Silver Fang Legend Riki

This collection of short stories features a variety of tales about dogs, including the exploits of “Justice,” a vigilante group made up of pet dogs; the coming-of-age story of Ron, a timid family dog who sets out on a journey in search of freedom; the love and courage that Kenta, a bullied boy, learns from a stray puppy named Shion; and the author’s deep affection for his own wolfdog, Hanako! (Source: Nihon Bungeisha, translated) Stories included: 2. **Mel no Tabidachi** (メルの旅立ち, Mel's Trip); Manga Goraku Super Special Issue 3. **Lonely Ron** (ロンリーロン, Lonely Ron); Shounen Sunday Zoukan 1992-09, 10 4. **Lonely Ron** (ロンリーロン, Lonely Ron); Shounen Sunday Zoukan 1992-09, 10 5. **Shion no Kaze** (シオンの疾風, Strong Winds of Zion); Monthly Shounen Ace 1996-02, 03 6. **Shion no Kaze** (シオンの疾風, Strong Winds of Zion); Monthly Shounen Ace 1996-02, 03 7. **HANAKO** (HANKO); Weekly Manga Goraku

A giant demon bear named Akakabuto has taken over Futago pass. Shortly after, a silver, tiger-striped Akita pup named Gin is born and is trained as a bear-dog. Gin is brought to Riki (the leader of a large pack of dogs and Gin's father) to join the pack. Riki let's him join after proving his strenght and sends his platoons to all parts of Japan to recruit strong males to fight Akakabuto. Gin, the third generation of bear-dogs goes through many hardships for the purpose of stopping the terrifying bear, Akakabuto. (Source: Anime News Network) *Note: Chapter count reflects the original serialization in Weekly Shounen Jump. The chapters were later combined into 55 chapters for the tankōbon release.*

A wild dog named Weed happens to hear that he is the son of Gin, the great leader of Ohu, who lead the dogs of Ohu to victory in a fight against the monstrous bear Akakabuto. Weed wants to find his father no matter of what. On his search, Weed meets many friends and enemies. (Source: Anime News Network) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*