Well, you could say there are hints of love here and there. But it's not a conventional love story. The series is primarily known for its action and supernatural elements with love being a secondary aspect.
The little girl in Bungo manga is presented as a key element, bringing a sense of freshness and vulnerability. Her presence influences the story's direction and evokes various emotions from readers.
Bungo Stray Dogs is both. It began as a light novel and then was transformed into a manga. The light novel provides detailed storytelling, while the manga brings the characters and scenes to life visually.
Well, an 'alchemist' in alchemist novels is often portrayed as someone who's on a quest for hidden knowledge and magical powers related to transmutation and transformation. It's not just about physical changes but also inner growth and enlightenment.