Himouto! Umaru-chan English Sub & Dub

About Himouto! Umaru-chan

Here is what Himouto! Umaru-chan (干物妹！うまるちゃん) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy and slice of life anime by Doga Kobo (2015). What the story covers: Umaru is a renowned beautiful 16-year-old girl, living with her elder brother Taihei. She's a perfect little sister: Popular, smart, kind-hearted, everybody admires her.

Another thread: Who would believe Umaru keeps a certain hidden? Sleeping, gaming, watching TV, eating junk food, drinking cola… that's almost all she does at home, leaving all the housework to her brother.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Umaru Doma (Aimi Tanaka) and Taihei Doma (Kenji Nojima) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Doga Kobo is the studio behind Himouto! Umaru-chan, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Aimi Tanaka voicing Umaru Doma gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2015, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.