, is a nod to a recurring motif in Oshii's work. Dogs, particularly basset hounds, appear frequently in his films, often serving as silent observers or symbols of lost humanity. This theme is most prominent in the Kerberos Saga
A group of dogs lives with a "Man" they believe is kind, only for the protagonist, Sophie, to realize he is a serial killer who takes dogs from his victims. straydog fiance re stray final animal trail