Dog God of the Fallen -SLASHDØG-

Caught with a severe fever before his school trip, Tobio Ikuse, a second year high school student was forced to missed out on his school trip with his schoolmates on a luxury liner. Four days later, the news about the disappearance of the teachers and second year students from his school reaches Tobio’s ears. Few months after that incident, Tobio having slowly recovered from the lost of his friends, accidentally encounters one of them again. Chasing after his missing friend, Sasaki, Tobio caught up with him but was shocked to see Sasaki with a Lizard Monster and attacked him with the monster. Cornered by the monster, Tobio is rescued by another survivor of the missing luxury liner, Natsume Minagawa. Tobio is then handed an egg by Natsume before parting ways. Later that night, Tobio found himself under attack again this time by two people with monsters, amidst all of that, out of Tobio’s shadow came a Puppy who rescued him. After fending off the two monsters, Natsume once again approaches Tobio and decides to bring him to their hideout.

Original Publisher

fujimi shobo

Original Language

japanese

Type

Light Novel

## My Thoughts on Dog God of the Fallen -SLASHDØG- ### First Impressions Okay, so I jumped into *Dog God of the Fallen -SLASHDØG-* with a bit of excitement, mainly because of its connection to *High School DxD*. The premise of a backstory focusing on Tobio Ikuse and Team Slash Dog, a group only briefly touched upon in the main series, definitely piqued my interest. I was curious to see how their origin story would unfold and how it would tie into the larger *DxD* universe. ### What Works Well One of the strongest aspects of this novel, for me, is how it expands on the lore of *High School DxD* without feeling completely detached. Seeing familiar faces like Azazel and even hints of a young Vali was a nice touch. It feels like a genuine extension of the world we already know and love, offering a deeper dive into characters who deserve more attention. The action sequences are well-paced, and the supernatural elements, from Sacred Gears to demons, are integrated seamlessly into the narrative. The illustrations are also a huge plus, finally giving us visual representations of characters like Tobio and Himejima Suzaku, who were previously only mentioned in the main series. ### Areas of Concern While I enjoyed the story overall, I did feel that prior knowledge of *High School DxD* is almost essential for full enjoyment. Without that context, some of the world-building and character introductions might feel a bit rushed or confusing. Also, the fan service elements, while present, felt a bit forced at times. It is to be expected, but sometimes it pulls away from the main story. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning This section contains potential spoilers for both *Dog God of the Fallen -SLASHDØG-* and *High School DxD*. Read at your own risk! The novel delves into Tobio Ikuse's background as a cousin of Akeno and Suzaku Himejima, shedding light on his abilities and motivations. There is a good amount of fan service, as one might expect from a cousin of Himejima Akeno. ### Final Verdict Overall, I'd say *Dog God of the Fallen -SLASHDØG-* is a worthwhile read, especially for fans of *High School DxD*. It provides a compelling backstory for Team Slash Dog and expands on the existing lore in a meaningful way. While a familiarity with the main series is practically a must, the action, supernatural elements, and character interactions make it an engaging read. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing where the story goes from here and how it further connects to the world of *High School DxD*.