S1 E1 • 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. Source: Crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 3 octobre 2024

S1 E2 • 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. Source: Crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 10 octobre 2024

S1 E3 • 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. Source: Crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 17 octobre 2024

S1 E4 • 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. Source: Crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 24 octobre 2024

S1 E5 • 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. Source: Crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 31 octobre 2024

S1 E6 • 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. Source: Crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 7 novembre 2024

S1 E7 • 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. Source: Crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 14 novembre 2024

S1 E8 • Kinokoinu Goes Shopping

Première diffusion : 21 novembre 2024

S1 E9 • Episode 9

Première diffusion : 28 novembre 2024

S1 E10 • Episode 10

Première diffusion : 5 décembre 2024

S1 E11 • Episode 11

Première diffusion : 12 décembre 2024

S1 E12 • Episode 12

Première diffusion : 19 décembre 2024