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.
Cast: Daiki Kobayashi, Yuto Uemura, Takuma Terashima
Season 1
12 episodes
1. Kinokoinu Is BornStorybook 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.TV-14CC24minOct 3, 2024
2. Kinokoinu and HanakoItsuki 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.TV-14CC24minOct 10, 2024
3. Where Are You Going, Oh, Kinokoinu?"Hotaru gets frustrated at Kinokoinu for disrupting his work. Kinokoinu gets upset and runs away after Hotaru compares it to Hanako."TV-14CC24minOct 17, 2024
4. Kinokoinu, It's Time to Party"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."TV-14CC24minOct 24, 2024
5. Kinokoinu and HiraganaNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC24minOct 31, 2024
6. Kinokoinu and the VisitorNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC24minNov 7, 2024
7. Kinokoinu's SiblingNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC24minNov 14, 2024
8. Kinokoinu Goes ShoppingNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC24minNov 21, 2024
9. Kinokoinu and the SmailNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC24minNov 28, 2024
10. Kinokoinu Is a Popular OneNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC24minDec 5, 2024
11. Kinokoinu Goes to the BeachNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC24minDec 12, 2024
12. The Mystery of KinokoinuNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC24minDec 19, 2024
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Hinako Watanabe, Yuuichi Tada, Yuya Machida
- Studio
- C-Station
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
