Dog & Scissors English Sub & Dub

About Dog & Scissors

Dog & Scissors (犬とハサミは使いよう) arrives as a comedy anime by GONZO and Enterbrain (2013), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: Harumi Kazuhito could spend days at a time with his head buried in his beloved books, and little would make him happier than perusing the pages of his favorite author. Unfortunately, when Harumi gets himself killed, he inexplicably comes across himself reincarnated as a dog… which might not be so bad if he could read.

Another thread: What truly makes this odd reincarnation the worst of all possible worlds is that she's also his FAVORITE AUTHOR! The horror! Can Harumi find a way to live with this tantrum throwing typist, or will her crazed clippings prove to be his undoing? Can he escape her constant hounding via the doggy door, or is he barking up the wrong tree?

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Marina Inoue as Kirihime Natsuno and Takahiro Sakurai as Kazuhito Harumi. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

GONZO and Enterbrain is the studio behind Dog & Scissors, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.1/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Marina Inoue as Kirihime Natsuno, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2013, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.