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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- special
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 72 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 9, 1983
- Season
- Winter 1983
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Director
- Kimio Yabuki
- Music
- Hiroki Tamaki
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
Estimated watch time
1h 12m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Animals79%Urban20%
SPECIALFINISHED1983 WINTER
Wagahai wa Inu de Aru: Don Matsugoro no Seikatsu
吾輩は犬である ドン松五郎の生活
Synopsis
The special revolves around a talking dog named Don Matsugorou and his family. Mr. Matsuzawa is a novelist who lives in Chiba Prefecture. Only his daughter Kazuko knows that the family dog, Don Matsugorou, can talk. Don is wounded in a fight with the neighbors' dog, King, a nouveau-riche mongrel with ideas above his station. In addition to this, Don Matsugorou must save Chotaro, a fellow dog who gets kidnapped, and might even find love in another dog, Ogin, along the way.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Wagahai wa Inu de Aru: Don Matsugoro no Seikatsu?
Worth a look if you enjoy comedy and slice of life, especially stories with animals.
At about 1 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Kimio Yabuki
- Music
- Hiroki Tamaki
Where it fits in the series
Related entries
Wagahai wa Inu de Aru: Don Matsugoro no Seikatsu FAQ
How many episodes does Wagahai wa Inu de Aru: Don Matsugoro no Seikatsu have?
Wagahai wa Inu de Aru: Don Matsugoro no Seikatsu has 1 episodes of about 72 minutes each, roughly 1 h 12 min in total.
Is Wagahai wa Inu de Aru: Don Matsugoro no Seikatsu finished?
Yes. Wagahai wa Inu de Aru: Don Matsugoro no Seikatsu has finished airing — the final episode aired February 9, 1983.
Is there a season 2 of Wagahai wa Inu de Aru: Don Matsugoro no Seikatsu?
No sequel is listed for Wagahai wa Inu de Aru: Don Matsugoro no Seikatsu as of October 2026.
Is Wagahai wa Inu de Aru: Don Matsugoro no Seikatsu based on a other source?
Yes. Wagahai wa Inu de Aru: Don Matsugoro no Seikatsu adapts the other source.
Who animated Wagahai wa Inu de Aru: Don Matsugoro no Seikatsu?
Wagahai wa Inu de Aru: Don Matsugoro no Seikatsu was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Kimio Yabuki.