Natsumi Eguchi’s Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole is officially hitting Japanese television screens on July 7, 2025. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about the upcoming anime adaptation.
Premiere Date and Where to Watch
The anime will premiere on Tokyo MX on July 7, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. (JST). It will also air later that evening on BS11. For international viewers, Crunchyroll will be streaming the anime as it airs.
New Cast Members
Alongside the premiere date, a promotional video revealed additional cast members joining the series:
- Ayumu Murase as Kyoshiro Nekozuku
- Shunsuke Takeuchi as Toshiro Nekozuku
- Azumi Tanezaki as Kyoko Nekozuku
These new cast members join the previously announced main cast:
- Yūichi Nakamura as Momoyuki Mogura
- Genki Okawa as Kuriaki Magi
- Yukiyo Fujii as Yaeko Kirihara
- Akane Fujita as Shio Inukai
Production Staff
The anime is being produced by Brain’s Base, with the following staff:
- Director: Hiroshi Ishiodori
- Series Composition: Shinzo Fujita
- Character Designs: Yoko Tanabe
- Music: Tomoki Hasegawa
What is Dekin no Mogura About?
Dekin no Mogura (translated as “The Banned Mole” or “The Earthbound Mole”) is a supernatural comedy manga series written and illustrated by Natsumi Eguchi, the creator of Hozuki’s Coolheadedness. It has been serialized in Kodansha’s Morning magazine since April 2021.
The story follows Momoyuki Mogura, a mysterious, self-proclaimed hermit who is banned from the afterlife. To be allowed back, he collects the “light” of spirits in a lantern. Those who encounter him begin to experience strange phenomena. The story begins when students Magi and Yaeko witness a heavy dictionary falling on Mogura’s head, causing him to bleed. Mogura refuses medical assistance, leading the students to become involved in the strange occurrences around him.
Where to Catch Up
The manga is available on the Comic Days service. Kodansha USA Publishing is releasing Hozuki’s Coolheadedness digitally in English, if you want to check out Eguchi’s previous work.
