Dazai might be suicidal, but he embodies the core theme of Bungo Stray Dogs and drives the story forward through his ...

Sensei—a character based on a real-life literary icon with a tragic past. Specifically, Sensei is inspired by Osamu Dazai, one of modern Japan’s most celebrated authors. Dazai’s ...

A portrait drawn by literary giant Osamu Dazai (1909-1948) has gone on display for the first time since it was created more than 70 years ago. It is being exhibited at the Mitaka City Gallery of ...