Kerberos fans, your bookshelf just went full metal. With Inu-Ōkami Densetsu Kai（犬狼伝説 改）, Mamoru Oshii and Kamui Fujiwara’s entire Kerberos Saga manga run finally lands in one massive digital volume. From the original Kerberos Panzer Cop through its conclusion and the prequel Zenya, plus a new Red Spectacles manga and a creator roundtable, this 468-page ebook pulls the whole world that inspired Jin-Roh JIN-ROH into one screen.
A Complete Digital Home for Kerberos Panzer Cop Kai
Hunting down every Kerberos Saga volume used to feel like a long, grim patrol. Inu-Ōkami Densetsu Kai（犬狼伝説 改）turns that into a clean digital drop: one ebook published by Futabasha, priced at 4,950 yen, bringing the big B5 print edition into a format you can carry on a single device. If you have been waiting for a “definitive” Kerberos comic release, this is built to play that role.
Inside the 468 Page Kerberos Saga Comic Collection
So what do you actually get for those pages? The ebook fully collects the 1988 manga Inu-Ōkami Densetsu KERBEROS PANZER COP, its 1999 conclusion, and the 2010 prequel story Zenya – Kerberos Sōran Ibun. On top of that, it adds a fresh 40-page manga adaptation of the live-action film The Red Spectacles and a three-way talk between Mamoru Oshii, Kamui Fujiwara, and Yutaka Izubuchi. It is essentially the core Kerberos manga timeline plus bonus lore, all in one file.
From Early Panzer Cop Chapters to ZENYA and Beyond
The stories inside Inu-Ōkami Densetsu Kai sketch out an alternate postwar Japan: a country defeated in a very different World War II, occupied by Germany, then pushed into chaotic “high economic growth” under the weight of unemployment, crime and political violence. The heavily armed “Metropolitan Police” and their Kerberos unit stomp through protests and urban warfare in wolf-like armor. Reading from the earliest Panzer Cop chapters through Zenya in one go makes the politics, riots and personal tragedies hit a lot harder.
Red Spectacles Manga and Creator Talk for Hardcore Fans
For long-time Oshii watchers, the extras are half the fun. The 1987 film The Red Spectacles was the starting point of the Kerberos Saga, and Kamui Fujiwara’s new 40-page manga version finally turns that cult movie into dense, black-and-white comic panels. At the back of the ebook, a roundtable with Oshii, Fujiwara and mechanical designer Yutaka Izubuchi digs into how the protect gear, the politics and the “dog” soldiers of this world came to life. It reads like field notes from inside the project.
Digital Stores, Pricing, and Differences from the Print Edition
The ebook keeps the same 4,950 yen price tag as the print release, but trades a heavy B5 brick for instant digital access. It is available at major Japanese ebook platforms, including the Kindle store, as well as services like BOOK☆WALKER, Kinoppy and more. If you already own the physical book, think of this version as your “combat copy”: easy to zoom into Fujiwara’s dense linework, perfect for rereads, and completely safe from spine damage.
Links Between Kerberos Panzer Cop Kai and Jin-Roh JIN-ROH
For many overseas fans, the first contact with this world was the 2000 feature film Jin-Roh JIN-ROH, based on these comics. With a new 4K remaster and Dolby Atmos revival screening scheduled in Japan from March 6, 2026, and a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray set coming on March 25, this ebook works as the “source code” behind that movie. The armored police, the Little Red Riding Hood imagery, the doomed romance—all of it grows out of the stories collected in Inu-Ōkami Densetsu Kai. For more on the film side, you can check details on the official information hub at V-STORAGE’s Jin-Roh page.
Reading Tips for Newcomers to the Kerberos Saga World
If you are new to Kerberos, the easiest tactic is also the best: start at page one and let the world pull you under. Do not worry about memorizing every faction name on your first run; instead, use bookmarks to mark key battles or political turning points. If you are a veteran, this ebook is a great way to finally line up Panzer Cop, Zenya, The Red Spectacles and Jin-Roh in your head, and feel how Oshii’s “dog soldiers” evolved over nearly four decades.
Your Next Step Into Kerberos Panzer Cop Kai
If you have ever told yourself “I’ll get into Kerberos someday,” this release is that someday. One purchase gives you the core manga run, the brand-new Red Spectacles comic and a creator talk that connects directly to the 4K revival of Jin-Roh JIN-ROH. Check out the ebook via the Kindle store link above or your favorite Japanese ebook platform, and if the world grabs you, head over to the Kerberos Saga official EC site to explore related goods. Helmet on, reader open—time to walk with the dogs.
『犬狼伝説PANZER COP』 ©︎Mamoru Oshii and Kamui Fujiwara / BARQUE INC.
『紅い眼鏡』©︎1987-2024Mamoru Oshii・BARQUE INC.
『人狼JIN-ROH』©1999押井守/ BANDAI VISUAL・Production I.G
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