A spin-off story about the Kai brothers' puppyhood and their first meeting with Ben.
 
Note: Published in Business Jump 2008-02, 03

A giant demon bear named Akakabuto has taken over Futago pass. Shortly after, a silver, tiger-striped Akita pup named Gin is born and is trained as a bear-dog. Gin is brought to Riki (the leader of a large pack of dogs and Gin's father) to join the pack. Riki let's him join after proving his strenght and sends his platoons to all parts of Japan to recruit strong males to fight Akakabuto. Gin, the third generation of bear-dogs goes through many hardships for the purpose of stopping the terrifying bear, Akakabuto. 
(Source: Anime News Network) 
Note: Chapter count reflects the original serialization in Weekly Shounen Jump. The chapters were later combined into 55 chapters for the tankōbon release.

After the defeat of Akakabuto, Gin and company travel Japan to console the families of the fallen soldiers. A collection of short stories that take place after the events in Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin. 
Stories included: 
1-3.Choumon no Tabi (弔問の旅, Journey of Condolences); Business Jump 2009-04, 05, 06 
4-5.Kai no San Kyoudai (甲斐の三兄弟,The Three Kai Brothers); Business Jump 2008-02, 03 
6-7. Lonely Run (ロンリー・ロン, Lonely Run); Business Jump 2007-01-07 and 2007-01-15. 
8-10. Karadaki no Tomon (枯滝の十文, Tomon of the Dried Up Waterfall); Business Jump 2010-03, 04 
11-15. Benizakura-hen (紅桜編, Benizakura Compilation); Business Jump 2010-07, 08. 09

Tags