Dog
& Scissors: Complete Collection (2013/Sentai/Section 23 DVD)
Picture:
B Sound: B Extras: D Episodes: B+
Kazuhito
is the ultimate book lover, he just can't get enough of books.
Unfortunately however, he gets killed in a robbery and he dies
without being able to finish reading his favorite author's book
series, Shinobu Akiyame. But then, fortunately, he gets reincarnated
as a dog and not only is his new master his favorite author, yet she
can hear his thoughts as well! Now, as Kazuhito gets used to his new
life, he also gets the chance to find out what his favorite author is
really like and as he tries to inspire her to finish writing her
book, they develop the weirdest master and pet relationship.
In
Dog
& Scissors: Complete Collection
(2013), Kazuhito's life has really gone to the dogs (literally), it
could be heaven... could be hell. After dieing and reincarnating as
canine, he now lives with Kirihime Natsuno, a beautiful, sadistic
girl in black with a love of scissors who's really his favorite
author. Now, between other rival authors, a masochistic editor, his
sister with a brother complex, and a few other girls, his life now
seems to be surrounded by beautiful (but crazy) girls. Too bad for
the girls however, Kazuhito is more interested in their books than
their looks. While Natsuno feels somewhat responsible for Kazuhito's
death, she secretly hides the fact that she is also in love with him,
but she expresses it to him with sadistic terror and torture,
specially when other girls get close to him.
This
was a weird but comical anime series, while it is almost like a harem
anime (one guy with a ton of girls after him), it had plenty of fan
service, including the beach and hot springs episodes. In the end,
you have to wonder, would it have made any if much of a difference if
the main protagonist was human or dog? In all, this series makes fun
of the world of authors, their writing and the fans who follow them.
There
are no extras, but the anamorphically enhanced 1.78 X 1 image and
lossy Dolby Digital sound are once again as good as it gets for Anime
on DVD, up to Sentai's high standards.
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Every
Dog Has His Day -
Kazuhito has just died. Now he is a dog, his new life and master is
Kirihime Natsuno, aka Shinobu Akiyama, his favorite author.
Strike
While the Dog is Hot -
Natsuno hunts down Kazuhito's killer, and Kazuhito must decided to
let him live or die.
The
Winter Dog Flies into the Fire -
Kazuhito meets Natsuno's hyper masochistic editor (who can also hear
him talk) and she asks him to help Natsuno get out of her writing
slump.
Drowning
Men Clutch at Dogs -
Kazuhito's little sister Madoka shows up and Natsuno believes Madoka
is behind a series of mysterious slashers.
Nothing
Ventured, No Dog Gained -
Madoka and Natsuno fights over who has rights to own Kazuhito.
Rain
Settles the Dog -
Kazuhito helps a little girl come to terms with her book seller
sister when she believes the bookstore will be forced to close and
them separated.
The
Dog Would Not Be Shot But For It's Cries -
Natsuno loses her favorite black bra and asks Kazuhito to use his dog
instinct to sniff it out.
Dogs
In Moderation -
Kazuhito and Natsuno go the the hot springs, somehow all the other
girls are there too.
There
is No Smoke Without Dog -
An extra book appears in Natsuno's collection, and Kazuhito and
Natsuno tracks it down to another novelist's rival daughter.
Time
Flies Like a Dog -
Kazuhito finds out his super depressive classmate is another famous
author and she made a promise to him when he was live, Natsuno find
out she has another rival.
A
Dog By Chance is Preordained -
Kazuhito runs from Madoka's mad cooking skills.
Dog
and Scissors Require Good Handling -
As Natsuno gets ready for her public debut and future plans she gets
drunk, and fantasies about marriage and family with Kazuhito and
throws up on him. Next day, Kazuhito reminds her to finish her book
first.
-
Ricky Chiang
