Kinoko Inu

Kinokoinu Mushroom Pup / きのこいぬ

Genres: Adult Cast, Pets, Seinen, Slice of Life, Supernatural
Themes: Adult Cast, Pets
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: C-Station
Producers: 81 Produce, ABC Animation, AT-X, BS11, FuRyu, KlockWorx, Tokuma Shoten, Universal Music Japan
Rating: 6.89 / 10
Rank: #4999
Popularity: #7424
Users Listed: 8,487
Users Scored: 2,974
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 01/21/2025
Aired: October 3, 2024 – December 19, 2024 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Thursday at 21:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

Following the loss of his beloved dog, Hanako, picture book author Hotaru Yuuyami finds himself consumed by grief and unable to write. His childhood friend and editor, Tsubaki Uehara, struggles to offer support as Hotaru isolates himself in sorrow. This bleak routine is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Kinoko Inu, a peculiar creature resembling a dog formed from a mushroom that emerges from Hotaru's garden.

Reluctantly, Hotaru invites Kinoko Inu into his home, initiating a series of unusual interactions. The creature’s methods for easing Hotaru's pain are unconventional and often disruptive, forcing him to confront his unresolved emotions. The series explores themes of bereavement, healing through unconventional connection, and the complexities of emotional dependence, set against a backdrop of quiet domesticity interwoven with fantastical elements. It portrays a nuanced look at coping with loss and finding unexpected companionship in unusual places.