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世界の終わりに柴犬と #2
Doomsday with My Dog, Vol. 2
A single teenage girl, the last of her kind, continues her journeys through Japan with the adoring and bright Shiba Inu Haru―and they’re not alone! From the aloof beauty Snow White to the friendly neighborhood aliens, they’ve got plenty of fellow wanderers to meet, swap stories, and get into misadventures with. Who knew the apocalypse could be such a party?
128 pages, Paperback
Published April 18, 2023
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June 19, 2023
DOOMSDAY WITH MY DOG is a beautifully-illustrated manga series that depicts an unnamed girl roaming a post-apocalyptic landscape with Haru, her Shiba Inu dog. Humanity appears to be extinct, but the pair encounter a wide variety of other animals and even space aliens and creatures from mythology.
The girl, known only as “Master,” isn’t the most likable character: she’s selfish, impulsive, and has a cruel streak. However, her behavior is often called out by philosophical Haru, who is always adorable, even when he’s making bad choices as well.
This collection includes a lengthy flashback sequence in which the teenage girl purchases the Shiba Inu puppy at a pet shop. The author’s note at the conclusion states this segment was based upon his own experience purchasing a puppy in a similar fashion.
The writer is not ignorant that this is a controversial choice; he acknowledges there are those who promote adoption of rescue/shelter pets over purchasing and mentions that his family adopted a dog who lived for many years. However, he then offers a vague and rather tepid excuse for buying a puppy at a pet store, which seems to boil down to, “I’m just one person, what I do doesn’t matter.”
Yet this industry, which grows and perpetuates in direct response to the number of people purchasing puppies, is completely let off the hook by such attitudes. Japan’s enthusiasm for pets, small purebreds in particular, has fueled the rise of Western-style puppy mills to supply its many pet shops. This means that untold numbers of breeding dogs and cats live lives we wouldn’t wish on our worst enemies, let alone our dearest companions. This manga series was created for people who love dogs, and it shows on every lovingly-illustrated page. However, loving dogs doesn’t just mean taking great care of the dog in front of you—it also means looking out for the welfare of the parent dogs used to breed your puppy.
It should be noted that I don’t fully blame the author for falling for the puppy mill industry. The pet shops and online pet marketplaces that continue to sell puppies do their best to rope in customers and deflect inconvenient questions about the origin of the pets. Those breeders who care more about money than the welfare of their dogs, and the government officials who look the other way, are also to blame. And yes, partial fault goes to animal welfare groups that make no distinction between the smallest reputable breeder and the largest puppy mill and end up confusing buyers, leading them to damaging “oh well, nothing matters” attitudes.
While some parts of the world have significantly lowered their rates of shelter intake and euthanasia, destruction of unwanted dogs and cats in Japan remains grim, according to the Japanese animal welfare group Pawer. However, acknowledging that there are still people who wish to purchase a puppy from a breeder, there are many readily available guides in assessing a responsible one. The primary takeaway is that reputable breeders are just as interested in making sure the puppy has an appropriate home as they are in making a sale; they are proud of their facilities and let you meet the parent animals; and they do not sell their animals to buyers, sight unseen, through pet shops or websites.
And the takeaway from this book should be: enjoy the story and the beautiful illustrations, but please don’t be influenced to support the puppy mill industry and buy a dog from a pet shop or website. Our best friends deserve better.
The girl, known only as “Master,” isn’t the most likable character: she’s selfish, impulsive, and has a cruel streak. However, her behavior is often called out by philosophical Haru, who is always adorable, even when he’s making bad choices as well.
This collection includes a lengthy flashback sequence in which the teenage girl purchases the Shiba Inu puppy at a pet shop. The author’s note at the conclusion states this segment was based upon his own experience purchasing a puppy in a similar fashion.
The writer is not ignorant that this is a controversial choice; he acknowledges there are those who promote adoption of rescue/shelter pets over purchasing and mentions that his family adopted a dog who lived for many years. However, he then offers a vague and rather tepid excuse for buying a puppy at a pet store, which seems to boil down to, “I’m just one person, what I do doesn’t matter.”
Yet this industry, which grows and perpetuates in direct response to the number of people purchasing puppies, is completely let off the hook by such attitudes. Japan’s enthusiasm for pets, small purebreds in particular, has fueled the rise of Western-style puppy mills to supply its many pet shops. This means that untold numbers of breeding dogs and cats live lives we wouldn’t wish on our worst enemies, let alone our dearest companions. This manga series was created for people who love dogs, and it shows on every lovingly-illustrated page. However, loving dogs doesn’t just mean taking great care of the dog in front of you—it also means looking out for the welfare of the parent dogs used to breed your puppy.
