Himouto! Umaru-chan

Umaru Doma looks like a flawless high school student when she's out in public, but at home she drops the act and becomes a tiny, hoodie-clad slob who loves junk food, games, and anime. The series follows her everyday switch between glamorous public Umaru and lazy at-home Umaru, and shows how her older brother Taihei shoulders chores and keeps the household running. Episodes focus on small, humorous situations with her shy friend Nana Ebina, the quietly intense Kirie Motoba, and energetic rival Sylphynford Tachibana, highlighting how relationships shift depending on who’s watching and how people relax when they feel safe.

Released in 2015, the anime adapts Sankaku Head’s original manga, with Takashi Aoshima credited among the creators. Its popularity led to a sequel season and a steady stream of home video releases and tie-in merchandise that kept fans engaged after the initial broadcast.

The series didn’t rack up major industry awards, but the voice cast and comedic timing earned steady praise from viewers. Fan communities celebrated character moments and voice performances, helping the show stay visible in seasonal anime discussions and drive merchandise sales.

Umaru’s tiny hamster-hoodie persona became an instantly recognizable image, spawning memes, cosplay, and figurines. Catchphrases and the visual gag of a seemingly perfect girl revealing a relaxed, otaku side turned into shorthand across social media for private versus public personas, and the show helped popularize that contrast in anime fandom for years after airing.

Critics and viewers generally enjoyed the lighthearted humor and episodic format, reflected in a strong average score of 8.254/10 from 680 votes. Themes center on family responsibility, friendship dynamics, and the gap between performance and comfort, all delivered through short, punchy scenes that make the show an easy, funny watch for fans of slice-of-life comedy.