: Some critics find the humor to be "hit-or-miss," occasionally relying on repetitive physical gags. Those seeking the deep narrative stakes of the main series may find the spin-off's 11-minute "filler" format lacking. Viewer Ratings
: After the bathrooms at their respective headquarters break down, both groups head to a public bathhouse. This segment features Ranpo wanting to have a "crawl race" in the tubs and Dazai tricking Kunikida with false health advice. Critical Consensus Bungou Stray Dogs Wan! Episode 2
The second episode of the chibi spin-off, , titled "Let's Go Flower Gazing! / To the Baths!", is widely praised as a heartwarming and hilarious "therapy" session for fans of the main series . It successfully balances the franchise's eccentric character traits with the lighthearted, low-stakes format of a gag anime. Episode Highlights : Some critics find the humor to be
: Fans on Reddit and IMDb highlight the joy of seeing the full cast, including characters like Gin and Akutagawa, in a setting where they aren't trying to kill each other. This segment features Ranpo wanting to have a
