Viral Binge-Eating Comedy Manga I Love Dokagui! Mochizuki-san Officially Gets TV Anime

Media giant TOHO animation and publisher Hakusensha have officially announced that Kamome Maruyono’s hit gourmet comedy manga I Love Dokagui! Mochizuki-san (Dokagui Daisuki! Mochizuki-san) is getting a television anime adaptation. Animation production is being handled by acclaimed studio Passione, known for comedic and expressive works such as Interspecies Reviewers and Joshikousei no Mudazukai. While an official premiere window has not yet been set, the adaptation follows the manga’s massive viral popularity, with Volume 4 scheduled to hit physical shelves on September 29, 2026. Fans can catch future streaming announcements on Crunchyroll Anime Streaming.

Key Series Information and Official Links

• Series Title: I Love Dokagui! Mochizuki-san (Dokagui Daisuki! Mochizuki-san)
• Original Creator: Kamome Maruyono
• Animation Studio: Studio Passione
• Production Company: TOHO animation
• Manga Publisher: Hakusensha (Young Animal Comics)
• Official Web Reader: Hakusensha Young Animal Web
• Official Anime X Account: @dokagui_anime on X
• Genre: Gourmet, Comedy, Slice of Life

What Is I Love Dokagui! Mochizuki-san About?

The story follows Mikoto Mochizuki, a 21-year-old office sales clerk who appears quiet, polite, and completely ordinary to her coworkers. However, behind her sweet demeanor lies a secret obsession with “dokagui,” the act of extreme calorie binge eating.

Driven by the pursuit of pure culinary bliss, Mochizuki devours absurdly massive portions of rich, high-sodium, carb-heavy meals. The series blends slice-of-life workplace humor with intense visual reactions as Mochizuki experiences the euphoric highs and subsequent food comas of her extreme feasts.

When Began the I Love Dokagui! Mochizuki-san Manga Serialization?

Created by Kamome Maruyono, the manga launched in Hakusensha’s Young Animal Zero magazine and on the Young Animal Web platform in May 2024. The series immediately exploded in popularity across Japanese social media due to its relatable obsession with junk food and exaggerated comedic art.

Key milestones for the franchise include:

• Serialization Launch: May 9, 2024, on Young Animal Web.
• Next Manga Awards: Ranked eighth in the web category in 2024 and nominated again in 2025.
• Viral Buzz: Named among the Top 100 Internet Buzzwords in Japan.
• Manga Taisho Nomination: Nominated for the 18th Manga Taisho Awards.
• Volume 4 Release: Set for publication on September 29, 2026.

Readers tracking digital releases can follow updates through Hakusensha Young Animal Web and international manga catalog platforms like the MANGA Plus Reader Portal.

Which Animation Studio Is Producing the I Love Dokagui! Mochizuki-san Anime?

Animation duties are entrusted to Passione, a studio well-known for dynamic character animation and energetic comedy timing. Passione’s past catalog includes fan-favorite titles like Interspecies Reviewers, Wasteful Days of High School Girls (Joshikousei no Mudazukai), Citrus, and High School DxD Hero.

TOHO animation unveiled the anime announcement following a viral hour-long promotional cooking stream that showcased extreme-calorie meals complete with real-time kilocalorie counters. Further details regarding the main voice cast, broadcast schedule, and director will be revealed across official channels in the coming months.