Promotional image from the Dog Signal anime series

Dog Signal anime visual 2

NHK revealed this promotional image for the anime series adaptation of the manga Dog Signal in Saya Miyauchi. The premiere will take place on October 22, 2023.

The direction is Kazuhiro Furuhashi (Spy×Family, Rurouni Kenshin from 1996) and the cast has:

Kensho Ono as Miyu Samura, the protagonist who aims to be a professional dog trainer
Kensho Ono as Miyu Samura, the protagonist who aims to be a professional dog trainer
Kenichi Suzumura as Shinichirō Niwa, a skilled dog trainer with whom Miyu had a fateful encounter
Kenichi Suzumura as Shinichirō Niwa, a skilled dog trainer with whom Miyu had a fateful encounter
Yuko Kaida as Ritsuka Izumi, a pet groomer and Niwa's childhood friend
Yuko Kaida as Ritsuka Izumi, a pet groomer and Niwa’s childhood friend
KENN as Suzunosuke Kubō, a veterinarian
KENN as Suzunosuke Kubō, a veterinarian

Dog Signal It began to be published on Comic Bridge in 2018 and its 10th volume was released on October 6, 2023.

Dog Signal vol 1 cover

Synopsis of Dog Signal

The manga’s story revolves around a novice dog trainer named Miyu Samura. Miyu’s ex-girlfriend left him with a dog that he didn’t really know how to take care of. One day, he meets Shinichirō Niwa, a dog trainer, and the indecisive Miyu’s life begins to change. Shinichirō also introduces Miyu to animal keeper Ritsuka Izumi and veterinarian Suzunosuke Kubō.

The story shows the struggles of dog owners, as well as the connection between humans and their animals.


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