Kinokoinu Mushroom Pup (きのこいぬ)
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Producer: Hinako Watanabe, Yuichi Tada, Yuya Machida
Top Cast
Seasons
Season 1 (2024)
No overview available.
12 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Kinokoinu Is Born
2024-10-03Storybook 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.
Runtime: 24 minEpisode 2: Kinokoinu and Hanako
2024-10-10Itsuki 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.
Runtime: 24 minEpisode 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."
Runtime: 24 minEpisode 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."
Runtime: 24 min
