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“Fumiki befriends telepathic blade-dog "23," hunted by Kiryu for control of eternal paradise Tokoyonokuni.”
Inugami
犬神
7.32
4,966 rank · 3,649 readers · 30 favorites
Seinen
Action
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Horror
Sci-Fi
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Synopsis
Fumiki befriends telepathic blade-dog "23," hunted by Kiryu for control of eternal paradise Tokoyonokuni.
One day Fumiki meets a strange dog at the factory. A dog who can understand human speech and push blades out from its forehead. The mysterious number "23" is carved onto its ear. Although there are many unsolved mysteries about the beast, the two begin to communicate and build trust. "23" arrived at the town following the voice of a higher power which said, "Observe mankind." Meanwhile a giant organization is moving behind the scenes to capture "23." The leader Kiryu wants "23" so that he can control "Tokoyonokuni, the land across the ocean of the dead, ancestors and human spirits. A paradise of eternal life and decadence." (Source: ANN)
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Score distribution
median 7.5
mode 7
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- 7 “This series delivers an engaging, over-the-top apocalyptic premise bolstered by enjoyable, old-school art and high-octane action. However, the characterization remains the weakest element, marred...”
- 8 “I found Inugami to be a uniquely impactful horror experience that never dawdles, offering a tightly-woven narrative and exceptionally detailed, visceral gore. While the main characters are...”
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Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Inugami begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 72 × 14 ch × vol
- Total read 9h 36m approx
- Published Jul 1996 – Aug 2002
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M4319 catalog