History Heartwarming / IsleOfDogs

* The fact that Atari, loved his dog so much he managed to fly a plane filled with infected dogs, just to find him.

* Atari [[spoiler: [[DefiantStoneThrow opening a cage]];]] an simple, futile gesture is somehow granted meaning by the iron will of a twelve year old boy.

** The scene that follows is Atari giving Chief a proper bath and grooming, revealing he's [[spoiler: not a black dog at all but spotted one.]]
** Atari gives Chief a treat as a show of kindness, and the latter likes the flavor and decides [[spoiler: ''this'' is his new favorite food. [[note]] the context being that previously, his favorite food (beans with hotdog) involved a traumatic moment [[/note]]
* Spots [[spoiler: revealing that, among other things that's happened, he's "going to be a father" soon. Normally, Spots speaks in a professional tone, so the way he pauses before saying those words, you can tell there's a [[WhenSheSmiles warm, proud smile]] in his voice.]]
* Atari [[spoiler: giving Spots his freedom, and in exchange, Spots bestowing Chief the honor of being Atari's new loyal guard dog.]]
* Atari feeding one of [[spoiler: Spots and Peppermint's newborn puppies. This puppy appears to be the runt of the litter as it cannot find room to fit when its mother is suckling them.]]
** Double-heartwarming: [[spoiler: According to Spots, one of their sisters was the runt of the litter, Chief being the second smallest. It's nice to see Atari bestow kindness to the puppy that none of Spots' siblings knew.]]
** Just [[spoiler: the puppies in general. Their dialogue consists of newborn baby babbles and coos.]]

* [[spoiler: Atari's poignant haiku.]]
* During [[spoiler: Atari's big speech, he brings up a heart-warming allegory that his uncle essentially took him in just like anyone would adopt a stray dog out of spontaneous kindness. Upon hearing this, the uncle (though still [[ExactWords steaming mad]]) so [[GracefulLoser graciously]] confesses the conspiracy.]]
** Fridge Heartwarming: [[spoiler: It's [[{{Fauxshadow}} fauxshadowing]] at its finest. Instead of killing his dog-hating uncle like in the legend of the Boy Samurai, Atari chooses a more peaceful means of settling the conflict and appeals to his uncle's kinder side.]]

* Atari [[spoiler: deciding that the death penalty would be [[DisproportionateRetribution a relatively harsh punishment]] for mistreatment of dogs, and instead opts that the punishment shall be community service and a heavy fine. In wake of his new rule as mayor, he will not start it with a cruel death punishment.]]
* The ending: [[spoiler: Rex, King, Duke, and Boss not only return to Megasaki city, but are reunited with their respective owners.]]
** What's more, [[spoiler: King's favorite dog food company (Doggy Chops) opens up again.]]
** [[spoiler: Gondo is adopted by one of Atari's peers, despite his [[WartsAndAll apparent scars from his days as a lab animal]].]]

** [[spoiler: Spots and Peppermint living on to raise their puppies.]]

** [[spoiler: Spots and Peppermint living on to raise their puppies.]]

** [[spoiler: Gondo is adopted, despite his [[WartsAndAll apparent scars from his days as a lab animal]].]]
** There's also the part where Boss [[spoiler:reunites with his baseball team. They've recently lost a game for the first time in a while, but they don't care because their dog's finally come back to them, and they give Boss plenty of treats.]]

** [[spoiler: Gondo is adopted, despite his [[WartsAndAll apparent scars from his days as a lab animal]].]]

** She also [[MoralityChain convinces]] him to help Atari find his dog.

* The fact that Atari, loved his dog so much he managed to fly a plane filled with infected dogs, just to find them.
** The above is ''why'' all the dogs (sans Chief initially) on the island offer him their help and loyalty, despite him being the mayor's nephew; out of all of the owners who lost their pets, Atari was the only one who decided to go for his.

* Atari [[spoiler: [[DefiantStoneThrow opening a cage]];]] an ordinary, futile gesture is somehow granted meaning by the iron will of a twelve year old boy.

