Tono to Inu (殿と犬, "The Lord and the Dog") is a Japanese manga series by Rie Nishida. It originally began as a short-term serialization via Flex Comix's Comic Polaris website in March 2021. It later continued to be serialized since October 2021 and has been collected in four tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by OLM and Live2D Creative Studio premiered in October 2024.

Tono to Inu
First tankōbon volume cover
殿と犬
GenreComedy[1]
Manga
Written byRie Nishida
Published byFlex Comix
MagazineComic Polaris
DemographicShōjo
Original runMarch 18, 2021 – present
Volumes4
Anime television series
Directed byHaruka Kasugamori
Music byShun Miyazaki
Studio
Original networkTokyo MX, MBS TV
Original run October 10, 2024 – present
Episodes1

Characters

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Tono (殿)
Voiced by: Akio Otsuka ("Wan Wan" version), Tomokazu Sugita ("Pote Pote" version), Shunsuke Takeuchi ("Kun Kun" version), Masaki Aiba ("Mofu Mofu" version)[1][2]

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Manga

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Written by Rie Nishida, Tono to Inu initially began serialization as a short-term series on Flex Comix's Comic Polaris manga website on March 18, 2021.[3] It later began regular serialization on October 14 of that same year.[4] Its chapters have been collected into four tankōbon volumes as of October 2024.[5]

No. Release date ISBN
1 September 15, 2022[6]978-4-86-675240-2
2 May 15, 2023[7]978-4-86-675288-4
3 February 15, 2024[8]978-4-86-675341-6
4 October 15, 2024[5]978-4-86-675384-3

Anime

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An anime adaptation was announced on January 25, 2024.[9] It was later revealed to be a television series. The series is produced by OLM and Live2D Creative Studio and directed by Haruki Kasugamori, with Shun Miyazaki composing the music. It premiered with the "Wan Wan" version on Tokyo MX on October 10, 2024.[10][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Komatsu, Mikikazu (August 10, 2024). "Tono to Inu Anime Reveals Key Visual, Main Voice Cast Members". Crunchyroll. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Cayanan, Joanna (September 4, 2024). "Tono to Inu Anime's Video Unveils Staff, October 10 Debut of 1st of 4 Versions". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  3. ^ 没落したコワモテな殿と自由奔放な犬の暮らし描く、西田理英の短期集中連載. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. March 19, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  4. ^ 没落した貧乏大名の殿がやんちゃな犬を臣下に?“主従暮らし”描く新連載. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 14, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  5. ^ a b 【10月15日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 15, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  6. ^ 【9月15日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 15, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  7. ^ 【5月15日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. May 15, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  8. ^ 【2月15日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  9. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (January 24, 2024). "Tono to Inu Manga About Retired Samurai & Corgi Gets Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  10. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (June 27, 2024). "Tono to Inu Anime Streams Teaser Video, Reveals October Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
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