Tono to Inu (“Lord and Dog”), an upcoming TV anime based on the comedy manga by Rie Nishida about a destitute samurai and his carefree dog, has revealed a new piece of key art (below) as well as a new teaser trailer for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in October 2024.
Tono to Inu key art
The original Tono to Inu manga is serialized in Flex Comix’s Comic Polaris digital manga magazine. Set in the Warring States period, the story follows Tono, a formerly fearsome samurai warrior who has fallen into poverty. Tono ends up adopting a Corgi dog, and the dog lives a laid-back and unrestrained life despite Tono’s struggles.
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