Dogs: Bullets & Carnage is a gritty neo-noir action manga set in a decaying urban underworld where violence, crime syndicates, and genetic experimentation collide, following Badou Nails, a reckless gunman obsessed with cigarettes and ramen, whose chaotic lifestyle pulls him into deadly conspiracies involving corrupt corporations, enhanced soldiers, and the mysterious drug “Happiness,” delivering relentless gunfights, stylized brutality, and fragmented storytelling that gradually exposes a much darker world beneath the surface. As Badou crosses paths with characters like the lethal assassin Mihai and other morally broken survivors, the narrative explores themes of addiction, loss, dehumanization, loyalty, and the lingering scars of violence, blending emotional numbness with sudden flashes of humanity and regret. Combining action, crime, sci-fi, and psychological drama, the series became known for its distinctive art style and uncompromising tone, earning a cult following among fans of mature manga. Also known as Dogs manga, Dogs: Bullets & Carnage manga, Dogs: Bullets & Carnage Dorohedoro-style, ドッグス バレッツ＆カーネイジ, Shirow Miwa manga, Badou Nails, Mihai, gun action manga, cyberpunk crime series, and ultra-violent seinen manga.