You may remember talented Japanese illustrator, manga artist, and animal enthusiast PonkichiM for his adorable alternative shiba inu yen banknotes. When Japan's Finance Ministry announced newly designed 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 banknotes to be introduced in 2024, PonkichiM proposed a shiba inu design that became so popular it even got a feline spin off.

As it turns out, PonkichiM has created their own world of noble cat and dog warriors that he calls "Dog Knight Story", and he's very brilliantly depicted the cutest warriors to grace the battlefield.

Whether you're a cat or dog lover, there's a noble breed for you in Dog Knight Story. Follow PonkichiM on Twitter for more awesome illustrations. Here's a few highlights from his impressive series.