Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama

Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama follows a whimsical premise where household items that are cherished grow tiny gods called Cocotama. These minute beings hatch with a shard of their egg still worn as underwear, a sign they're still apprentices learning to use a gentle magic. They live hidden in human homes, slipping around rooms to help with small problems like lost belongings, often creating more chaos than solutions as they practice. The series keeps the tone light, focusing on everyday family life and the Cocotama's earnest attempts to be useful, so episodes center on little mysteries, misunderstandings, and the charm of watching inexperienced helpers improve over time.

The show premiered in 2015 and is presented as a television anime aimed at children, with voices from Kaede Hondo, Yumi Kakazu, Ryoka Yuzuki, Rikako Aikawa, and Aki Toyosaki among the cast.

There are no widely reported major international awards for the series, and it didn’t make major waves on award circuits, though it maintained steady visibility within its intended market and among young viewers.

The visual motif of tiny spirits tied to everyday objects, plus the quirky image of Cocotama wearing their eggs as underwear, became recognizable to its audience. That iconography helped fuel toy releases, character goods, and fan art, keeping the series present in kid-focused pop culture and merchandising.

Critics and audiences who watch it for family viewing tend to note its emphasis on responsibility, caring for belongings, and imaginative play. Episodes are episodic and forgiving, built to entertain younger children with simple moral beats, gentle humor, and a focus on growth rather than high stakes or complex plotting.