Shiroi Senshi Yamato | |
The first book of the third publication of Shiroi Senshi Yamato manga | |
白い戦士ヤマト | |
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Manga | |
Written by | Yoshihiro Takahashi |
Published by | Shueisha |
Magazine | Monthly Shōnen Jump |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original run | 1976 – 1989 |
Volumes | 26 |
Yamato the White Warrior (白い戦士ヤマト, Shiroi Senshi Yamato) is a Japanese manga series by Yoshihiro Takahashi, which was serialized between 1976 and 1989 in the magazine Monthly Shōnen Jump.
Shiroi Senshi Yamato is about a white Akita pup who strives to become the champion fighting dog of Yamagata. Over the course of the series, the main villain - Toshio - hires multiple people to attempt to kill Yamato and stop him being champion, which results in many adventures besides the fights themselves.
Dogs are ranked accordingly to Sumo wrestling, with the highest rank being "Yokozuna". From highest to lowest: