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S01E12 - "The Mystery of Kinokoinu"
Aired on Dec 19, 2024, 12:00 PM
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Episodes (1 Season · 12 Episodes)
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.
Oct 3, 2024
30 min
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.
Oct 10, 2024
30 min
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.
Oct 17, 2024
30 min
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."
Oct 24, 2024
30 min
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.
Oct 31, 2024
30 min
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."
Nov 7, 2024
30 min
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.
Nov 14, 2024
30 min
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.
Nov 21, 2024
30 min
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.
Nov 28, 2024
30 min
Kinokoinu Is a Popular One
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.
Dec 5, 2024
30 min
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.
Dec 12, 2024
30 min
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.
Dec 19, 2024
30 min
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