Episode Guide

A listing of every single nemu*nemu comic ever published on this website. A director's cut of sorts…

KimonoKitsy Notes:
Chapter 1 - 12 chronicles the first year of nemu*nemu. The comics presented online have been reformatted from the original 4-koma vertical format to the standard horizontal comic strip format.

Chapter 1 - Away we go!

Chapter1

Two girls attempt to find some excitement on a boring day - and happen upon something far more than they expected! Be careful what you wish for!

Chapter 2 - The Boys

Chapter2

Introducing Anpan and Nemu, the LOLpups themselves! The girls and pups share their first night together at a sleepover at Kana's house.

Chapter 3 - A New Day, A New Start

Chapter3

There's so much to learn about - flight and Henshin Rider, of course!

Chapter 4 - The Journey Home (for Anpan)

Chapter4

Parting is such sweet sorrow! Anise has to go home but Anpan seems unwilling to leave Nemu and Kana. A new home is sometimes the hardest thing to adjust to!

Chapter 5 - At Anise’s

Chapter5

Settling in isn't always easy, and making new "friends" can sometimes be a challenge. But friends can be made through adversity, right?

Chapter 6 - Karma

Chapter6

Anise learns the hard way, about the nature of karma.

Chapter 7 - Inspiration

Chapter7

It's time for Halloween and the girls need costumes for their class contest. What will Anise be this year?

Chapter 8 - Identity Crisis

Chapter8

What is Nemu? A pup? A bird? A bear? A Doctor?

Chapter 9 - Winter Nemuland

Chapter9

It's Christmastime in nemu*nemu land! The sights, smells, and sounds compel the cast to really get into the holiday spirit.

Chapter 10 - Hobbies

Chapter10

What does Kana do in her spare time? Aside from cook, clean, sew, and collect and customize dolls? Well, listen to Mimpii Club, of course!

Chapter 11 - Left Behind, Right Ahead

Chapter11

Anise leaves Anpan behind one late morning! What is a a lonely pup to do?

Chapter 12 - Breakin' Out

Chapter12

The pups dabble in a little magic and wagon free-wheeling!

KimonoKitsy Notes:
Chapters 13 - 22 chronicle the second year of nemu*nemu. These comics were also done in a vertical format that was later rearranged to be horizontal. This was the first year we started using color in our comics and it was also a time of experimenting with different drawing methods using both traditional media as well as digital.

Chapter 13 - A day at the Park

Chapter13

On a nice spring day, the girls and pups venture to the park for a picnic and some dog-training?

Chapter 14 - Luck and Chance

Chapter14

Gashapon and Jan Ken Po aren't games necessarily known for strategy, but we can all try, right?

Chapter 15 - Magic and Tricks

Chapter15

The Great Pizzaro returns, proving that "old dogs can do new tricks".

Chapter 16 - Cleaning and Cooking and Guests

Chapter16

The girls and pups take on a variety of jobs to see what fits them best!

Chapter 17 - Enter the Nemesis

Chapter17

Every super hero needs an arch-enemy! Anise and Henshin Rider seem to have met their match!

Chapter 18 - Gingerbread and Puzzles

Chapter18

The pups learn about the difference between food and friends, and the magic of puzzles!

Chapter 19 - Trying New Things

Chapter19

New Years resolutions are challenged early on, while the pups learn about the creation of peanut butter!

Chapter 20 - Ye Scurvy Dogs!

Chapter20

Ahoy, mateys! Misunderstandings, mayhem and madness are abound as the pups pretend to be pirates!

Chapter 21 - A dogs life

Chapter21

The mysterious border collie pops up again. Just who owns this dog?

Chapter 22 - Vacations

Chapter22

Oh no! Last minute plans mean a summer of separation for the girls and pups!

KimonoKitsy Notes:
Chapters 23 - 31 chronicle the third year of nemu*nemu. In our third year, we started to play around with the format of the comic panels. It was the official end of the 4-koma vertical style of strips and opened us up to a whole new way of storytelling.

Chapter 23 - The Pits

Chapter23

So Anise and Anpan are left behind while Kana and Nemu head out to Hawaii. What will the dynamic-duo do to keep busy??

Hawaiian Ai

Kana's finally living a life-long dream of traveling to Hawaii! What will she find there and will she want to return?

Chapter 24 - The Return!

The Return

Anise and Anpan have been patiently waiting for any kind of word from Kana and Nemu but haven't heard from them for a while. What's happened to them?

Chapter 25 - Nemuism

Nemuism

Nemu sure has a lot of adventures on his own! In this chapter we get to meet some of Nemu's friends as well as his nemesis.

Chapter 26 - Retro Love

Retro Love

Anise discovers her true calling after cleaning up her room!

Chapter 27 - Totally Zen

Introducting, The Great Shwamu... and Fro-yo!

Chapter 28 - Class Elections

Anise nominates Kana for class representative against Nemesis!

Chapter 29 - Winter Break and the Birdies Fly South

Nemu loves the birdies! What happens when one decides to pay him a visit?

Chapter 30 - Henshin Antics

Chapter30

The pups role play the return of Henshin Rider and Nemu tries to convince Kana that Pollo should live with them.

Chapter 31 - Flight

Chapter31

Nemu learns to fly with a little help from his friends.

KimonoKitsy Notes:
SAM was one of three black-and-white short stories drawn for a mini comic collection called “Pup Fiction.” This story is completely from Sam’s point-of-view.

Special: Sam

A story all about... Sam

KimonoKitsy Notes:
Chapters 32 - 39 chronicle the fourth year of nemu*nemu. In the fourth year, we started to be more ambitious about the stories we told. Little less “episodic” and more adventurous and introspective!

