I can spend as much time as you care to donate talking about this wonderful series. But when it comes down to it, Motoni Modoru always creates a story that has to be seen rather than heard.

Dog Style is the very appropriate title for a series about a pair of boys and their incidental relationship. Miki and Teru begin as acquaintances, at best. They first encounter one another in an abandoned warehouse, which both claim as their hideout. Afterwards, they come to realise that they are also connected through their best friends (who just so happen to be brothers). They begin a relationship as friends with benefits.

Dog Style is full of wit, comedy and boyish exuberance. I don't think I've ever quite described a Yaoi manga having this kind of feeling. It's completely refreshing, but at the same time, compellingly erotic. Miki and Teru are perfect as Master and stubborn Pet and although their physical relationship statically clings to the theme, their emotional relationship constantly interchanges between the two roles.

If, like me, you happen to like the smut in your Yaoi, you will be happy to know that Motoni Modoru delivers. Oh boy, does she deliver well. The sexual tension between the characters not only translates into the story, but is also well presented with Motoni's unique artistic style. As others before me have mentioned, the kissing it hot. Way hot. In fact, everything these boys do is tainted with a sexual tension that is either aggressively or passively represented in the story. I was doubly pleased that Motoni does this while maintaining the boyish attitudes of her characters. You'll find no girls with penises in Dog Style.

Motoni Modoru has not only managed to create a believable, enjoyable world filled with complex characters - she's also created a series that leaves you with new impressions every time you read it. I've read Dog Style well over a dozen times and each time I re-read it I notice something different. This mangaka is a skilled master of subtle character expressions and snappy, dynamic dialogue.

Dog Style is, without a doubt, my favourite yaoi series. I'll never, ever give another series a 10 out of 10 out of respect for this standout piece of work. I'm a converted Motoni fan forever more!

... Last updated on July 20th, 2010, 2:43pm

Sometimes the story is a bit hard to follow but this never stops you! It is a great piece of work and I'm dying to read the third volume! Two hands up from me too about the incredibly sensual kissing scenes ~

I have read many yaoi mangas before but never have i come across characters where both seme and uke have such strong characteristics. I love that they are both tough guys, they can understand each other perfectly and have a connection that neither one of them can understand. I have to agree with the previous people, the intimate scenes are so HOT!

this among all hundreds of yaoi's i've read. this probably has one of the hottest kissing scenes ever. the art is almost like wild rock. and i just found out that the mangaka was actually one of my faves. LOL. its an overall 10!

The art is something I had to get used to, given my preference leans towards softer lines, but love the story!
tonio_t: you are soooo right about the kissing scene, very hot!

... Last updated on January 25th, 2008, 7:45pm