Dogs / Bullets & Carnage

Dogs: Bullets & Carnage is a seinen manga series written and illustrated by Miwa Shirow, which began serialization in 2005. It serves as an expanded continuation of the earlier one-shot and short story collection simply titled Dogs, building upon a dark, neo-noir vision of a dystopian city where genetically modified humans, underground researchers, and gunmen navigate a landscape of systemic violence and personal vendettas.

Shirow’s design aesthetic is characterized by a stark, high-contrast black-and-white art style that emphasizes stylized character silhouettes and gritty urban architecture. The work was developed within the context of Ultra Jump magazine, appealing to readers of mature action manga. Upon its release, it was well-received for its kinetic choreography and intricate character backstories, establishing Shirow as a notable figure in the genre for blending Western cinematic sensibilities with traditional manga pacing.