Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Animated thriller

Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past (1989): Cast

Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past (1989) movie poster

Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past is a 1989 animated thriller directed by Hiroyuki Ebata, starring Akira Kamiya as John Kyosuke Hiba, Daisuke Gori and Norio Wakamoto. It runs 46 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
46 min
Director
Hiroyuki Ebata
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Gen
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past About?

The premise of Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past without spoilers.

Former Green Beret John Kyosuke is pulled out of retirement for a high‑stakes mission: to extract an American scientist who is transporting a priceless biological asset. As he closes in, he uncovers the hidden forces manipulating the operation, forcing him to confront the darkest secrets of his own perilous past.

Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • ova
  • seinen
  • based on manga
  • anime animation
  • hand drawn animation
  • virus
  • gun
  • knife
  • violence
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past Cast & Characters

Akira Kamiya leads the cast as John Kyosuke Hiba, with Daisuke Gori as Masami Fudou and Norio Wakamoto as Makoto Allen Takemura. Directed by Hiroyuki Ebata; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past

· 4 more
Videos

Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past Videos

The clip of Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past.

Dog Soldier (1989) Full Movie
Details

Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past Also Known As

Also known as “野犬奇兵”.

Also known as
  • 野犬奇兵

Seen Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past?

More like this

Movies Like Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past

Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sword of the Stranger, Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors and The Dogs of War.

FAQ

Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past?

Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past runs 46 minutes.

When was Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past released?

Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past was released on October 7, 1989.

Who directed Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past?

Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past was directed by Hiroyuki Ebata.

Who is in the cast of Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past?

Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past stars Akira Kamiya as John Kyosuke Hiba, Daisuke Gori as Masami Fudou and Norio Wakamoto as Makoto Allen Takemura, among 8 credited actors.

Does Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past have a post-credit scene?

No. Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past in?

The original language of Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past is Japanese.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app