Kinokoinu Mushroom Pup - Season 1

First aired: 10/3/2024 12 episodes

Episodes

1. Kinokoinu Is Born

Aired: 10/3/2024

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. Kinokoinu and Hanako

Aired: 10/10/2024

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.

3. Where Are You Going, Oh, Kinokoinu?

Aired: 10/17/2024

"Hotaru gets frustrated at Kinokoinu for disrupting his work. Kinokoinu gets upset and runs away after Hotaru compares it to Hanako."

4. Kinokoinu, It's Time to Party

Aired: 10/24/2024

"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."