Wild Life (manga)

is a Japanese manga series by Masato Fujisaki about a high school juvenile delinquent, Iwashiro Tetsushō, working to become a veterinarian. The first volume was published by Shōnen Sunday in 2003.

As of August 2007 there have been 23 volumes of the manga series. In 2006, Wild Life received the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen. A live-action version of the series had been scheduled for March 2008; however, NHK cancelled the drama when a pair of giraffes died a few days after the child giraffe was filmed., Nippon Television, 1/11/08

Plot

Tesshō is a high school juvenile delinquent. He has a special ability of perfect pitch. He saves a wild dog with the help of Kashu, a veterinarian. He later names the wild dog inu (Japanese for "dog"). He then finds his purpose in life: to become a veterinarian.

Tesshou is your typical high school delinquent with a special skill. He has a perfect pitch. This skill enables him to hear things most people wouldn't. After helping a local vet,Kashiyuu ,save a small dog, Tesshou realises his calling in life is to become a Vet! After passing Vet school Tesshou finds himself out of a job and out of luck. But due to some connections with an old high school friend, Tesshou is allowed to take the test to enter the famous R.E.D. Vet hospital.

Characters

Iwashiro Tesshou<br />A high school delinquent with a perfect pitch. He does not care for his future until he saves a dog and decides...
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