It should be noted that I don’t fully blame the author for falling for the puppy mill industry. The pet shops and online pet marketplaces that continue to sell puppies do their best to rope in customers and deflect inconvenient questions about the origin of the pets. Those breeders who care more about money than the welfare of their dogs, and the government officials who look the other way, are also to blame. And yes, partial fault goes to animal welfare groups that make no distinction between the smallest reputable breeder and the largest puppy mill and end up confusing buyers, leading them to damaging “oh well, nothing matters” attitudes.
While some parts of the world have significantly lowered their rates of shelter intake and euthanasia, destruction of unwanted dogs and cats in Japan remains grim, according to the Japanese animal welfare group Pawer. However, acknowledging that there are still people who wish to purchase a puppy from a breeder, there are many readily available guides in assessing a responsible one. The primary takeaway is that reputable breeders are just as interested in making sure the puppy has an appropriate home as they are in making a sale; they are proud of their facilities and let you meet the parent animals; and they do not sell their animals to buyers, sight unseen, through pet shops or websites.
And the takeaway from this book should be: enjoy the story and the beautiful illustrations, but please don’t be influenced to support the puppy mill industry and buy a dog from a pet shop or website. Our best friends deserve better.
February 23, 2025
3/5 overall but bumped it up to 4/5 for the last story alone.
September 7, 2023
2.5 rounded up.
The art is still beautiful, and the characters are still fun. This one is more disjointed and the novelty wore out way quicker. Maybe I'd feel differently if I hadn't read them in such rapid succession.
I think a lot of people will still like this a lot though - it's super likeable. Maybe I'll try again in a few months and see if it hits differently.
The art is still beautiful, and the characters are still fun. This one is more disjointed and the novelty wore out way quicker. Maybe I'd feel differently if I hadn't read them in such rapid succession.
I think a lot of people will still like this a lot though - it's super likeable. Maybe I'll try again in a few months and see if it hits differently.
August 5, 2025
Pretty Good! The first comic in this volume “Existence Theory” is a good taste of what this series as a whole is like. After the first volume, I was surprised that in this volume there’s a chapter that actually has a story to it in addition to the usual comic per-page that could be taken as stand alone. I had been going to give this volume three stars, but after the bonus story at the end I’m raising it to four.
October 6, 2025
Reading this is a heartwarming reminder of my dog 🥰🥰🥰
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 6, 2025
Another great installment. I especially liked the bits with the Anubis people (and the comic about the gorilla was pretty funny, too).
Update: 9/16/2023
Reading this again, I was struck by the bittersweet nature of the bonus story. It was incredibly beautiful, sad, but ultimately hopeful, and I think it tells us a lot about Master.
Update: 9/16/2023
Reading this again, I was struck by the bittersweet nature of the bonus story. It was incredibly beautiful, sad, but ultimately hopeful, and I think it tells us a lot about Master.
June 27, 2023
In Summary
If you enjoyed the antics and exchanges of Haru and his ditzy master in Volume 1, you’ll probably enjoy Volume 2. There are more canines in this installment, including Anubis extraterrestrials and a BL-loving Collie. And even though goofy humor predominates, it wraps up with a touching glimpse into Haru and his master’s past.
The Review
It’s another installment of a Shiba Inu and his master wandering a post-apocalyptic Japan inhabited by talking animals, fantastic creatures, and aliens. Nearly all the characters in Volume 1 return in Volume 2, though some more briefly than others. We also get new characters. The ones with the most air-time are the Anubis-style aliens who travel from planet to planet to liberate all canine species. When Haru’s master inadvertently insults them, she’s thrown into prison, so of course it’s up to her loyal dog to get her out of trouble.
Another addition to the cast is Collie-nee-san. She looks elegant, but she’s a hard-core BL fangirl. When it comes to discussions of canine behavior, she’s always interpreting through a yaoi lens.
In terms of content, Haru still philosophizes, but there’s a heavier focus on character quirks and the comic situations that the cast gets into. Most of the story is presented in a four-panel format, but the creator also throws in content in a slightly longer 1- to 2-page format. This volume also skews more towards featuring the canine characters than Volume 1, which was more balanced in mixing it up with other animals, mythical creatures, and aliens. So if you like dogs, you’ll enjoy the range of breeds, their personalities, and their interactions and observations. The female Shiba Inus’ fight for Haru’s affections continues as do the comparisons between Western and Japanese breeds. Aside from Haru, the dog that makes the most appearances is Husky, who has been relegated to the role of village idiot (sorry, husky lovers).
The book closes with the bonus story “Next to the Glass Case with You.” Volume 1’s bonus story “Ten Years Later with You” leapt ahead to the end of Haru’s life, and Volume 2 does the opposite by jumping back to the day that dog and master met at the pet shop. In addition to adorable illustrations of puppy-Haru, we get a glimpse into his master’s family situation and clues as to why her personality wound up the way it did.
