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

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. Source: Crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 21 novembre 2024

S1 E9 • 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. Source: Crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 28 novembre 2024

S1 E10 • 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. Source: Crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 5 décembre 2024

S1 E11 • 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. Source: Crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 12 décembre 2024

S1 E12 • 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. Source: Crunchyroll

Première diffusion : 19 décembre 2024