

干物妹!うまるちゃん
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" Sylph...
When the school idol drops her perfect mask, a hamster‑hoodie reveals a lazy otaku queen.
Umaru Doma is the picture‑perfect student at school—top grades, flawless manners, and a reputation that makes teachers swoon. Yet the moment she steps through her front door, the façade drops like a cheap costume. Slipping into a hamster‑hooded onesie, she becomes an unapologetic couch‑potato: ramen bowls, video games, and a mountain of plush toys replace textbooks and tidy rooms. Her older brother Taihei, a laid‑back college student, finds himself thrust into the role of reluctant caretaker, constantly cleaning up after her snack‑stained chaos while trying to keep his own life from spiraling. The series follows this oddball sibling duo as they navigate everyday absurdities—from midnight gaming marathons and frantic snack raids to school events where Umaru’s two personas clash. Supporting cast members like the sweet‑but‑clueless Nana, the competitive Kirie, and the self‑styled rival Sylphinford add layers of rivalry, friendship, and occasional embarrassment. Each episode is a bite‑sized snapshot of modern otaku culture, blending school life with the comforts of lazy homebound indulgence. Ultimately, Himouta! Umaru‑chan is a light‑hearted celebration of the duality hidden behind every polished exterior, reminding viewers that even the most immaculate façades need a place to unwind.
A lighthearted sibling comedy about a high school girl who switches between a perfect public persona and a lazy, hoodie-wearing otaku at home. The humor relies on exaggerated sibling dynamics, otaku culture references, and mild fan service, all wrapped in a cute art style that softens the edge.
Himouto! Umaru-chan has 12 episodes.
Himouto! Umaru-chan is currently finished airing.
Himouto! Umaru-chan was produced by Doga Kobo.
Himouto! Umaru-chan aired Jul 9, 2015 to Sep 24, 2015.
Himouto! Umaru-chan is based on a Manga.
A lighthearted sibling comedy about a high school girl who switches between a perfect public persona and a lazy, hoodie-wearing otaku at home. The humor relies on exaggerated sibling dynamics, otaku culture references, and mild fan service, all wrapped in a cute art style that softens the edge.
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Doma, Taihei
Main
CV: Nojima, Kenji

Doma, Umaru
Main
CV: Tanaka, Aimi

Ebina, Father
Supporting
CV: Maeda, Hiroki

Ebina, Nana
Supporting
CV: Kageyama, Akari

Ebina, Nene
Supporting
CV: Asano, Masumi

Hado, Ryuichi
Supporting
CV: Kanemasa, Ikuto

Kongou, Kanau
Supporting
CV: Koshimizu, Ami

Manager
Supporting
CV: Maeda, Hiroki

Motoba, Takeshi
Supporting
CV: Yasumoto, Hiroki

Motoba, Kirie
Supporting
CV: Shiraishi, Haruka

Salesman
Supporting
CV: Kanemasa, Ikuto

Sankaku Head
Supporting
CV: SankakuHead

Tachibana, Alex
Supporting
CV: Kakihara, Tetsuya

Tachibana, Sylphinford
Supporting
CV: Furukawa, Yurina

UZR
Supporting
12 episodes
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