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Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin

1986Show1 season21 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin episodes

1 season · 21 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Birth of Gin, a Little Hero!, 8.3
  2. S1 E2 Gin, Tomorrow Lies on the Other Side of Effort, 7.9
  3. S1 E3 The Friendship of Gin, Who Risked His Life, 8.4
  4. S1 E4 The Challenge of the Gigantic Bear Akakabuto!, 8.3
  5. S1 E5 Heroic! A Triumph Covered in Scars, 8.4
  6. S1 E6 Howl! The Mountains are Calling, 8.1
  7. S1 E7 Carve it Into Your Heart! A Male's Heated Oath, 8.5
  8. S1 E8 Now! The Journey of Males, 8.6
  9. S1 E9 Demon Dogs! Kai's Three Brothers!, 7.9
  10. S1 E10 Monster! Moss's Soldiers of the Misty Peak, 8.5
  11. S1 E11 Ninja Dogs! The Black Shadow of Iga Village!, 7.8
  12. S1 E12 Ben in Danger! The Confrontation in the Ninja Territory!, 8.5
  13. S1 E13 Justice! The Requirements of a Leader, 8.0
  14. S1 E14 Advancing! The Small Young Commander, 8.5
  15. S1 E15 Benizakura! A Male Known as the Strongest on Earth!, 8.4
  16. S1 E16 Hot Tears! Overcoming the Death of a Companion, 8.3
  17. S1 E17 Now is the Time to Gather! To Serve Under the Supreme Commander!, 8.2
  18. S1 E18 Fight to the Death! The Time when a Male Abandons His Life!!, 8.5
  19. S1 E19 Sorrow! The Last Moments of Benizakura, Who Bloomed in Crimson, 8.5
  20. S1 E20 Burn, Gin! Now Let Us See the Courage of a Male!, 8.6
  21. S1 E21 Gin! Embark on the Journey of a New Male!, 9.1

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yugo Serikawa
Produced by
Morihiro Kato

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Facts

April 7, 1986 · September 22, 1986 · Ended

First aired
April 7, 1986
Last aired
September 22, 1986
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 21 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin?"

Questions about Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.8).

Is Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin?

8 h

About 8 hours: 21 episodes in 1 season of about 23 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1986.

Is Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.