Silver Fang – The Shooting Star Gin –

Riki, the grandfather of Weed and father of Gin, was born a runt. He was fathered by Shiro and mothered by Yamabuki. Shiro's owner, Gohei, pays no attention to Riki when he comes to pick a pup from the litter. Instead, Riki is never rehomed and becomes close to his mother. Unfortunately, Yamabuki's true owner, who had been sick, was healthy enough to take her back. She didn't feel she could handle two dogs, and decided that he would not take Riki in. Riki severely missed his mother, and one day set out to meet her. On his way, he is attacked by a pack of dogs. Hopelessly outnumbered, Riki tries to escape and falls into a river. Waking up, he learns that his father, Shiro, has rescued him. Riki had never seen his father, but had known his name. Shiro, on the other hand, didn't know that Riki was his son and left before Riki could say anything. But, not before giving him a speech on being strong. Riki makes it his goal and constantly tries to get stronger. (Source: Wikipedia)

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.

After the defeat of Akakabuto, Gin and company travel Japan to console the families of the fallen soldiers. A collection of short stories that take place after the events in Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin. 1-3.Choumon no Tabi (弔問の旅, Journey of Condolences); Business Jump 2009-04, 05, 06 4-5.Kai no San Kyoudai (甲斐の三兄弟,The Three Kai Brothers); Business Jump 2008-02, 03 6-7. Lonely Run (ロンリー・ロン, Lonely Run); Business Jump 2007-01 8-10. Karadaki no Tomon (枯滝の十文, Tomon of the Dried Up Waterfall); Business Jump 2010-03, 04 11-15. Benizakura-hen (紅桜編, Benizakura Compilation); Business Jump 2010-07, 08. 09

A spin-off story about the Kai brothers' puppyhood.

Tells of the friendship between John and Ref, an Akita Inu, that John met on one of the trips with Hidetoshi to Africa. Note: The author, Takahashi Yoshihiro, dedicated this story to the Finnish fans as a thank you for being invited as a honorable guest to the country in 2011.

Story of Akame's family origins dating back to the days when the conflict between Iga and Kouga started.

A spin-off of the hugely popular Ginga Densetsu series! Familiar characters from the Ginga series, led by the usually cool but secretly passionate John, appear one after another! Cute yet strong men fight for their master in this slapstick neighborhood watchdog battle comedy!(Source: Gorakuweb, translated)

The year is 1960, in a snowy mountain village in Oshu. My son, Otto, who will be starting elementary school that year, is surrounded by nature, animals, and his family. Though poor, he is absorbed in the bountiful days. His father doesn't work and spends all his time yelling at his family, his mother is compassionate, and his siblings share his father's tyranny. Otto, the youngest son, is at the mercy of his family, but he continues to embark on small adventures... (Source: Nihonbungeisha, translated)