Paws & Claws

Synopsis

Life sure is ruff, especially when you’re Gyeon Hui-Seong. Abandoned by his pack of fellow dog shifters, he is forced to become a drug runner for a gambling ring. For his final job, he comes face to face with Savage Fang, the ruthless Wolf Den enforcer Yun Chi-Young. Everything goes (nearly) according to plan, but on his way back he is attacked and forced to return to his fearsome(?) true form…a little white cottonball of a puppy! After Chi-young finds Hui-Seong struggling on the streets, he takes him in, believing him to be nothing more than a stray. Will Hui-Seong be able to escape the ruthless, terrifying outpour of love Chi-Young showers him with and escape his criminal past? Or will he be forever leashed to a life of kibble and kennels? (Source: Lezhin US, edited)

About

Paws & Claws is a Korean manhwa, first serialized in 2024, The series is currently being serialized.

Why readers enjoy Paws & Claws

Paws & Claws appeals to readers of Comedy manhwa, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Drama, Fantasy, Romance elements. This combination of Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Paws & Claws is written by nono, Marin Code, Ilju, with art by Duhaem.

Reception

Paws & Claws holds an average score of 7.7 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 137 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Paws & Claws include: Boys' Love, Animals, Shapeshifting, Kemonomimi, Full Color, Male Protagonist, Long Strip, Found Family. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.