#odasakunosuke

[endgaims]

Dazai visiting his dear friend's grave, not knowing Oda is always with him. 💐

This is a piece I made for the @bsd_zine

[inside-the-coconut]

“Hey Odasaku, I could say to you, ‘I miss you’ but that is just a joke…” —Osamu Dazai ✨🥺 Print and Sticker available in my Shop 🥺✨ . . . #dazaiedit #dazai #dazaiosamu #dazaiosamuedit #dazaifanart #dazaibsd #bungoustraydogs #bsd #bungostraydogs #oda #odasakunosuke #darkage #sakura #illustration #drawing #print #printdesigns #stickers #anime https://www.instagram.com/p/CpfqykerJPh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[branchbucket]

The Last Drink

[torasame]

BSD Beast Theory:

“This is the only world where he lives and writes novels.”

Why exactly is this the case? Of course, mathematically speaking, this statement would be improbable. Maybe the narrative is just overlooking the sequence of possibilities present in alternate realities - but that may not be the case. There’s an importance in the emphasis Dazai puts on the fact that it’s the only world where Oda lives and writes novels. There are multiple realities where Oda is alive - but not ones where he can pursue his dream.

How can this be? Of course, I obviously can’t detail every possible reality in a Dr Strange-esque fashion, but I might not have to considering that the confines of the available possibilities remain in the parameters of Dazai’s own reality. Remember, the Novel only works if the narrative written in it makes cohesive storyline (something pointedly contradictory to life itself. Then again, it is a Novel, after all). This limitation means we’re (thankfully) limited to the world and circumstances Dazai is aware of. Think of it like a deck of cards, in a sense. You can’t change the values in the deck but you can shuffle them around to turn the cards in your favour. Simply put, Dazai cannot rewrite the past or touch things nor can he just overwrite Mimic’s existence, for example. As the manga puts it “you can’t just write ‘all of humanity dies’” because you need to be able to construct a comprehensive-enough plot to reach that sort of conclusion. Even then, it’d be close to impossible because you’d have to account for details out of your control.

In this case, Dazai can’t just say “Mimic does not exist.” Think about it, if you took the 4 of spades out of the deck, you wouldn’t only lack a set of 4s, but you would also lack a 4 in a set of ace to king. You’d ultimately be lacking a card and of course, reality isn’t a game of “go-fish.” This means the only option Dazai has is to counter the events of canon.

Mori’s overarching plan of pressuring the government with Mimic is what ultimately leads to Oda’s death alongside Gide’s insistence on Oda being the only person who could kill him. There’s no doubt Mori is aware of Gide’s ability and he may understand Gide’s sentiments to a slight degree. This is evident in how Mori seems to know that Oda doesn’t want to be rescued, despite initially agreeing to Dazai’s request. Mori understands that Mimic has probably done something to shift Oda’s resolve and sees this as an opportune way to irradiate the organization. You can see that the PM does send gunmen to aid Oda, but in the end, he and Gide are the last ones standing. In Mori’s eyes and in regard to the state the PM was in at the time, there may have been no other way to eliminate Gide. 

But what other measures are present to prevent this whole ordeal? A number of possibilities can be considered of course - but we know of the only plausible one that held out: Dazai’s rise to power as the PM boss. Think about it, anyone could have tried to overthrow Mori but the question lies in their competence and willingness to. With this criteria, we can understand how Beast managed to act as the only effective countermeasure in the aspect of saving Oda.

So we’ve managed to replace Mori. Woo hoo Dazai is the mafia boss and can probably cut Oda some slack and yet, that reality wouldn’t suffice.

Whatever. Maybe we can overlook certain aspects of canon and say that Oda and Dazai manage to leave the PM together with the help of Ango. We can say Dazai becomes the boss and deserts soon after coming into power. But of course, that still wouldn’t be plausible since it comes into conflict with Soseki’s three-fold plan. Dazai couldn’t just leave the mafia unattended and there isn’t anyone else fit to run in the position other than him or Mori. 

Even if there is a world where both Oda and Dazai could live together - one major hindrance remains in the form of Dazai himself.

The truth of the matter is something Oda points out himself: “There is nothing in this world that can fill the emptiness inside you.”

In other words: There is no world where Dazai does not wish to die.

Something important to remember is that Oda is not Dazai’s ultimate means of salvation - Oda is not Dazai’s reason to live. I’ll apologize to fellow odazai enjoyers because of that - but if you look at it realistically and in the context of the story, you’ll find that the statement isn’t too far off.

In any reality they have a relationship together, Dazai puts Oda’s dream at risk with the inevitably of his suicide. His death would traumatize Oda to a degree we’ve already witnessed with the death of the kids. The inevitability of his death, in turn, would mean that Oda may be able to live in that world but will never be able to pursue his dream.