Chapter 32 - Ani Mama

Chapter32

Anise is faced with caring for the pups all by herself!

Guest Comics - May 2009

Chapter 33 - Anpan Takes the Lead

431 Ranger Pan

Anpan meets Toasty then we go on an adventure with the Pup Scouts.

Chapter 34 - Showdown!

Chapter34

Anise and Nemesis have a run in at the comic shop!

Chapter 35 - Play Ball!

Chapter35 Frame

Kana battles her insecurities but will she be the winner?

Chapter 36 - Getting to Know the Pups

Chapter 36 Frame

Learn all about the pups and the world they live in.

Chapter 37 - Girl's Philosophy

Nemu Chapter 37

Dive into the minds of Anise and Kana...

Chapter 38 - Happy Holidays

521 Somebodys Watching Me Fp

The simple joys of the Holiday Season!

KimonoKitsy Notes:
Chapter 39 Includes a short fairytale, made especially for Anpan. (It is a must-read!).

Chapter 39 - Don't Judge a Book...

Chapter39 Frame

Anpan and Nemu trade places so Anpan can be someone else.

KimonoKitsy Notes:
Chapters 40 - 45 chronicle the fifth year of nemu*nemu. This was also the year we decided to change up the comic sizing and format, experimenting with full page and half page sizes.

Chapter 40 - Pizza Doodle Doo!

The pups have dreams of flying in a rocket ship but their hopes are dashed! Anpan quickly resolves to have an adventure... and what an adventure it turns out to be! Henshin Pups! Space Cow! Natto Bug! The Yellow Jacket!

Chapter 41 - Much to do about Mr. Buns and Donuts

Mr. Buns has his day in the spotlight and Nemu discovers the joy of Donuts.

Chapter 42 - Henshin Expo

Henshin Expo, Pandas, Nemesis, Henshin Rider... OH MY!

Chapter 43 - Botcha Duck

Chapter 42 - Henshin Expo

Anpan makes a new friend that makes him think twice about taking a bath.

Chapter 44 - Introducing Enchilada!

Chapter44 Panel

Learn how Enchilada became known as the “Destroyer of Worlds” in this epic Sci-Fi adventure!.

Chapter 45 - Valentine's Party

Chapter 45 - Valentine's Day Party

Nemesis nominates Kana to plan the class Valentine's Day Party, but can she pull it off?

KimonoKitsy Notes:
Chapters 46 - 54 chronicle the sixth year of nemu*nemu. In our sixth year, we were totally ambitious with our stories and how we told them, including watercolor comics and the reintroduction of Enchilada, all collected in our very own crowd-funded book!

Chapter 46 - Toasty Stories

707 Rise And Shine Fp

Toasty's back, and he's got STORIES!

Chapter 47 - Using the Force

The pups use the Force to have fun... and to stay out of trouble!

Chapter 48 - Birdie Rides

Anpan tries hard to find a birdie ride.

Chapter 49 - Social Networking

Anise is faced with a social dilemma!

Chapter 50 - Pizza Piece Theater

Alistair Anpan presents tales of Heartbreak and Infinite Sadness!

Chapter 51 - Space/Time Continuum

Adventures in Time Travel with Enchilada and Pollo!

Chapter 52 - Hot Meal at Paco's

Enchilada and Pollo are hungry for a good meal! Paco's to the rescue!

Chapter 53 - Ghost Stories

Not all Ghosts are bad... sorta!

Chapter 54 - Nemu's Adventure

Nemu goes on a trip... via kite!

KimonoKitsy Notes:
Chapters 55 - 59 chronicle the seventh year of nemu*nemu. A year of introspective comics and world-building and exploring!

Chapter 55 - Career Day

Anise decides to make career day a game changing experience.

Chapter 56 - Phantom Ice Cream Truck

What is the Phantom Ice Cream Truck?

Chapter 57 - Retirement is Hard Work!

They're not "loafers", they're retired... sorta.

KimonoKitsy Notes:
Chapter 58 "Special Delivery" is an unusal one. It's partly a continuation of Chapter 40 and our first full page, long form story. Part 1 was originally published online in 2012. Part 2 didn't arrive until February 10, 2015. Part 2 concluded on July 14, 2016, a whole half a year later. Rather than have a disjointed story, we decided to post-date Part 2 right after Part 1 for continuity sake. The entire story was collected in book form, available in our nemu*nemu Shop

Chapter 58 - Special Delivery

Can Agent Yellow Jacket take control of the Obsidian Sphere before it takes her life?

Chapter 59 - Holiday Mystery

Anise gets a mysterious gift from Nemesis!

KimonoKitsy Notes:
Chapters 60 - the first half of chapter 63 chronicle the eigth year of nemu*nemu. The eighth year was split into two groups. The first half included some of our most favorite stories to date, and a collaboration comic with fellow comic artist, Christopher Baldwin.

Chapter 60 - The Troll from the Future and Other Stories

Haircuts and Time Travel.

Chapter 61 - Tales of the Troll Dad

Bad memories and bubblegum!

Chapter 62 - Vulture Visit

Guest starring Vachel from Christopher Baldwin's Little Dee!

KimonoKitsy Notes:
The second half of chapter 63 chronicles the ninth year of nemu*nemu. Chapter 63 is our second attempt at epic, long-form storytelling, with a slow and familiar start, but quickly ramps up into quite the adventure with Anpan, Nemu, and Enchilada all together for the first time!

Chapter 63 - Special Delivery

A taco, grilled cheese, pizza and a package!

KimonoKitsy Notes:
Our present day comic adventures! Join us for a variety of stories, vignettes, and musings!

Chapter 64

Chapter 64 - See the Sea!

Now Printing! More fun being made fresh for you!