Crossing The Lines

This series was released in the United States by a now-defunct company named "Gutsoon! Entertainment," also known as 'Raijin Graphic Novels,' way back in 2004. Only two volumes were ever published in English, and it truly saddens me.  

It's not unexpected that this series faded into obscurity since its U.S. publication was discontinued, but what shocks me the most is that this series has absolutely no scanlations available online. It's impossible to find anywhere. Sure, you can still buy the manga in Japanese, and the first two volumes in English, but this series has so much to offer, and it's disheartening that Bow Wow Wata isn't more widely recognized.  

What makes this manga exceptional is that it's created by a certified veterinarian who has woven her real-life experiences and veterinary practices into the story. Not only is it educational, but she doesn't shy away from addressing the harsh realities of what animals endure, including illnesses and abuse at the hands of humans. I can only imagine the depth of the rest of the series.  

Surprisingly, the characters are incredibly well-developed in the two volumes that are accessible. You have Tasuke, the son of a Shinto god, who suddenly gains the ability to communicate with animals, just like his father. His divine dad, a veterinarian, hopes to see Tasuke embrace his newfound powers to assist animals in need. Despite being a grumpy teenager initially uninterested in talking to animals, Tasuke gradually learns from his ignorance and actively works to make amends for his mistakes. Then there's Wata, a dog Tasuke takes in to help his crush, Misato, who can't keep Wata in her new apartment. The dynamic between Wata and Tasuke is genuinely hilarious, and their teamwork, despite their differences, propels the story and character development at an excellent pace. Nothing feels rushed. The pacing is impeccable. Without revealing too much, you discover why Tasuke communicates with animals at certain moments; this plot point seems crucial for later developments.  

Overall, it genuinely upsets me that I may never know how this series concludes.  

Bow Wow Wata spans 11 volumes, and there's even a sequel! It astounds me that there's no way to read this series online. This is undoubtedly an underrated treasure that deserves far more recognition. I believe that if 'Gutsoon!' hadn't shut down, 'Bow Wow Wata' wouldn't have been neglected to such an extreme extent. This company really let this series down. I strongly recommend readers purchase the first two volumes of BWW. Not only does it support the series, but it might help bring attention to it, even after all these years. For the love of everything sacred, I sincerely hope another publisher will take on this series. PLEASE! I BEG someone to translate this masterpiece!

Loved the book! Great story!

I need some honest evaluation on how bad the harem gets here, like is it an important part of the story, how many harem members, is it an insanely oblivious Mc regarding romance/his harem members? Please I wanna read a nice long novel without romantically oblivious Mc for once