Through Beast, Dazai positions himself in the seat that prevents Oda’s death by external means and preserves Oda’s dream by their lack of affiliation. Dazai puts himself in a position where Oda thinks nothing of him - a position where Oda can go on with life even in the event of his death. He pulls an Itachi, to put it simply.

In short, Beast is Dazai’s meticulously crafted design created to safeguard both Oda’s life and his dream, seeing as they are both inexplicably intertwined.

In this fixed deck of cards, they’re both destined to be dealt bad hands. At least in this way, Dazai manages to ensure that this doesn't have to be the case for Oda. 

Honestly, I came to this epiphany while brainstorming for a fic. I’m just humbled by how intricately woven the plot is and at the same time, I’m sitting here realizing Asagiri-sensei had laid out a  statement that I have (hopefully) managed to prove as though it were a math problem.

Is this meant to hinder anyone (including myself) from imagining a reality where odazai can both live in relative harmony? Of course not. It probably wouldn’t have even with that intention in mind. I’m pretty sure this may already be common knowledge but it probably wouldn’t hurt to compile my thoughts. It’s just some random shot in the dark, by no means comprehensive, and the aftermath of exploring the “universe conspires against us” concept. Overall, not much to it and of course it’s “just a theory, a film theory” or well, anime theory in this case.

And that’s about it. Good on you for making it through the ramble. There’s no cool ending to this amalgamation but you can imagine a pat on the back or whatever helps. Anyway, thanks for making it through this TedTalk. 

[animestuff]

Dazai Osamu | BSD Dead Apple

[mega-super-hell-is-my-home]

So, I recently saw a post on tumblr about a company that takes your ashes and turns it into a beautiful orb/gem.

And I thought of a headcanon where Oda was cremated, and so Dazai had turned his ashes into a jewel and replaced the jewel in his bolotie with Oda's.

And whenever he gets nostalgic or worried, he fiddles with his bolotie.

Whenever he visits Bar Lupin, he sits there and just remembers that a piece of his love is with him and that he's not alone yet.

One day, Atsushi seed Dazai fiddle with the tie, and asks him why he does that.

Dazai doesn't reply and just closes his eyes and smiles.

[enerimess]

Finally, the present I bought to me for my job interview went well. I'm changing my life, step by step, but never forgetting my inner world, based on fandom, fictional characters and a lot of plots. . . #odasaku #odasakunosuke #storiesofosakalife #bungoustraydogs #japan #book #japaneseauthor #fandom #changinglife #bsd #bungousd https://www.instagram.com/p/CKFIH0UFRaI/?igshid=1wr9qit0y63qy

[kaylichun]

Abstract Melancholy

So far I guess, it’s interesting in styluses.

“It’s the fact, knowing someone by your side. It’s the same as missing them alive or dead. It’s my own way of mourning. Remembering them.”

[belhoshino]

Making my BSD OC, Kaede with Bungou mayoi artstyle i really happy that turn out like this~~

[dazai-yokohama]

Me encanta el libro oficial de ilustraciones de #bungoustraydogs Rakugaki note. Aquí tres de los autores y amigos cuando estaban el la #portmafiagrp #dazaiosamu #odasakunosuke y #sakaguchiango dibujados por #harukawasango https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-NG3FKeEd/?igshid=r44yi6ey3mkw

[orangedelusions]

Finally- ODAZAI!!

Thanks to my friend for lend me the magic item- yes, i need to sell my organ to buy it.

#odazai #bungoustraydogs #fanart #dazaiosamu #odasakunosuke #digitalart #manga #太宰治 #文豪ストレイドッグス https://www.instagram.com/p/B3epuORBkiI/?igshid=oa7gbb3qn3v1

[doubleblaack]

I just published "Wonderment" of my story "Reflections of The Past". https://my.w.tt/9j3yfRWTHY

[kamapon]

Who wants and Odasaku button badge? Find them in my online store https://t.co/5xF74qaVC7 (link in my profile) #bsd #BungouStrayDogs #odasakunosuke #bungosd #fanmerch https://www.instagram.com/p/Btqp7j-in7t/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rx3pct4hyt2m

[torasame]

finally writing again after exams and google docs decides to just 

[animestuff]

Dazai Osamu | BSD Dead Apple

Song: If I Surrender by Citizen Soldier

Edit: TheCursedSoul29

AMV:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPrXPhyJydU/?utm_medium=copy_link

[rinlevi15]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! #odasakunosuke #sakunosukeoda #bungoustraydogstalesofthelost #bungoustraydogs #ssr #ihatescouting (at Santa Ana, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtgUmOFFzK9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qnjlpra4uf1r