Series synopsis
Kinokoinu Mushroom Pup, also known as きのこいぬ is a Japanese animation comedy television series that premiered on AT-X on October 3, 2024. It ended on December 19, 2024. It stars Daiki Kobayashi, Yuto Uemura, Takuma Terashima and Misaki Kuno.
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.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading 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)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | October 3, 2024 | December 19, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
October 3, 2024 |
| 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. |
October 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." |
October 17, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 3, 2024 |
| Last aired | December 19, 2024 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |