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Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin

Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin

TV-141986•23m•8.1/10
Action & AdventureAnimation

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8.1/10(25)

Gin is a striped Akita-Inu puppy named after his silver coat. Shortly after being born, he watches his father, Riki, get killed by Akakabuto, a bear that terrorizes everything in his path. Being the third-generation of bear-dogs to try to stand up against Akakabuto, he ventures out to find dogs to join him in his fight against the demon bear.

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Production

Toei Animation

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 7, 1986

Last Aired

September 22, 1986

Networks

tv asahi

Created By

Yoshihiro Takahashi

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Birth of Gin, a Little Hero!
E1
The Birth of Gin, a Little Hero!
Air date: 1986-04-07
Gin, Tomorrow Lies on the Other Side of Effort
E2
Gin, Tomorrow Lies on the Other Side of Effort
Air date: 1986-04-14
The Friendship of Gin, Who Risked His Life
E3
The Friendship of Gin, Who Risked His Life
Air date: 1986-04-21
The Challenge Of the Gigantic Bear Akakabuto!
E4
The Challenge Of the Gigantic Bear Akakabuto!
Air date: 1986-04-28
Heroic! A Triumph Covered in Scars
E5
Heroic! A Triumph Covered in Scars
Air date: 1986-05-05
Howl! The Mountains are Calling
E6
Howl! The Mountains are Calling
Air date: 1986-05-19
Carve it Into Your Heart! A Male's Heated Oath
E7
Carve it Into Your Heart! A Male's Heated Oath
Air date: 1986-05-26
Now! The Journey of Males
E8
Now! The Journey of Males
Air date: 1986-06-02
Demon Dogs! Kai's Three Brothers!
E9
Demon Dogs! Kai's Three Brothers!
Air date: 1986-06-09
Monster! Moss's Soldiers of the Misty Peak
E10
Monster! Moss's Soldiers of the Misty Peak
Air date: 1986-06-16
Ninja Dogs! The Black Shadow of Iga Village!
E11
Ninja Dogs! The Black Shadow of Iga Village!
Air date: 1986-06-23
Ben in Danger! The Confrontation in the Ninja Territory!
E12
Ben in Danger! The Confrontation in the Ninja Territory!
Air date: 1986-06-30
Justice! The Requirements of a Leader
E13
Justice! The Requirements of a Leader
Air date: 1986-07-07
Advancing! The Small Young Commander
E14
Advancing! The Small Young Commander
Air date: 1986-07-14
Benizakura! A Male Known as the Strongest on Earth!
E15
Benizakura! A Male Known as the Strongest on Earth!
Air date: 1986-07-21
Hot Tears! Overcoming the Death of a Companion
E16
Hot Tears! Overcoming the Death of a Companion
Air date: 1986-07-28
Now is the Time to Gather! To Serve Under the Supreme Commander!
E17
Now is the Time to Gather! To Serve Under the Supreme Commander!
Air date: 1986-08-04
Fight to the Death! The Time when a Male Abandons His Life!!
E18
Fight to the Death! The Time when a Male Abandons His Life!!
Air date: 1986-08-25
Sorrow! The Last Moments of Benizakura, Who Bloomed in Crimson
E19
Sorrow! The Last Moments of Benizakura, Who Bloomed in Crimson
Air date: 1986-09-01
Burn, Gin! Now Let Us See the Courage of a Male!
E20
Burn, Gin! Now Let Us See the Courage of a Male!
Air date: 1986-09-08
Gin! Embark on the Journey of a New Male!
E21
Gin! Embark on the Journey of a New Male!
Air date: 1986-09-22

Cast

Eiko Yamada

Eiko Yamada

Gin (voice)

Hideyuki Tanaka

Hideyuki Tanaka

Ben (voice)

Banjo Ginga

Banjo Ginga

Riki (voice)

Koji Totani

Koji Totani

Akatora (voice)

Kozo Shioya

Kozo Shioya

Chutora (voice)

Ryoichi Tanaka

Ryoichi Tanaka

Kurotora (voice)

Chika Sakamoto

Chika Sakamoto

Daisuke (voice)

Hirotaka Suzuoki

Hirotaka Suzuoki

Hidetoshi (voice)

Hideyuki Hori

Hideyuki Hori

John (voice)

Hiromi Tsuru

Hiromi Tsuru

Cross (voice)

Kyoko Tongu

Kyoko Tongu

Smith (voice)

Takeshi Watabe

Takeshi Watabe

Takeda Gohei

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