Taroumaru Shiba is a small Shiba Inu dog and an important mascot character in the anime series 'Gakkou Gurashi!' (School-Live!). He is adopted by the School Living Club and brings joy and comfort to its members, especially Yuuri and Yuki. Despite being a dog, Taroumaru plays a significant emotional role, with his actions and fate deeply affecting the club’s dynamics and the morale of the girls as they survive in the zombie apocalypse.