Dog Day 2026 got the full anime-industry treatment this weekend, with Anime News Network publishing a two-part roundup of canine-themed celebrations from across the medium.

Part I gathered contributions tied to Digimon, Sakamoto Days, Happy Kanako's Killer Life, and Akira Failing in Love, alongside entries involving Shiba Inu Rooms and major companies Kadokawa and Gonzo. Part II widened the net further, featuring Space Brothers, author Keiichi Sigsawa, You Are a Four Leaf Clover, Thunder 3, Tono to Inu, and Someone Hertz, plus voice performer Shu Uchida.

The annual tradition sees studios, publishers, creators, and voice talent share dog-centric illustrations and posts for the occasion, and this year's edition drew participation broad enough to require two installments. Between the two parts, the roundup touches everything from long-running franchises to current-season series and individual artists.

For fans, it is a low-stakes but charming snapshot of how widely the industry engages with seasonal fan-service traditions — and a handy checklist of which favorite series and creators joined in this year.