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Dogs: Bullets & Carnage is a 4-episode OVA adopted from the DOGS Manga. This is a bite-sized series; at 15 minutes per episode, an hour is all that you need to spare.

Even though the episodes are short, all the ingredients necessary in a good, conventional story are incorporated. Each of the episodes focus on individuals' story and their imminent dilemma. - A lot happens in the 15 minutes; action-filled, emotional and energetic scenes are sufficiently delivered. Though you may think that this may cause a content overload, the story lines do not have that crammed, sloppy, or hastened feel to it, as the ... OVA is extremely well-paced.

But, upon completion, most people will agree that they felt as though something was missing... I believe this is so because 1. a single 15-minute episode is not long enough to thoroughly depict all that much, and, 2. the OVA corresponds to the introductory chapters in the Manga. (So it is expected to be more of a preface on the characters and their background.) With that said, hopefully, a full anime series or a sequel will be made; it has considerable potential to be a great series.

Since each episode is just an overture to each of the characters and their main plot, the OVA itself doesn't include much substance. The interesting part was the connection that was made amongst all the characters (they make guest appearances in the each others' episodes), although, unfortunately, this net wasn't made purposeful. It would've been amusing to see where they could have gone with this idea. The character development, incorporation of the narrative and an intertwining network of the plots would be compelling to see play out.

Overall, the technicalities of the OVA are moderate. Personally, the one exception is the characters. I like how they have exclusive personalities, traits, and appearances. They each have their own element that makes them and their episode distinct from the rest. As for the drawbacks, I would have to say that the main flaws lie in the art and sound. Nothing particularly stood out, as the illustrations and music were mediocre. There were actually some details that were rather disappointing, such as the fighting scenes. Not only were they a bit redundant, hundreds of bullets were dodged effortlessly, which made the gun fights very unrealistic. The sound delay when bullets were fired is also a shortcoming.

As a stand-alone series, Dogs: Bullets & Carnage feels incomplete. Overall, it was more or less satisfactory, but not outstanding. The color, action, and movement may add definition to the experience for those that will read the Manga, but not substantially much else. I have found out that a handful of people enjoys these concise-type anime, without the prolonged story line or drawn-out scenarios. If this is you, then you will definitely fancy this succinct, action-packed anime. But, to everybody else, I would recommend it those that will follow-up with (or is already reading) the Manga!