Dog Signal

After his girlfriend Yuuko breaks up with him, Miyu Samura's luck is at an all-time low. But one day several months later, she reappears and gives Miyu a toy poodle she supposedly cannot take care of. Miyu's knowledge of dogs is nonexistent, and the puppy's rowdiness leaves him in danger of being evicted from his own home.

When Miyu decides to take the puppy on a walk, he has a chance encounter with professional dog trainer Shinichirou Niwa and Niwa's well-behaved standard poodle Ourson. In just a matter of minutes, Niwa not only corrects the attitude of Miyu's dog, but also gives Miyu himself stern advice on how to treat his pet properly. Amazed by Niwa's techniques, Miyu decides to quit his job in order to become the trainer's assistant; however, Niwa is not as skillful in dealing with humans as he is with their canine companions. Even so, Miyu refuses to give up on Niwa and his failing business.

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Singe Main

Mugiho, Anna Japanese

Ourson Main

Matsuda, Kenichirou Japanese

Niwa, Shinichirou Main

Suzumura, Kenichi Japanese

Samura, Miyu Main

Ono, Kensho Japanese

Niwa, Mother Supporting

Shimada, Aino Japanese

Niwa, Father Supporting

Morikawa, Toshiyuki Japanese

Miyake Supporting

Toyoguchi, Megumi Japanese

Izumi, Mother Supporting

Higa, Kumiko Japanese

Kadota Supporting

Takeuchi, Junko Japanese

Touyama, Ema Supporting

Kanemoto, Hisako Japanese

Furuhashi, Kazuhiro Director, Series Composition

Yoshida, Kouhei Sound Director

Kimura, Hiroshi Episode Director

Matsui, Hitoyuki Episode Director, Storyboard

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Mar 19, 2024

aqua11alta

Recommended

UNDERRATED UNDERRATED UNDERRATED. I think it's very clear since all reviewers before me said the same thing. Certainly this anime deserves higher rating than 6.90. This anime has it all except one thing, great animation. It's not the best, but not the worst. I'd say decent. This is not action anime, so I don't really care much about that part. What I care is story and character. And this anime delivers. Relatable characters, heartwarming stories, great moral messages, very educational especially if you have or want to have a pet. Or even if you don't. The humans in this anime has their own stories and ... we get to see how they overcome their struggles in life. So it's not just about pets. If you like slice of life especially the heartwarming one, like Natsume Yuujincho, Deaimon, Gakuen Babysitter, Koutarou wa Hitorigurashi etc, try this anime. You gonna love it.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Jun 9, 2024

SacredArrow2000

Recommended

Highly recommended anime to anyone that has owned a dog, or is thinking of becoming a dog-owner.

It has accurate information on canine psychology, canine physical health, grooming, and of course, both basic and advanced training methods. Walking audiences through these methods with step by step instruction! The story and plot moves forward with realistic scenarios that many dogs and their owners have experienced.

The characters are well rounded, in the sense that their personalities and emotional depths are properly explored and we come to understand each of the main cast. At times, their sense of canine justice may have been overly exaggerated, but audiences ... understood the value of speaking and caring for an animal that cannot speak for themselves. The side-characters were never neglected, nor written off, each dog and customer are made to feel important. Their issues were not judged, but properly evaluated.

While the soundtrack is nothing special, and the animation itself is not overly flashy, nor vibrant. The attention to detail on the individual dog's features, movements and behaviours was impressive. This held true to the 'Slice of Life' genre, with each episode having uplifting tones and had proper resolve for each 'problematic behaviour'. More then that, audiences could feel the loving relationships and genuine empathy the owners experiences with their dogs.

It is surprising that this series was not given English Dubbing, since there was so much condensed information, you'll find yourself reading and re-watching the same scenes till it all sinks in.

It may feel slow passed at times, but every episode is a 'treat' (haha).

This anime truly brought me back to the early days of training my own puppy, and acted as a helpful reminder in the many ways a dog-owner can contribute to their dog's happiness. They will always be there for us, so we need to do our best to care for them and cherish the time we have together.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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May 16, 2024

limeypirate

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (18/20 eps)

Dog Signal isn't standing out to me for it's animation, novel story, or other shiny merits. however as still-novice dog owners we can't stop watching this cheesy and compelling series.
-> i won't re-watch but we won't Drop it. inexperienced dog owners like me should at least pet their doggy while watching a few episodes!

Dog Signal is not so much a guidebook as it is a thoughtful training buddy exploring what new dog owners will generally confront and can learn from. as an anime it ranks 5-6 for me. The dialogue and characters are trope-y, caricature-y, and very anime-y. but when they ... pull the right threads by realistically depicting experiences that many dog owners face, the series actually weaves through some really touching moments. while most episodes are standalone, the occasional two-episode stories are so strongly written that if not for these, Dog Signal might not be worth wading through. and i must say as a russell terrier (mix) owner, that eps 16 was waay too real heh

even then we watch it as a cozy filler show between better seasonal releases. i can't quite rank it higher for the general MAL user, but it is nevertheless a special and quite instructive show despite some flaws.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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