The human race can rely on dogs, and they have proved this universal fact with numerous historical events. The history is filled with stories where dogs are shown as man's best companions. Even today, dogs are domesticated and treated as part of the family by people around the globe. They are knowledgeable figures who can connect to human emotions. We have seen various footage where dogs have helped their masters or humans against attackers and mishappening. They are even seen lifting our mood when we are in immense despair. Our movie industry portrays these beautiful emotions delightfully and satisfactorily in various movies and series. The anime industry sees the same thing, where there is immense concentration on enhancing this relationship. The anime industry is infamous for giving a true insight into the actual relationship in a beautiful manner. They are well versed in doing the same with the human and dog relationship. Here, we will discuss the top 10 most popular anime dog characters in the Japanese anime industry.
1. Sadaharu
Sadaharu is a big furry dog with a gigantic heart. He is usually seen as a perfect companion of Kagura. He is accommodating for both emotional support and defense against the enemies. The dog knows what to do and when to act to be fruitful. Regarding his physical features, he is about 661 pounds and extremely big. Sadaharu is approximately six feet tall when he sits down. The dog accommodates the main crew and even saves the earth from danger. Once, he fought against the alien cockroach mob, who wanted to invade the world and bring misfortune to the inhabitants.
2. Ein
Ein is an imposing dog from Cowboy Beshop. The intelligence he comprises is enhanced with laboratory, making him a perfect companion to carry. Ein can do numerous things that an average dog does not, such as answering calls, cutting through the side effects of mushrooms, communicating with other fauna, and playing games such as Shogi. Despite these advantages and intelligence, he cannot talk with humans, but Ed quickly interprets their body language. He can understand when it's a no from Ein and when it's a yes by the number of times he barks.
3. Guts
Gut is a little pug who is the family dog of Mankanshokus. He is highly adorable in looks and the way he behaves. Everyone loves him, and Guts, in turn, loves the food. He is so fond of eating that he got his name from how he eats, as he eats with a lot of gusto. Most of the time, Guts is portrayed with his tongue pouring out his mouth. He is also seen with his cute hoodie, which completely hides his ears.
4. Makkachin
Makkachin is a poodle and the perfect companion for Victor in the series. He is from the infamous series Yuriii on Ice and is a favorite dog of the viewers. We will find him rarely barking because he is well-trained by Victor. The way he sleeps with Victor is immensely adorable to watch. He is in alert mode even when he is in sleep.
5. Akamaru
Akamaru is incredibly loyal and a member of Kurenai in the infamous series Naruto. Watching how he runs to Kiba when he is injured is adorable. The audience can even get into his thought process, in which he thinks something wrong and corrects himself. The viewpoint of Akamaru for humans is clear that they must work hard and focus on becoming Sinobi rather than investing time in finding a mate for themselves.
6. Black Hayate
Black Hayate and Riza are inseparable from the moment she took the adorable dog in. Black Hayate is the loyal dog of Riza in the infamous series called Fullmetal Alchemist. Black Hayate has earned a distinct title called the second Lieutenant due to his protectiveness towards Riza. He won't be bothered an inch to bite someone who is a threat to Riza. He can sense a Homunculi and is well-trained by Riza.
7. Heen
The viewers of the masterpiece The Howl's Moving Castle cannot forget the Heen, the dog of Madam Suliman who followed the female lead when she escaped the castle with howl. Watching how she misunderstood Howl as Heen and followed him unthinkingly was funny, but he was spying on her. Later in the series, when the female lead was driven to the past life of howl, Heen accompanied her until she got out of it. He is adorable and was fun to watch. The blend of his serious expression on his face is worth watching.
8. Pakkun
Pakkun is different from other dogs as he is eager to get into the fight for Kakashi. He is highly protective of him and has a sense of pride. The dog has a deeper voice and sometimes can be seen as lazy and cute. The most epic moment was when he revealed that he washes himself with Floral Green Shampoo, which Sakura uses.
9. Tetsuya
Tetsuya was found on the street, but from the time he was discovered, it was irresistible for Kuroko to put it in the place. He was adorable, and perhaps the biggest cheerleader one could ever have. The audience would see him cheering in the Winter Cup with his barks. The dog is always seen wearing a Seirin jersey and instantly lifts the team's mood with its presence.
10. Shishimaru
Everyone fond of Ninja Hatori as a kid can never forget the importance of Shishimaru in it. Sometimes, the dog is seen as emotional and sometimes cheerful. Shishimaru can speak the human language and can perform various Ninja techniques. He loves his eating rolls and is mainly seen with one. The way he accompanies the entire family of Kemichi is adorable to watch. The Ninja Harori would lose its essence without it. The emotions portrayed via Shishimaru in the animated series are significant for a kid to understand. The way the pets feel and see an event in the house indicates that they, too, are affected by them.
