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Is Togainu no Chi Finished? Everything You Need to Know Before Watching

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What is Togainu no Chi?
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Togainu no Chi (also known as 咎狗の血 or 咎狗之血) is a dark, psychological story centering on Akira, a young champion of the street fighting tournament known as Bl@ster. After being arrested for a crime he did not commit, Akira is offered a deal by a mysterious woman: his freedom in exchange for defeating the strongest man, the Il-Re. To do this, he must enter a deadly game called Igura, which is controlled by a drug ring within the abandoned remains of Tokyo.

If you are looking to dive into this gritty world, you can buy the manga to get the full experience of Akira’s journey.

Is the Anime Really Finished?
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When considering if the story is “finished,” it is important to distinguish between the anime and its source material. The anime adaptation, Togainu no Chi - Bloody Curs, is a related production to the original manga.

Because the anime is an adaptation of a manga that predates it, viewers who only watch the anime may find themselves wanting more depth or a more complete narrative arc. To get the most satisfying and comprehensive conclusion to the story, we highly recommend continuing with or starting with the source material. You can find the manga here to ensure you don’t miss any critical plot points.

Who Is This Anime For?
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Togainu no Chi is not for the faint of heart. It is categorized under the Erotica and Psychological genres, with a heavy focus on Yaoi themes.

This series is best suited for an adult audience that enjoys:

  • High-stakes, deadly competitions.
  • Gritty, dystopian settings (such as an abandoned Tokyo).
  • Complex psychological tension and adult relationships.

If this sounds like your kind of story, you can watch the anime on Prime Video (depending on regional availability through collaborations with Crunchyroll).

Recommended Watch and Read Order#

Navigating the Togainu no Chi universe can be slightly confusing due to the different media formats. You can refer to the relationship tree on this page for a visual guide, but here are our recommended paths:

The Release Order
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If you want to experience the franchise as it was released to the public:

  1. Togainu no Chi (Manga) - Released 2006
  2. Togainu no Chi - Bloody Curs (Anime) - Released 2010
  3. BOY’s LOVE Nitro+CHiRAL (Anime Spinoff) - Released 2017

The Completionist Order
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For those who want every piece of content available, we suggest following the release order listed above. This allows you to see the evolution of the story from the manga to the anime and finally the spinoff. While you’re completing the series, you might want to pick up some merchandise to commemorate your journey.

The “Source First” Path
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For viewers who don’t mind reading and want the most context possible before watching:

  1. Start with the Manga to establish the plot and characters.
  2. Watch Togainu no Chi - Bloody Curs to see the adaptation.
  3. Finish with the BOY’s LOVE Nitro+CHiRAL spinoff.

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Useful Information
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For collectors, it is worth noting that Togainu no Chi - Bloody Curs was released on single DVDs in Japan before being bundled into boxes. If you are hunting for physical copies, keep an eye out for these Japanese releases.

Togainu no Chi • manga • 2006-11-01
  └─(related)→  togainu no chi - Bloody Curs • anime • 2010-09-23 (Advanced screening)
   └─(spinoff)→   BOY's LOVE Nitro+CHiRAL • anime • 2017-04-01

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