Jagainu-kun

About Jagainu-kun

Jagainu-kun (じゃがいぬくん) blends adventure, fantasy and slice of life by Studio Egg (2004). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: Known in Japan as Jagainu-kun, Dogtato is the heartwarming tale of a dog that`s really a potato...or a potato that`s really a dog. Or something. (Jagaimo = potato, inu = dog, thus the name Jagainu/Dogtato.

Next up: Dogtato`s realm is full of his lovable half-veggie, half-animal companions who are always getting into wacky hijinks and misadventures.

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Shinobu Adachi as Jagainu-kun and Mitsuyo Kondo as ChoCho. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. The run is 26 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Egg, which means the visual identity of Jagainu-kun follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 5.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Shinobu Adachi as Jagainu-kun, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2004, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.