: At 18 years old, Atsushi's selflessness during the bomb threat secures his place in the Agency. Community & Fan Discussion
: Atsushi attempts to reason with the bomber by talking about his own traumatic past and his love for Chazuke (tea on rice). When the bomber activates the device, Atsushi heroically throws himself onto the bomb to protect the others.
: In a moment of classic series levity, Dazai and Kunikida play rock-paper-scissors to decide who has to deal with the bomber. Atsushi is eventually forced to be the distraction.
: Fans frequently discuss how the characters are based on real-life authors. For instance, the rivalry/partnership between Dazai and Kunikida mirrors the real authors' history—interestingly, the real Kunikida's wife was named Haruko, whose name can be read with the same kanji as "Osamu".
: Viewers are introduced to the eccentric and overly affectionate (borderline incestuous) relationship between Junichirou and Naomi.