Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin 1986
What is Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin?
The television series "Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin" is an animated adaptation of a story about a young Akita-Inu puppy. The puppy, a striped Akita-Inu, is given the name Gin due to his silver coat.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 21
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 7, 1986
- Last aired
- Sep 22, 1986
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- tv asahi
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation
- Updated
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The television series "Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin" is an animated adaptation of a story about a young Akita-Inu puppy. The puppy, a striped Akita-Inu, is given the name Gin due to his silver coat. Gin's early life is marked by a significant event, as he witnesses the death of his father at the hands of a bear known as Akakabuto. Akakabuto is described as a bear that terrorizes everything in its path. Gin, being part of a long line of bear-dogs, decides to take action against Akakabuto. He sets out to find other dogs to join him in his fight against the demon bear. The series is based on the story of Gin's journey and his efforts to confront Akakabuto.
Should you watch it?
“A brave puppy sets out to rally allies against a terrifying demon bear.”
- Features a courageous canine protagonist
- Combines action and adventure with classic animation
- Shows themes of perseverance and teamwork
- Targeted at younger audiences, may feel simplistic for adults
Watch it if you enjoy animated tales of animal heroes battling mythical foes.
The series is rated TV-14, with some intense conflict involving a menacing bear.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 21 episodes
- E1 The Birth of Gin, a Little Hero! Apr 7, 1986
- E2 Gin, Tomorrow Lies on the Other Side of Effort Apr 14, 1986
- E3 The Friendship of Gin, Who Risked His Life Apr 21, 1986
- E4 The Challenge Of the Gigantic Bear Akakabuto! Apr 28, 1986
- E5 Heroic! A Triumph Covered in Scars May 5, 1986
- E6 Howl! The Mountains are Calling May 19, 1986
- E7 Carve it Into Your Heart! A Male's Heated Oath May 26, 1986
- E8 Now! The Journey of Males Jun 2, 1986
- E9 Demon Dogs! Kai's Three Brothers! Jun 9, 1986
- E10 Monster! Moss's Soldiers of the Misty Peak Jun 16, 1986
- E11 Ninja Dogs! The Black Shadow of Iga Village! Jun 23, 1986
- E12 Ben in Danger! The Confrontation in the Ninja Territory! Jun 30, 1986
- E13 Justice! The Requirements of a Leader Jul 7, 1986
- E14 Advancing! The Small Young Commander Jul 14, 1986
- E15 Benizakura! A Male Known as the Strongest on Earth! Jul 21, 1986
- E16 Hot Tears! Overcoming the Death of a Companion Jul 28, 1986
- E17 Now is the Time to Gather! To Serve Under the Supreme Commander! Aug 4, 1986
- E18 Fight to the Death! The Time when a Male Abandons His Life!! Aug 25, 1986
- E19 Sorrow! The Last Moments of Benizakura, Who Bloomed in Crimson Sep 1, 1986
- E20 Burn, Gin! Now Let Us See the Courage of a Male! Sep 8, 1986
- E21 Gin! Embark on the Journey of a New Male! Sep 22, 1986
Frequently asked questions
What kind of animal is Gin?
Gin is a striped Akita‑Inu puppy.
Who is Gin's father?
Gin's father, Riki, is killed early in the story by the bear Akakabuto.
Who is the main antagonist?
The main antagonist is Akakabuto, a demon bear that terrorizes everything in its path.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is an action and adventure animated series.
What is the series' content rating?
It carries a TV‑14 rating.