Kinokoinu Mushroom Pup

Synopsis

Author Hotaru Yuyami has just tragically lost his beloved dog. While gazing at a tree in his yard, he notices a strange pink mushroom, and it’s…moving?! The mushroom suddenly turns into an adorable dog, and Hotaru decides to take it in. Now, alongside his editor and a mushroom researcher, Hotaru shares heartwarming and hilarious moments with his new capricious companion.

First Air Date: 2024-10-03

Last Air Date: 2024-12-19

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Networks: AT-X

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Top Cast

Daiki Kobayashi as Kinokoinu (voice)
Yuto Uemura as Hotaru Yuuyami (voice)
Takuma Terashima as Itsuki Yara (voice)
Misaki Kuno as Plum (voice)
Anna Nagase as Komako Amano (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: Kinokoinu Is Born (2024-10-03)

Storybook author Hotaru is depressed, unable to focus on work after losing his beloved dog, Hanako. A strange creature shows up in his yard that looks like a mushroom but also a dog. Komako, his childhood friend and editor, is baffled by the situation.
Ep. 2: Kinokoinu and Hanako (2024-10-10)

Itsuki is a superfan of Hotaru and falls in love with him at first sight. Hotaru is tricked by Komako to accepting an interview and photoshoot for a dog magazine. Hotaru is struck with an intense realization after taking Kinokoinu on a walk.
Ep. 3: Where Are You Going, Oh, Kinokoinu? (2024-10-17)

"Hotaru gets frustrated at Kinokoinu for disrupting his work. Kinokoinu gets upset and runs away after Hotaru compares it to Hanako."
Ep. 4: Kinokoinu, It's Time to Party (2024-10-24)

"Hotaru catches Kinokoinu releasing spores in the morning. Komako hosts a Halloween takoyaki party for Kinokoinu. Kinokoinu releases white spores after the party at night, which is a spectacular sight."
Ep. 5: Kinokoinu and Hiragana (2024-10-31)

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Ep. 6: Kinokoinu and the Visitor (2024-11-07)

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Ep. 7: Kinokoinu's Sibling (2024-11-14)

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Ep. 8: Kinokoinu Goes Shopping (2024-11-21)

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Ep. 9: Kinokoinu and the Smail (2024-11-28)

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Ep. 10: Kinokoinu Is a Popular One (2024-12-05)

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Ep. 11: Kinokoinu Goes to the Beach (2024-12-12)

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Ep. 12: The Mystery of Kinokoinu (2024-12-19)

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