Kafka Asagiri is a Japanese manga author and novelist, best known as the creator of the popular series Bungo Stray Dogs. Before his career in writing, Asagiri worked for a car company. He made his debut in the literary world with the manga series Bungo Stray Dogs, which began serialization in 2012. Bungo Stray Dogs has been adapted into a successful anime series, light novels, and a film, gaining a significant international fanbase. Asagiri is also the author of the light novel series Minase Youmu and the Really Scary Cthulhu Myth.

Sango Harukawa is a Japanese manga artist and illustrator, most famously recognized for her captivating artwork in the popular series Bungo Stray Dogs. She is the artist behind the original manga, bringing to life the characters and world created by writer Kafka Asagiri. Harukawa's responsibilities on Bungo Stray Dogs extend beyond the main manga series. She also provides the illustrations for the accompanying light novels, further defining the visual identity of the franchise.