Ep 1. A Hero is Born!

In the opening episode of Dog Days, we meet the main character, Cinque Izumi, a young boy from Earth who suddenly finds himself transported to the magical world of Flonyard. Here he discovers that he has been summoned as a hero, a role he struggles to understand and accept.

As Cinque arrives in Flonyard, he finds himself in the middle of a battle between two dog races, the Biscotti Kingdom and the Galette Kingdom. Despite the chaos and confusion, he finds himself helping Princess Millhiore, the leader of Biscotti Kingdom, and her loyal companion, a canine knight named Leonmitchelli.

The two canine kingdoms compete annually in a friendly sports tournament known as the "Warfare Game," where they participate in various sporting events to determine which kingdom will reign victorious. The battle between the two kingdoms is friendly, with the overall goal being to entertain the audience watching the events both in Flonyard and around the world.

Cinque quickly finds himself thrown into the Warfare Game and it becomes clear that both kingdoms desperately need him on their team, as he possesses a unique skill set that could tip the balance of power in favor of either side. He struggles to choose a side, as he comes to admire the nobility and skill of both Princess Millhiore and Leonmitchelli. Along the way, Cinque meets several other key players in the game, including Yukiya Naruse, Rebecca Anderson, and Rico.

As the series opener progresses, we learn more about the history of the two kingdoms and the importance of the Warfare Game to maintain peace and unity between them. Cinque is initially overwhelmed by the beauty and magic of Flonyard, but he soon comes to understand the gravity of his role as a hero summoned from another world to help protect the people of Flonyard.

The episode's climax is reached when the two kingdoms finally come head to head in the final game of the tournament. As the game begins, both kingdoms give it their all, with neither side willing to back down. Cinque proves instrumental in turning the tide for his team, but as the game reaches its final stage, it becomes clear that both sides will need to work together if they want to save the kingdom from an impending threat. Will they be able to put aside their differences and work as a team to protect their lands from the impending doom? The answer awaits at the end of the first episode of Dog Days, "A Hero is Born!"