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Kinokoinu Mushroom Pup

12 Episodes 24 min FALL 2024
FINISHED ★ 6.3

Synopsis

Picture book author Hotaru Yuuyami lost his beloved dog, Hanako. He was in the depths of a dark and deep sadness, regretting his inability to do anything about it. One day, he notices a pink mushroom growing under the snow willow tree in his garden. As he gazed at it idly, it suddenly began to move, wagging its tail and coming closer to him. “A mushroom...dog?” Despite his doubts, he decides to live with this mysterious creature, “Kinokoinu" (Mushroom Dog). Then he started drawing where he wasn't supposed to draw, ate all the melon bread and takoyaki, and made all sorts of messes, but his playful attitude is hard to hate. The days spent with Kinokoinu, involving his childhood friend Komako-chan, the editor, and Yara-kun of the Mushroom Research Institute, gradually changes Hotaru's expression. This is a slightly mysterious and heartwarming animation that depicts the funny days of Hotaru and everyone together with Kinokoinu, who is too mysterious in many ways.

Episodes

12 / 12 Episodes
1
Episode 1
Kinokoinu Is Born
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.
2
Episode 2
Kinokoinu and Hanako
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.
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Episode 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."
4
Episode 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."
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Episode 5
Kinokoinu and Hiragana
Hotaru leaves Kinokoinu at home with Itsuki for a night to attend an author signing event with Komako. Kinokoinu learns hiragana with Itsuki while Hotaru is away.
6
Episode 6
Kinokoinu and the Visitor
"Anzu bumps into Hotaru at the bookstore and ends up coming over to visit Kinokoinu. Anzu ""kidnaps"" Kinokoinu so it can meet Plum."
7
Episode 7
Kinokoinu`s Sibling
Turns out Plums is Kinokoinu's sibling formed from its spores. Plum lives with Anzu and her mom, Tsubaki. Tsubaki used to tease Hotaru in elementary school and is also a picture book author. Hotaru decides to get a cell phone after years of refusing.
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Episode 8
Kinokoinu Goes Shopping
Tsubaki drops Plum off at Hotaru's after her ex-husband calls to meet up. Komako and Kinokoinu go shopping after the takoyaki pan breaks.
9
Episode 9
Kinokoinu and the Smail
Kinokoinu meets Komako's brother Ayumi, who is the creator of "Snail-Senpai." It also meets Hino-san, the neighbor across the street. Both Ayumi and Hino-san are not startled by Kinokoinu's existence.
10
Episode 10
Kinokoinu Is Very Popular
Kinokoinu meets Hino-kun and his son, Toshi, at the park. Toshi is a huge fan of Kinokoinu and asks for its autograph. Hotaru decides to join Ayumi to visit his family's grave, where Hanako is buried.
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Episode 11
Kinokoinu Goes to the Beach
Hotaru visits his family's grave with Ayumi and Kinokoinu by the beach. Hotaru remembers that Grandma was the one who found Kinokoinu and brought it to the yard.
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Episode 12
The Mystery of Kinokoinu
Hotaru finds Grandma's diary and reads about her first encounter with Kinokoinu. The diary gets damaged in the rain so not much is revealed. Kinokoinu remembers Grandma asking it to help Hotaru when he feels sad and lonely.

Characters

Kinokoinu

Kinokoinu

Main

Hotaru Yuuyami

Hotaru Yuuyami

Main

Komako Amano

Komako Amano

Supporting

Itsuki Yara

Itsuki Yara

Supporting

Plum

Plum

Supporting

Anzu Uehara

Anzu Uehara

Supporting

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Information

Aired Oct 02, 2024
to Dec 18, 2024
Season FALL 2024
Source Unknown
Format Unknown

Genres

Comedy Drama Fantasy Slice of Life

Studios

C-Station

Statistics

Score ★ 6.3
Popularity #2511