Dazai Osamu was 18 years old when Odasaku (Oda Sakunosuke) died.
Dazai's Age During Key Events
The pivotal period known as the "Dark Era" in Dazai's life, which features the tragic death of his close friend Oda Sakunosuke, occurred when Dazai was 18 years old. This event significantly shaped his future, prompting him to leave the Port Mafia and eventually join the Armed Detective Agency.
Understanding Dazai's trajectory involves looking at key milestones in his youth:
- Age 15: Dazai Osamu became a member of the Port Mafia. Even at this young age, he displayed exceptional strategic intelligence and quickly ascended through their ranks.
- Age 16: Several critical events transpired during this year, including the incidents detailed in spin-offs and light novels such as Stormbringer, The Day I Picked Up Dazai, and Dazai, Chuuya, Fifteen Years Old. These experiences further solidified his reputation and understanding of the underworld.
- Age 18: This was the age when the "Dark Era" unfolded. The culmination of this arc was Oda Sakunosuke's death, which deeply impacted Dazai and motivated him to seek a life dedicated to helping others, honoring Oda's final wish.
Below is a summary of Dazai's age during these formative periods:
| Event | Dazai's Age |
|---|---|
| Joins Port Mafia | 15 |
| Incidents like Stormbringer, The Day I Picked Up Dazai, Dazai, Chuuya, Fifteen Years Old | 16 |
| Dark Era and Oda Sakunosuke's Death | 18 |
| Leaves Port Mafia | 18 |
| Joins Armed Detective Agency (two years after Oda's death) | 20 |
The "Dark Era" storyline is a fundamental part of the Bungo Stray Dogs narrative, providing crucial insight into Dazai's character and his complex past. For more comprehensive details on Dazai Osamu's history and the timeline of the series, you can explore resources like the Bungo Stray Dogs Wiki.
