

Also known as: Kinokoinu Mushroom Pup
Grief-stricken over the death of his last family member, his dog Hanako, picture book writer Hotaru Yuuyami suffers from writer's block for nearly two months. Despite his childhood friend and editor Tsubaki Uehara's best efforts, nothing seems to alleviate his pain. But all of this changes one day with the sudden apparition of Kinoko Inu, a mysterious mushroom from his garden that turns into a dog-shaped animal. Much to the great dismay of Tsubaki, Hotaru hastily invites the creature into his abode. Days after Hotaru and Kinoko Inu start living together, the strange mushroom-dog decides to burn the last of Hanako's personal belongings in order to alleviate Hotaru's depression. However, the cohabitation between the overworked writer and his mischievous guest proves more difficult than expected, and Hotaru must let go of his grief if he wants to properly take care of Kinoko Inu.
12
Total episodes
12
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
0%
% Filler
Every season
Single Season
Currently, Kinoko Inu has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
You're in luck! Kinoko Inu doesn't have a single filler episode: all 12 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 12 episodes of Kinoko Inu aired in 2024 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Kinoko Inu is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 12 without detours. If you came looking for which Kinoko Inu episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
12 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinokoinu Is Born10/03/2024 | 10/03/2024 | Canon |
| 2 | Kinokoinu and Hanako10/10/2024 | 10/10/2024 | Canon |
| 3 | Where Are You Going, Oh, Kinokoinu?10/17/2024 | 10/17/2024 | Canon |
| 4 | Kinokoinu, It's Time to Party10/24/2024 | 10/24/2024 | Canon |
| 5 | Kinokoinu and Hiragana10/31/2024 | 10/31/2024 | Canon |
| 6 | Kinokoinu and the Visitor11/07/2024 | 11/07/2024 | Canon |
| 7 | Kinokoinu's Sibling11/14/2024 | 11/14/2024 | Canon |
| 8 | Kinokoinu Goes Shopping11/21/2024 | 11/21/2024 | Canon |
| 9 | Kinokoinu and the Smail11/28/2024 | 11/28/2024 | Canon |
| 10 | Kinokoinu Is a Popular One12/05/2024 | 12/05/2024 | Canon |
| 11 | Kinokoinu Goes to the Beach12/12/2024 | 12/12/2024 | Canon |
| 12 | The Mystery of Kinokoinu12/19/2024 | 12/19/2024 | Canon |
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Common questions
Kinoko Inu has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
In total, Kinoko Inu has 12 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
It is recommended to watch Kinoko Inu in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Kinoko Inu is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Yes, Kinoko Inu is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
No, Kinoko Inu does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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