* Atari [[spoiler: [[DefiantStoneThrow opening a cage]];]] an ordinary, futile gesture is somehow granted meaning by the iron will of a twelve year old boy.
* Chief and Nutmeg's interactions. They start off a bit cold, but almost instantly warm up to one another.
* Atari calling Tracy attractive during his big speech, and her appearing flustered after she translates that part.

** Double-heartwarming: [[spoiler: According to Spots, Chief was the runt of the litter. It's nice to see Atari bestow kindness to the puppy that his (long-lost) uncle never had as a stray.]]

* Atari [[spoiler: giving Spots his freedom, and in exchange, Spots bestowing Chief the honor of being Atari's new loyal guard dog.]]

** What's more, [[spoiler: King's famous dog food company opens up again.]]

* During [[spoiler: Atari's big speech, including his moving allegory that his uncle essentially took him in just like anyone would adopt a stray dog. Upon hearing this, the uncle (though still [[ExactWords steaming mad]]) so [[GracefulLoser graciously]] confesses the conspiracy.]]

** In spite of his blatantly obvious dislike for dogs, Mayor Kobyashi still saw fit to give his injured, grieving nephew a canine guardian. Why he chose Spots to be Atari's attendant is never explored, but it's implied that [[PetTheDog he wanted the best protector at his disposal to be watching over his nephew]], no matter who it was. Regardless of motive, [[NiceJobFixingItVillian Atari and Spots would have never met one another had it not been for his corrupt uncle]].

** In spite of his blatantly obvious dislike for dogs, Mayor Kobyashi still saw fit to give his injured, grieving nephew a canine guardian. Why he chose Spots to be Atari's attendant is never explored, but it's implied that [[PetTheDog he wanted Atari the best protector at his disposal to be watching over his nephew]], regardless of who it might be.

** Although both he and his clan despised dogs for personal and cultural reason, Mayor Kobyashi still saw fit to give his injured, grieving nephew a canine guardian. Why he did so is never explored, but it's implied that [[PetTheDogMoment he wanted Atari to receive the best protection he could provide]], regardless of who it might be.

* Atari and Spots' first interaction, taking place after the former was just orphaned. The former is on the verge of tears over how he lost his parents, and the latter tearfully responds "I hear you..."
** Despite Major Domo coldly and cruelly instructing that their relationship remain professional, Atari still formed a deep bond with his dog.

** What's more, [[spoiler: King's famous dog food company opens up again.]]

* During [[spoiler: Atari's big speech, including his moving allegory that his uncle essentially took him in just like anyone would adopt a stray dog. Upon hearing this, the uncle (though still [[ExactWords steaming mad]]) so [[GracefulLoser gracefully]] confesses the conspiracy.]]

* Atari [[spoiler: giving Spots his freedom.]]

* Atari feeding one of [[spoiler:Spots’s newborn puppies. This puppy appears to be the runt of the litter as it cannot find room to fit when its mother is suckling them.]]

* Atari [[spoiler: Giving Spots his freedom.]]

* Atari feeding one of [[spoiler:Spots’s newborn puppies. This puppy appears to be the runt of the litter as it cannot find room to fit when its mother is feeding them breastmilk.]]

* Atari feeding one of [[spoiler:Spots’s]] newborn puppies. This puppy appears to be the runt of the litter as it cannot find room to fit when its mother is feeding them breastmilk.

* Atari and Chief playing fetch for the first time. This, after Chief has been an unloved stray and having an uncontrollable urge to bite that has soured a guilt complex on him, and a human shows him the first signs of love and friendship that he possibly never had. The Atari hugs him, and he's speechless.

* Atari and Chief playing fetch for the first time.

* Atari feeding one of [[spoiler:Spots’s]] newborn puppies.

* Atari [[spoiler: [[StoneThrowOfDefiance opening a cage]];]] an ordinary, futile gesture is somehow granted meaning by the iron will of a twelve year old boy.

* Atari [[StoneThrowOfDefiance opens a cage]].

* After his HeelFaceTurn, [[spoiler:Mayor Kobayashi donates a kidney to Atari.]]