Season 1

(2024)

Episodes 12

1 Kinokoinu Is Born

October 3, 2024

24m

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

October 10, 2024

24m

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?

October 17, 2024

24m

"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

October 24, 2024

24m

"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."