Karen Inukai
main character
TV_SHORT
4.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 12 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 6, 2023 – March 24, 2023
- Season
- Winter 2023
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Quad
- Director
- Takashi Yasudo
- Original creator
- Itsutsuse
- Music
- Tatsuya Kikuchi
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 46/100
Estimated watch time
2h 24m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Primarily Female Cast94%POV91%Human Pet91%Animals91%Nudity90%Male Protagonist82%Heterosexual80%Primarily Teen Cast80%Zoophilia79%Shounen79%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2023 WINTER4.6 / 10 AniList score
My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog
犬になったら好きな人に拾われた。• Inu ni Nattara Suki na Hito ni Hirowareta.
Synopsis
They say every dog has his day. That’s especially true for our protagonist, who was just turned into a dog and now lives every day under the care of his crush, Inukai-san! She happily dotes on her new companion, and while he wants to return to human form someday, there’s something wonderful about being cared for by the person he loves. Enjoy life through the eyes of a dog in My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog! (Source: HIDIVE)
Trailer
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Should you watch My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog?
Only if you enjoy comedy, ecchi and romance, especially stories with primarily female cast, pov, human pet.
Reception is lukewarm: 46/100 on AniList, with 13% of 14.2K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #22 most popular anime of all time.
18.8% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 2 h 24 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Itsutsuse
- Director
- Takashi Yasudo
- Character design
- Kazuaki Morita
- Music
- Tatsuya Kikuchi
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog OVA
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Gyakkyou☆Fuwaku☆Fraction” by AiRI & Aki Misato & Miyuki Hashimoto & Sayaka Sasaki & yozuca* & Yui Sakakibara & Ayumi. & Rita & Rekka Katakiri & Yumi Kawamura & Duca & Mitsuki Nakae & Nomico & rino & riya · eps 1-4
Endings (4)
- ED1“Let's Go My House!!!” by Saya Aizawa & Mayu Sagara & Yurie Kozakai · eps 1
- ED2“Let's Go My House!!! Karen Inukai ver.” by Saya Aizawa & Mayu Sagara & Yurie Kozakai · eps 2, 4, 8
- ED3“Let's Go My House!!! Mike Nekotani ver.” by Saya Aizawa & Mayu Sagara & Yurie Kozakai · eps 3, 5
- ED4“Let's Go My House!!! Usagi Tsukishiro ver.” by Saya Aizawa & Mayu Sagara & Yurie Kozakai · eps 6-7
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My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog FAQ
How many episodes does My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog have?
My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog has 12 episodes of about 12 minutes each, roughly 2 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog?
About 2 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog finished?
Yes. My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog has finished airing — the final episode aired March 24, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog?
No sequel is listed for My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog based on a manga?
Yes. My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog adapts the manga by Itsutsuse.
Who animated My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog?
My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog was animated by Quad and directed by Takashi Yasudo.
Who sings the opening of My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog?
The opening, "Gyakkyou☆Fuwaku☆Fraction", is performed by AiRI & Aki Misato & Miyuki Hashimoto & Sayaka Sasaki & yozuca* & Yui Sakakibara & Ayumi. & Rita & Rekka Katakiri & Yumi Kawamura & Duca & Mitsuki Nakae & Nomico & rino & riya.
Where can I watch My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog?
My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog is listed on HIDIVE, YouTube, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.