexis J Brown; published February 17, 2022
Wind, Light, and the Twenty-Year-Old Me by Sakaguchi Ango
Translated by Maplopo; published February 12, 2022
Six Short Stories: The Early Works of Osamu Dazai
Translated by Michael & Shizuka Blaskowsky, Rychelle Brittain, and Rossa Ó Muireartaigh; published February 3, 2022
No Longer Human: A Novel by Osamu Dazai
Translated by Henry F. Williams; published January 23, 2022
The Boy of the Winds by Miyazawa Kenji
Translated by Roger Pulvers; published January 6, 2022
Longing and Other Stories by Tanizaki Jun’ichirō
Translated by Anthony Chambers and Paul McCarthy; published January 4, 2022
Novels, Short Stories, Poems, and Essays by BSD authors
Literary masterpieces from Japan
Academic sources that focus on Japanese literature and authors
A list of books and ISBNs to help you find Japanese literature published in English
A collection of videos about both Japanese authors and the manga/anime series Bungou Stray Dogs
A collection of photographs, handwriting samples, and more for the authors who inspired Bungou Stray Dogs
A complete collection of quotes and facts by and the authors who inspired Bungou Stray Dogs
Fan translated manga and light novels from the series Bungou Stray Dogs
BSD-Bibliophile's collection of facts about the BSD authors
Check out what authors knew each other!
Links and resources to help search for authors and books
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The Halloween bookshelf full of chilling tales
Every year BSD-Bibliophile conducts a survey about the Japanese authors who inspired the characters in BSD. Check out the results here.
