ginga nagareboshi gin

The first manga series in the Ginga Densetsu franchise, first beginning serialization in 1983 and running in Weekly Shounen Jump until 1987. An anime adaptation aired in 1986 for a total of 21 episodes.

The only series in the franchise to recieve a full English translation, being localized under the title Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin.

Focuses on Gin, an akita inu puppy who leaves his master to join a pack of wild dogs.

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