A giant demon bear named Akakabuto has taken over Futago pass. Shortly after, a silver, tiger-striped Akita pup named Gin is born and is trained as a bear-dog. Gin is brought to Riki (the leader of a large pack of dogs and Gin's father) to join the pack. Riki let's him join after proving his strenght and sends his platoons to all parts of Japan to recruit strong males to fight Akakabuto. Gin, the third generation of bear-dogs goes through many hardships for the purpose of stopping the terrifying bear, Akakabuto. 
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Gin is a silver Tora-ge named after his coat color. Shortly after being born, he watches his father, Riki, get killed by Akakabuto, a bear that terrorizes everything in its path. Being the third-generation of bear-dogs to try to stand up against Akakabuto, he ventures out to find wild dogs to join him in his fight.

A wild dog named Weed happens to hear that he is the son of Gin, the great leader of Ohu, who lead the dogs of Ohu to victory in a fight against the monstrous bear Akakabuto. Weed wants to find his father no matter of what. On his search, Weed meets many friends and enemies.


A spin-off story about the Kai brothers' puppyhood.

Story of Akame's family origins dating back to the days when the conflict between Iga and Kouga started.


Riki, the grandfather of Weed and father of Gin, was born a runt. He was fathered by Shiro and mothered by Yamabuki. Shiro's owner, Gohei, pays no attention to Riki when he comes to pick a pup from the litter. Instead, Riki is never rehomed and becomes close to his mother. Unfortunately, Yamabuki's true owner, who had been sick, was healthy enough to take her back. She didn't feel she could handle two dogs, and decided that he would not take Riki in. Riki severely missed his mother, and one day set out to meet her. On his way, he is attacked by a pack of dogs. Hopelessly outnumbered, Riki tries to escape and falls into a river. Waking up, he learns that his father, Shiro, has rescued him. Riki had never seen his father, but had known his name. Shiro, on the other hand, didn't know that Riki was his son and left before Riki could say anything. But, not before giving him a speech on being strong. Riki makes it his goal and constantly tries to get stronger. 
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The year is 1960, in a snowy mountain village in Oshu. My son, Otto, who will be starting elementary school that year, is surrounded by nature, animals, and his family. Though poor, he is absorbed in the bountiful days. His father doesn't work and spends all his time yelling at his family, his mother is compassionate, and his siblings share his father's tyranny. Otto, the youngest son, is at the mercy of his family, but he continues to embark on small adventures... 
(Source: Nihonbungeisha, translated)

After the defeat of Akakabuto, Gin and company travel Japan to console the families of the fallen soldiers. A collection of short stories that take place after the events in Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin. 
1-3.Choumon no Tabi (弔問の旅, Journey of Condolences) 
4-5.Kai no San Kyoudai (甲斐の三兄弟,The Three Kai Brothers) 
6-7. Lonely Run (ロンリー・ロン, Lonely Run) 
8-10. Karadaki no Tomon (枯滝の十文, Tomon of the Dried Up Waterfall) 
11-15. Benizakura Hen (紅桜編, Benizakura Compilation)

Side stories for "Ginga Densetsu WEED" 

1.Yumemiru Senshitachi (夢見る戦士たち, Dreaming Warriors) 
2. Mel no Tabidachi (メルの旅立ち, Mel's Trip) 
3-4. Lonely Ron (ロンリーロン, Lonely Ron) 
5-6. Shion no Kaze (シオンの疾風, Strong Winds of Zion) 
7. Hanko (HANKO)

The author, Takahashi Yoshihiro, dedicated this story to the Finnish fans as a thank you for being invited as a honorable guest to the country in 2011.
 
Tells of the friendship between John and Ref, an Akita Inu, that John met on one of the trips with Hidetoshi to Africa.

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