Dog & Scissors

Dog & Scissors

Company type	Light novel series
Industry	Publishing, anime
Founded	February 2011 (2011-02)
Founder	Shunsuke Sarai
Headquarters	Japan
Products	Light novels, manga, anime

, commonly shortened to , is a Japanese light novel series authored by Shunsuke Sarai with illustrations by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima.

Plot

Dog & Scissors centers on Kazuhito Harumi, a high school student passionate about light novels. After sacrificing himself to protect a woman during a café robbery, he is reincarnated as a long-haired dachshund. His new owner is Kirihime Natsuno—the very woman he saved and his favorite novelist—forcing Kazuhito to adapt to life under her sadistic nature and her distinctive scissors.

Characters

A passionate book lover and aspiring literary critic, Kazuhito lost his life defending a stranger during a robbery. Reborn as a dachshund named "Kuro," he remains intent on reading the unpublished works of his beloved author Shinobu Akiyama.

A gifted yet cruel novelist who wields robust scissors called "Hasajiro." She takes in Kazuhito in his canine form and is among the few who can comprehend him. Writing under the pseudonym Shinobu Akiyama, she exhibits fierce protectiveness and jealousy toward Kazuhito.

Kazuhito's younger sister, deeply fixated on him and prone to culinary blunders. After his demise, she seeks evidence of his survival and struggles with accepting his reincarnation as a dog.

The editor responsible for Kirihime’s publications, Suzuna is lively and masochistic, often craving Kirihime’s attention. She understands Kazuhito’s thoughts and aids in the publishing process.

Shy aspiring writer and daughter of a renowned author who befriends Kazuhito after he encourages her literary efforts. She competes with Kirihime in a writing contest and eventually develops mutual respect with her.

A well-known idol and accomplished writer who rivals Kirihime. Often accompanied by her entourage, she harbors animosity toward both Kirihime and dogs.

A loyal maid serving Himehagi Momiji, proficient in combat using a concealed blade broom. Her clashes with Kirihime introduce additional tension into the story.

The criminal responsible for Kazuhito’s death, who later becomes an enthusiastic reader of Kirihime’s novels. Despite confrontations with both Kirihime and Kazuhito, he is ultimately apprehended.

Other supporting characters such as Momiji Himehagi, Kiyoshi Inukai, Sakura Honda, Yayoi Honda, and Fumio Honda play various roles that enrich the narrative through their involvement in publishing and personal connections.

Print

The Dog & Scissors series began as a light novel written by Shunsuke Sarai with artwork by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima. Enterbrain released 14 volumes between February 2011 and January 2015 under the Famitsu Bunko imprint; 10 volumes cover the main narrative while four consist of short story collections.

A manga adaptation illustrated by Kamon Ōniwa was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Shōnen Ace magazine from July 2012 through May 2014, collected into four tankōbon volumes. The English version of the manga is accessible via BookWalker.

Anime

The anime adaptation consists of 12 episodes directed by Yukio Takahashi and produced by Gonzo. It aired on AT-X from July to September 2013. Initially licensed for North American streaming by Crunchyroll, the rights were subsequently acquired by Sentai Filmworks. Following Sentai's loss of license, Funimation re-licensed the series; Funimation later rebranded as Crunchyroll in 2022 after being acquired by Sony Pictures Television.

The show features two theme songs: the opening theme performed by Inu Musume Club (Marina Inoue, Kana Asumi, Shizuka Itou, Ai Kakuma, Yū Serizawa), and the ending theme sung by Yū Serizawa.

Episode list

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See also

• From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman, a light novel series featuring illustrations by the same artist
• Magudala de Nemure, another light novel series with artwork by the identical illustrator
• Reborn as a Space Mercenary, a separate light novel series illustrated by the same creator