Ginga Densetsu Weed Gaiden

This collection of short stories features a variety of tales about dogs, including the exploits of “Justice,” a vigilante group made up of pet dogs; the coming-of-age story of Ron, a timid family dog who sets out on a journey in search of freedom; the love and courage that Kenta, a bullied boy, learns from a stray puppy named Shion; and the author’s deep affection for his own wolfdog, Hanako!

(Source: Nihon Bungeisha, translated)

Stories included:
2. **Mel no Tabidachi** (メルの旅立ち, Mel's Trip); Manga Goraku Super Special Issue
3-4. **Lonely Ron** (ロンリーロン, Lonely Ron); Shounen Sunday Zoukan 1992-09, 10
5-6. **Shion no Kaze** (シオンの疾風, Strong Winds of Zion); Monthly Shounen Ace 1996-02, 03
7. **HANAKO** (HANKO); Weekly Manga Goraku