Drawer Hobs English Sub & Dub

About Drawer Hobs

Drawer Hobs (たんすわらし。) arrives as a comedy anime by Production I.G (2011), and the premise is easy to summarize. In short: The mother of an OL (office lady) sends her an old dresser. The thing is much too big for her small apartment and she doesn't know what to do with it.

Along the way, one night she falls asleep after having a few drinks and wakes up after hearing peculiar sounds. She sees a child's figure by the table taking some rice crackers... The OL's life with six spirit children begins.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Noel Hiiragi (Mamiko Noto) and Masa (Fuyuka Ooura) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Production I.G, which means the visual identity of Drawer Hobs follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Mamiko Noto as Noel Hiiragi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2011, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.