Inu nan desuka?/Who is that cartoon dog?
Imperial Japanese Army Third Platoon
You have no doubt already seen
the pictures throughout this
website of a funny cartoon dog.
Who is he? He is "Norakuro
Gocho", an orphan dog that joined
the (Japanese) army. Norakuro
was a serialized comic strip and
manga which ran from 1931-41. It
was a big hit with troops in
Manchukuo.
the pictures throughout this
website of a funny cartoon dog.
Who is he? He is "Norakuro
Gocho", an orphan dog that joined
the (Japanese) army. Norakuro
was a serialized comic strip and
manga which ran from 1931-41. It
was a big hit with troops in
Manchukuo.
Dai Nippon Teikoku Rikugun Daisan Shoutai
| Tagawa Suihou 2549-2649 1889-1989 |
Tagawa Suihou started his career as a comic book
artist in 1925. In 1931 his greatest hit, "Norakuro-kun"
was serialized in newspapers. The comic ran until
1941, in which it became a huge hit in Japan and
especially popular with Japanese troops serving in
Manchukuo. After WWII, Norakuro was resurrected in
reissued manga, newspaper serials, and eventually
made it into new manga, toys, games, and a lackluster
anime during the 1980s. Even today, Norakuro-kun is
still loved by the Japanese armed forces and has fans
worldwide.
artist in 1925. In 1931 his greatest hit, "Norakuro-kun"
was serialized in newspapers. The comic ran until
1941, in which it became a huge hit in Japan and
especially popular with Japanese troops serving in
Manchukuo. After WWII, Norakuro was resurrected in
reissued manga, newspaper serials, and eventually
made it into new manga, toys, games, and a lackluster
anime during the 1980s. Even today, Norakuro-kun is
still loved by the Japanese armed forces and has fans
worldwide.
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