Momoyuki Mogura
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 6, 2025 – September 21, 2025
- Season
- Summer 2025
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Brain's Base
- Director
- Hiroshi Ishiodori
- Original creator
- Natsumi Eguchi
- Music
- Tomoki Hasegawa
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 65/100
- Also known as
- Dekin no Mogura : The Earthbound Mole, The Banned Mogura, The Banned Mole
- Score across sites
- 6.90/10
- Official site
- dekinnomogura.com
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Seinen92%Exorcism79%Primarily Adult Cast79%Urban Fantasy79%Surreal Comedy73%Mythology66%Afterlife60%Slapstick40%Male Protagonist20%
TVFINISHED2025 SUMMER6.5 / 10 AniList score
Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole
出禁のモグラ• Dekin no Mogura
Synopsis
"I won't die 'cause I was banned from the afterlife." A shady self-proclaimed hermit named Momoyuki Mogura, AKA: Mogura, is banned from the afterlife due to an incident. Now he collects spirit possessed will-o'-wisps in his lantern, hoping to make a comeback. It seems that those who encounter him begin to see peculiar things. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
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Should you watch Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery, especially stories with seinen, exorcism, primarily adult cast.
Reception is positive but mixed: 65/100 on AniList, with 33% of 2.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher.
21.9% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Natsumi Eguchi
- Director
- Hiroshi Ishiodori
- Series composition
- Shinzou Fujita
- Character design
- Youko Tanabe
- Music
- Tomoki Hasegawa
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Kamidanomi” by syudou · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Kensou feat. Aile The Shota” by Aile The Shota & Mirin Sheeno · eps 2-
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Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole FAQ
How many episodes does Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole have?
Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole finished?
Yes. Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole has finished airing — the final episode aired September 21, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole?
No sequel is listed for Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole based on a manga?
Yes. Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole adapts the manga by Natsumi Eguchi.
Who animated Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole?
Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole was animated by Brain's Base and directed by Hiroshi Ishiodori.
Who sings the opening of Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole?
The opening, "Kamidanomi", is performed by syudou.
Where can I watch Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole?
Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole is listed on Crunchyroll, YouTube, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.