#stray dog

I have an awful feeling something worse will happen.

Bad luck either makes a man or destroys him. Are you gonna let it destroy you? Depending how you take it, bad luck can be a big break.

ストレイドッグ | Stray Dog was a one-shot manga published in 1999.

Summary: "A warrior, plundering the people for money, finds a military dog, a creation that with the power of a dog and the intelligence of a human and takes the dog in as his own and becomes the dog's master."

上海妖魔鬼怪 | Shanghai Youma Kikai was a manga published in 2000.

Summary: "In the year 2050 AD, Humans live in a world filled with science and electronics, but the "Demon Capital" Shanghai has never been rid of demons. Fortunately, the supernatural Demon Taoists Corporation is here to ensure that neither vampires, demigods, or even trans-cultural literary icons trouble the citizens... at least, for too long."

鋼の錬金術師 | Hagane no Renkinjutsushi | Fullmetal Alchemist released as a manga from 2001-2010. It was adapted into two anime series (2003-4, and Brotherhood in 2009-10), two OVAs (2005, 2011), three live-action movies, a series of novels, and several video games. It's one of the most recognizable manga around, one of the most successful shounen, and both anime were incredibly popular while releasing.

Summary: "Alchemy: the mystical power to alter the natural world; something between magic, art and science. When two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, dabbled in this power to grant their dearest wish, one of them lost an arm and a leg…and the other became nothing but a soul locked into a body of living steel. Now Edward is an agent of the government, a slave of the military-alchemical complex, using his unique powers to obey orders…even to kill. Except his powers aren't unique. The world has been ravaged by the abuse of alchemy. And in pursuit of the ultimate alchemical treasure, the Philosopher's Stone, their enemies are even more ruthless than they are…"

RAIDEN-18 released from 2005-2021.

Summary: "A humorous shounen story about a Frankenstein tournament".

蒼天の蝙蝠 | Souten no Koumori is a one-shot manga from 2006:

Summary: "This is the story of a shinobi, Henpukumaru, who awakens in an enemy's mansion. She is introduced to the future master of the mansion, Chiyozuru. Chiyozuru is able to get the unemotional Henpukumaru to smile and react differently than she normally would. But, one night, there is an attack by Henpukumaru's former allies..."

獣神演武 | Jūshin Enbu | Hero Tales was a historical fantasy manga that ran from 2006-2010. It was also adapted into an anime (2007-2008).

Summary: "Taitou Shirei is a young fighter who makes a habit of attacking members of the corrupt Imperial Army and stealing their supplies for his village. The time has come for him to have his coming-of-age ceremony, for which his family has called in the monk Ryuukou Mouten. After battling Ryuukou and completing the ceremony, Taitou is given the Kenkaranbu, a supposedly legendary sword. That night, a mysterious and cruel sorcerer, who introduces himself as Shimei, attacks in order to steal the Kenkaranbu. He tells the legend of the Hokushin-Tenkun, seven warriors who are incarnations of the stars of the Big Dipper. He informs Taitou that he is Hagun, one of the two most powerful of these warriors, who is destined to send the world into chaos. When Shimei threatens Taitou's sister, Laila Seiren, Taitou is overcome by anger and the power of his star drives him berserk. Laila manages to calm Tatiou down, but in the pandemonium, Shimei manages to get away along with the sword. Thus starts Taitou's journey with Ryuukou and Laila to retake the Kenkaranbu and discover the meaning of possessing the power of a Hokushin-Tenkun."

百姓貴族 | Hyakushō Kizoku is an autobiographical manga that began in 2006 and is ongoing. It's been adapted into an anime that began broadcasting in 2023.

Summary: "Hiromu Arakawa talks candidly about the life of dairy farmers in Hokkaido, as well as detailing her own personal experiences, childhood memories, and the current state of her family's farm."

銀の匙 | Gin no Saji | Silver Spoon is a comedy slice-of-life manga about agricultural school, and ran from 2011-2019. It was adapted into an anime (2013-2014) and a live-action film. It was incredibly successful and even inspired many people to go to agricultural school.

Summary: "Defying the expectations of family and teachers, Yuugo Hachiken chooses to leave the city and enroll at Ooezo Agricultural High School. Having always been at the top of his class, Yuugo assumes a rural school will be a breeze, but mucking out stables, gathering eggs, and chasing errant calves takes a lot out of him-and fills him with something he's never experienced before. Surrounded by endless fields and fresh air, Yuugo discovers a new connection to the land and to life…Springtime begins at Ezo AG!!"

アルスラーン戦記 | Arusurān Senki | The Heroic Legend of Arslan is a fantasy Japanese novel series by Yoshiki Tanaka (1986-2017). It was adapted into multiple animated films, and a manga by Chisato Nakamura (1991-1996). Arakawa made her own manga for the series starting in 2013, which is ongoing. It was also adapted into an anime (2015-16).

Summary: "In the prosperous kingdom of Pars lies the Royal Capital of Ecbatana, a city of splendor and wonder, ruled by the undefeated and fearsome King Andragoras. Arslan is the young and curious prince of Pars who, despite his best efforts doesn’t seem to have what it takes to be a proper king like his father. At the age of 14, Arslan goes to his first battle and loses everything as the bloodsoaked mist of war gives way to scorching flames, bringing him to face the demise of his once glorious kingdom. However, it is Arslan’s destiny to be a ruler, and despite the trials that face him, he must now embark on a journey to reclaim his fallen kingdom."

黄泉のツガイ | Yomi no Tsugai | Daemons of the Shadow Realm is a fantasy shounen manga that began in 2021 and is ongoing. It's been adapted into an ongoing anime that started airing in April 2026.

Summary: "In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called Daemons, it is the birthright of "the children who sunder day and night"—twins Yuru and Asa—to rule over these powerful entities.

Separated from a young age and unaware of the truth of their birth, brother and sister must fight to make their way back to each other, claim their birthright, and save the world..."

ムーンライズ | Moonrise is an original science fiction anime from 2025 that Arakawa provided character designs for.