Kafka Asagiri is a Japanese author best known for creating the popular manga series "Bungo Stray Dogs," which he writes while collaborating with illustrator Sango Harukawa. The series, which began serialization in 2012, features characters named after famous literary figures who possess supernatural abilities. Asagiri's work blends action, mystery, and literary references in a unique supernatural setting. His notable works include "Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 9" and the alternate universe story "Bungo Stray Dogs BEAST." The franchise has expanded to include light novels, anime adaptations, and films, cementing Asagiri's place in contemporary Japanese popular culture.