8.012 minSeason 2 • Episode 12
LatestAfter a surprise reunion with Hotaru at a train station, Kokonotsu asks her why she suddenly disappeared without saying anything to him.
Shikada Kokonotsu's father owns a rural sweets shop, and his plan is for Kokonotsu to take it over one day. However, Kokonotsu wants to be a manga author instead! One day in summer, the cute but weird girl Shidare Hotaru, from the famous sweets company, comes to pay a visit. Apparently, Kokonotsu's father is famous and she wants him to join her family's company. However, he will only agree if she can convince Kokonotsu to take over the family business!
Acting
Ayana Taketatsu's unhinged Hotaru steals every scene.
Writing
Turns cheap candy into surprisingly emotional storytelling.
Production
Vivid candy animation that'll wreck your diet.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dagashi are cheap, nostalgic Japanese candies from the 1950s-80s, often costing 10-50 yen. The series functions as edible heritage preservation.
Season 2 switched studios (from Feel to Tezuka Productions) and shortened episodes to 15 minutes, devastating fans who wanted full candy lectures.
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