7.024 minSeason 2 • Episode 12
LatestIt's the end of the year, and everyone is figuring out what Christmas gifts to get their loved ones. Can Umaru and the others find the perfect presents?
People are not always who they appear to be, as is the case with Umaru Doma, the perfect high school girl—that is, until she gets home! Once the front door closes, the real fun begins. When she dons her hamster hoodie, she transforms from a refined, over-achieving student into a lazy, junk food-eating otaku, leaving all the housework to her responsible older brother Taihei. Whether she's hanging out with her friends Nana Ebina and Kirie Motoba, or competing with her self-proclaimed "rival" Sylphinford Tachibana, Umaru knows how to kick back and have some fun! Himouto! Umaru-chan is a cute story that follows the daily adventures of Umaru and Taihei, as they take care of—and put up with—each other the best they can, as well as the unbreakable bonds between friends and siblings.
Acting
Aimi Tanaka's voice work switches between angel and gremlin flawlessly.
Production
Chibi transformation animation is pure serotonin every single time.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'himouto' (imouto + himono-dried fish, meaning dried-fish sister) term spawned a whole subgenre of lazy-cute protagonists in 2010s anime.
The orange soda Umaru chugs is a real Japanese brand—sales reportedly spiked after the anime aired.
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The reality of every teenager these days 😏
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I CAN FINALLY BUY MY FAVOURITE ANIME.
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