Extras include translation notes in between chapters, afterword, and bonus illustrations.
For more manga and book reviews, drop by my blog Keeping It In Canon!
If you enjoyed the antics and exchanges of Haru and his ditzy master in Volume 1, you’ll probably enjoy Volume 2. There are more canines in this installment, including Anubis extraterrestrials and a BL-loving Collie. And even though goofy humor predominates, it wraps up with a touching glimpse into Haru and his master’s past.
The Review
It’s another installment of a Shiba Inu and his master wandering a post-apocalyptic Japan inhabited by talking animals, fantastic creatures, and aliens. Nearly all the characters in Volume 1 return in Volume 2, though some more briefly than others. We also get new characters. The ones with the most air-time are the Anubis-style aliens who travel from planet to planet to liberate all canine species. When Haru’s master inadvertently insults them, she’s thrown into prison, so of course it’s up to her loyal dog to get her out of trouble.
Another addition to the cast is Collie-nee-san. She looks elegant, but she’s a hard-core BL fangirl. When it comes to discussions of canine behavior, she’s always interpreting through a yaoi lens.
In terms of content, Haru still philosophizes, but there’s a heavier focus on character quirks and the comic situations that the cast gets into. Most of the story is presented in a four-panel format, but the creator also throws in content in a slightly longer 1- to 2-page format. This volume also skews more towards featuring the canine characters than Volume 1, which was more balanced in mixing it up with other animals, mythical creatures, and aliens. So if you like dogs, you’ll enjoy the range of breeds, their personalities, and their interactions and observations. The female Shiba Inus’ fight for Haru’s affections continues as do the comparisons between Western and Japanese breeds. Aside from Haru, the dog that makes the most appearances is Husky, who has been relegated to the role of village idiot (sorry, husky lovers).
The book closes with the bonus story “Next to the Glass Case with You.” Volume 1’s bonus story “Ten Years Later with You” leapt ahead to the end of Haru’s life, and Volume 2 does the opposite by jumping back to the day that dog and master met at the pet shop. In addition to adorable illustrations of puppy-Haru, we get a glimpse into his master’s family situation and clues as to why her personality wound up the way it did.
Extras include translation notes in between chapters, afterword, and bonus illustrations.
For more manga and book reviews, drop by my blog Keeping It In Canon!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 25, 2025
I feel like something is missing from this series and I just do not know what it is...I find the art excellent, but I find that I only want to read so many pages before I take a break. It is done well; this may just be a series that is not connecting with me. The final story in the book was formatted in a better way for the readers in my opinion and pushed this to a 3-star rating. I am still continuing the series, but I am doing so with some caution.
July 14, 2023
The philosophical musings of a girl and her dog at the end of the world still makes for a thoughtful good time. I love the infusion of the aliens every now and then, the cute outfits that transition the chapters, and the appearance of the other dogs.
It still hits right.
It still hits right.
May 17, 2023
Such a satisfying, fun read.
September 17, 2023
A post-apocalypse philosophical gag manga about a girl and her dog
July 29, 2024
The quirky post apocalyptic series continues with more doggie humor and tugs at heart strings
August 24, 2024
This series makes me smile and laugh out loud. I love the beautiful artwork and use of color. I can't wait to read more! My favorite image is of the main characters with sunflowers.
December 27, 2024
So many cute dogs!! Can anybody dislike it? Plus so pretty colorful ilustrations!
Fujoshi collie was just priceless 😝
Bonus story was touching.
Fujoshi collie was just priceless 😝
Bonus story was touching.
January 11, 2025
This one still had quite a few funny segments, but felt considerably more hit-or-miss than the first volume. However, the bonus story at the end was wonderful!
February 23, 2025
Master and Haru-san continue their wanderings and philosophizing. Nothing especially surprising relative to the first volume, but their adventures continue to be funny and touching.
March 6, 2025
4 stars.
September 12, 2023
Still great, honestly I am not sure it really gives me anything more than I would get by rereading the first volume, but the comics are still great.
May 28, 2023
I like the alternate bonus story at the end.
June 29, 2023
I preferred this over the first volume. maybe because my expectations were adjusted, or maybe because I understood more of the Japanese-specific references from my reading of volume 1. Either way, I love this dog so much
4.5/5
4.5/5
April 18, 2023
Silly four panel jokes wrapped around dog pictures
I don't think anyone would start with volume two, so this is really just more of the same from the first volume. You have the girl, her dog and then whatever random elements are needed in the post-apocalyptic world the story is set in order to reach the punchline.
I don't think anyone would start with volume two, so this is really just more of the same from the first volume. You have the girl, her dog and then whatever random elements are needed in the post-apocalyptic world the story is set in order to reach the punchline.
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