10 Best Anime Dogs, Ranked
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Dogs are a man's best friend, and that saying is certainly true when it comes to anime. Oftentimes, a cast just feels incomplete without the loveable four-legged best friend hanging around the protagonists. These companions are loyal and often help lead the heroes to victory, even if it's just a minor influence.
Some dogs even have full-fledged and unique personalities of their own to contribute to the rest of the cast. The presence of animals makes these anime seem more realistic, especially during dire circumstances. Anime represents dogs of all shapes and sizes — and they become universally loved by fans.
10 Sadaharu Is A Massive Dog With An Even Bigger Heart
Sadaharu from Gintama weighs 661 pounds, and he is almost 6-feet tall when he sits down. He became somewhat of a mascot for the Yorozuya, and he is often seen dressed up in various disguises and costumes. This giant dog also saved the entire planet when he stopped a colossal mob of alien cockroaches from invading the earth!
Sadaharu usually sticks by Kagura as his sidekick. He's proven how helpful he can be when it comes to helping take down enemies and being a source of emotional support for the main cast.
9 Ein Is A Highly Intelligent "Data Dog"
Ein from Cowboy Bebop is an impressive little Pembroke Welsh Corgi. His intelligence was experimented on and enhanced in a laboratory. He is capable of many things, such as driving a car and avoiding the hallucinogenic side effects of mushrooms. Ein can even answer a telephone, communicate with other animals, and play a mean game of Shogi.
Despite this, he still cannot talk, though Ed quickly learned how to interpret and understand Ein's body language and barking. For example, Ein barks one time to say "yes," and two times to say "no." Ein isn't just highly intelligent — he's also highly impressive!
8 Guts Eats With Lots Of Gusto
Guts from Kill La Kill is the Mankanshoku family's dog. Guts is a tiny little pug who loves eating. He's often seen wearing a hoodie that covers his ears. He also walks around with his tongue out most of the time, adding to his cuteness.
A key part of Guts' personality is how much he enjoys eating. He even got his name because Mataro said he "eats with a lot of gusto." Guts is also quite impressive, as he can stand on his two hind legs just like a human!
7 Makkachin Is Victor's Companion
Makkachin is Victor Nikiforov's companion in Yuri!!! On Ice. He is a poodle, and he is Victor's prized companion. He is well trained and often follows Victor unleashed, and he can wait for him without causing any disruptions. Makkachin often sleeps by Victor's side, and he rarely barks at much.
Unusually, he's not the most alert when he's asleep. Maybe it's because Makkachin isn't the youngest dog around, although it's likely the result of being raised in a doting environment.
6 Akamaru Is A Cheerful Member Of Team Kurenai
Akamaru is a devoted member of Team Kurenai in Naruto. He has a rather funny thought process during which he explains something wrong then corrects himself. Akamaru has very objective thoughts about humans, saying that they should focus on training to become stronger shinobi rather than worrying about finding a mate.
Akamaru is protective over Kiba, and the two spend a lot of time running through trees as they chase each other. He will immediately run to Kiba's side during battle if he is injured.
5 Black Hayate Is Loyal To Riza
Black Hayate is Riza Hawkeye's loyal Shiba Inu in Fullmetal Alchemist. When Riza took him in, the two essentially became inseparable. Black Hayate will not hesitate to attack and bite any enemy who attacks Riza, earning him the title of Second Lieutenant.
Riza trained him well, and he became a truly helpful partner to her during the series. Thanks to the training Riza subjected him to, Black Hayate became a very reliable companion. Additionally, Black Hayate can even sense the presence of Homunculi.
4 Heen Is A Lovable "Errand Dog"
Heen is a Petit Basset Griffon Bandane from Howl's Moving Castle. He is the "errand dog" of the film. Heen tends to communicate through wheezing, which sounds similar to a human who has asthma. He serves as Madame Suliman's errand dog, and he escorted Sophie through the palace.
Heen is essentially an elderly house dog with a unique mind. Though Madame Suliman uses him to spy on Sophie and Howl, he often decides to help the two instead. Heen even helped them get their happy ending in the movie.
3 Pakkun Is An Impressive Ninja Dog
Despite his small appearance, Pakkun from Naruto should not be underestimated. He has a deeper voice than expected and will do anything to be directly involved in a battle. Pakkun has a strong sense of pride and doesn't want to appear inferior compared to the other ninken.
Pakkun is Kakashi's dog, and he's always ready to come into battle at any point. He's fiercely protective over Kakashi and his allies. Humorously, the dog reveals that he uses Floral Green shampoo — which is also used by Sakura, who expresses disdain for using the same shampoo as a dog. He appears lazy and cute, but he's a force to be reckoned with.
2 Tetsuya #2 Is Seirin's Biggest Cheerleader (Kuroko No Basket)
As soon as Kuroko found Tetsuya #2 in a box on the streetside, he couldn't bring himself to put him down. Riko was pleased by this, but Tetsuya #2 revealed Kagami's hilarious fear of dogs. He became attached to Kuroko instantly.
He has become a mascot of sorts for Seirin. He cheered for them during the finals of the Winter Cup and barks when it is appropriate to. Tetsuya #2 instantly boosts the mood of the entire team, and he's always seen wearing Seirin's jersey.
1 Iggy Is An Indignant Little Boston Terrier
Introduced during the second half of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, Iggy has proven to be a loyal and reliable ally. Though first introduced as an antisocial, indignant dog with personality issues, Iggy came through for the Joestar gang quite a few times.
Iggy doesn't try to hide the fact that he wants nothing to do with fighting enemy stands or defeating DIO; he just wants to find another dog and live peacefully. He's often seen antagonizing Polnareff by chewing on his hair and farting in his face. He's easily bribed with coffee-flavored chewing gum. Most of the time, Iggy wanders away from the group in search of food, though he unknowingly tends to help them out on their journey.
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