Ginga Densetsu Weed Gaiden

Also known as: 銀牙伝説ウィード外伝

by Yoshihiro Takahashi

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 3-4. Lonely Ron (ロンリーロン, Lonely Ron); Shounen Sunday Zoukan 1992-09, 10 5-6. 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