Don
Also known as ドン (Don)
Hello, My Name (in English) is…
Sit. Don. Sit.
Distinguishing Features
You won’t confuse Don with Teukza’s other canine hero, (Flying) Ben. Don has tall, straight ears, with a smooth and spotted black coat.
Status: Primary Star (★★★)
Don is an Anubis Hound from Egypt – a breed of dog related to the Pharaoh Hound and possibly to the Doberman Pinscher. He’s fiercely loyal, strong, and trust-worthy – the perfect brave canine companion for his master, a young boy named Tadasu Nagano. In short, he’s a good boy.
Notable Roles
Ben is easily recognizable as the titular canine hero of the Lion Books short story “Don and Muse” (1972). Besides his starring co-role, he has also made one cameo appearance in Black Jack (1973-83).
Manga Appearances
If you spot an appearance not already listed, please let us know in the comments section below!
1972
Lion Books (“Muse and Don – 01: A Mythic Beast”) as “Don”
Lion Books (“Muse and Don – 02: Call of the Wild”) as “Don”
Lion Books (“Muse and Don – 03: The Underground’s Timetable”) as “Don”
1973
Black Jack (“A Girl who became a Bird”) as “a hound in pursuit”
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