Hashire John
Japanese title: 走れジョン
Alternative titles: Hashire Jon
Type: OVA
Source: Original
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: 1997
Duration: 24 min
Rating: G - All Ages
Genres: Drama
Themes: Pets

Tatsuya Obayashi rescued a dog from a vacant lot and named him John. He's a bit slow and Tatsuya raised his voice when John couldn't bring back the frisbee as fast. The next day Yoshio transfers into Tatsuya's class. He wants to be friends but Yoshio began to get bullied. With the help of John, Tatsuya learns how to be patient and help stand up for his classmate.