Through their social media, the production team responsible for the anime adaptation of Kinokoinu: Mushroom Pup has announced new details about this animated project. In addition to making public their main voice cast, they have also confirmed its premiere for next October. This series, animated by C-Station, has shared a new trailer, as well as a new promotional visual.
As you can appreciate from the video, we can hear the closing theme of the series, titled “Heart b-b-beat!!”, performed by IBERIs＆, in addition to a glimpse of the voice cast we mentioned earlier:
- Anna Nagase (Ushio Kofune in Summertime Render, Harley Quinn in Isekai Suicide Squad) as Komako.
- Takuma Terashima (Shiroe in Log Horizon) as Yara.
- Misaki Kuno (Hawk in The Seven Deadly Sins) as Plum.
- Hinano as Anzu.
- Sayaka Senbongi (Marcille Doanto in Dungeon Eaters) as Tsubaki.
The studio C-Station, known for series such as Yuru Camp△ and Starmyu, is behind the animation of the series. This time they are joined by Kagetoshi Asano (Starmyu in Halloween, Yuru Camp△ Movie) as director, along with Jin Tanaka (Oshi no Ko, Precure All Stars Movie F) as screenwriter. The character design is by Daisuke Endou (Hakyuu Houshin Engi), while the music is composed by Akiyuki Tateyama (Kemono Friends, Yuru Camp△).
Kinokoinu: Mushroom Pup is an animated adaptation of the manga of the same name by Kimama Aoboshi. This slice of life was published in the pages of Comic Ryu by Tokuma Shoten starting in 2011, ending with a total of 15 collected volumes.
Synopsis
Kinokoinu: Mushroom Pup tells the touching story of Hotaru Yuyami, a children’s book author who faces deep grief after the loss of his beloved dog, Hanako. Over the course of the story, Hotaru encounters a mysterious and charming pink mushroom with the ability to transform into a dog, which he names Kinoko Inu or “Mushroom Pup“. This unique companion arrives in his life at a time of emotional need, starting a series of adventures together that help Hotaru confront and overcome his feelings of sadness and loss.
The plot delves into the healing power of friendship and the unconditional love of animals towards their humans. As Hotaru and Kinoko Inu embark on various escapades, the author rediscovers joy and inspiration in his life. The story is a testament to the positive impact that pets can have on people’s lives, providing comfort and motivation to move forward despite adversities. The relationship between Hotaru and Mushroom Pup becomes the emotional core of the story, offering numerous touching and humorous moments.
In addition to exploring themes of recovery and hope, Kinokoinu: Mushroom Pup also touches on the theme of creativity and how emotional bonds can influence an artist’s creative process. Kinoko Inu‘s presence inspires Hotaru not only to overcome his grief but also to reinvent his art of writing for children, finding new ways to express his emotions through his works. This layer of the narrative highlights the importance of resilience and how new friendships, even the most unusual, can bring light into our lives in the darkest moments.
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