“Tiger-striped Akita Gin embarks on epic journey to unite allies against monstrous bears threatening Japan's mountain villages.”
Silver Fang
銀牙 流れ星銀
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Synopsis
Tiger-striped Akita Gin embarks on epic journey to unite allies against monstrous bears threatening Japan's mountain villages.
Born with the rare brindle coat of a tiger-striped Akita, Gin stands out among his littermates and carries the expectations of becoming a great bear-hunting dog. In a land where monstrous bears threaten the peace of remote mountain villages, Gin begins to sense a destiny larger than the life planned for him. Drawn by tales of courage and a desire to protect his home, the young dog sets off on an epic journey across Japan, gathering allies and forging bonds that will test every ounce of his strength and spirit. Together, these unlikely companions prepare to face an overwhelming force in a clash that will decide the fate of both human and animal realms.
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Community consensus
Derived from 23 sampled reviews
What 23 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.91 · split reception
5.8 pts
Recommenders 8.8 · others 3.0
↓ 1.91
Running avg · Mar 2008 → May 2025
- 10 “I can rewatch this endlessly; the story and uniquely personality-rich characters still amaze me, and the vintage art looks incredible. The fights feel genuinely life-or-death—far more realistic...”
- 8 “The story is unforgettable and emotionally powerful, with unique characters and impressive 1986-era art that stands out among its contemporaries. While the sound design feels dated and the tone...”
- 8 “This anime is definitely a product of its time, with misogyny and toxic masculinity (but with dogs) rampant throughout the plot and story. A major theme that is prominent in the entire show is...”
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- Format 21 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 8h 03m all episodes
- Aired Apr 1986 – Sep 1986 Spring 1986
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0553 catalog
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- TV Asahi Producer