Heart and Yummie: A Tale of Unlikely Family#
If you are looking for a heartwarming story that transcends species, Heart and Yummie (also known as Omae Umasou da na or You Look Yummy) is a wonderful choice. The story follows a female Maiasaura who finds a stray egg and decides to raise it alongside her own offspring. To the surprise of the entire herd, the egg hatches into a Tyrannosaurus named Heart.
As Heart grows up with his adoptive brother, Light, he must grapple with the fundamental differences between carnivores and herbivores. This journey of self-discovery eventually leads Heart to leave his family to find his own identity, only to find himself in a similar position when he discovers an ankylosaurus egg and takes on the role of a caretaker himself.
Because of its gentle themes of nurture, family, and identity, this series is best suited for children and audiences who enjoy wholesome, emotional storytelling. If you’re looking to pick up some Heart and Yummie merchandise to go along with the experience, it’s a great way to celebrate the bond between Heart and his family.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
Whether Heart and Yummie is “finished” depends on how you view the franchise. The original anime series from 2010 has been fully released, and Discotek has even brought it to Blu-ray for North American audiences.
However, the story of these dinosaurs continues across various formats. Beyond the main series, there are related projects, including the film Sayonara, Tyranno and a more recent Japanese-Chinese animated children’s series titled You Look Yummy! which began broadcasting in Japan in early 2024. While the original 2010 run provides a significant journey, the franchise remains active with new iterations.
If you want to dive deeper into the world of Heart and Light beyond the animation, we highly recommend checking out the original manga or books to ensure you have the full story.
Recommended Watch Order#
Navigating the various entries in this franchise can be a bit confusing. To help you out, we’ve mapped out the best paths based on the relationship tree available on our site.
Release Order#
For those who want to experience the franchise as it was unveiled to the world, follow this sequence:
- Tatsuya Miyanishi Theatre: Heart and Yummie (October 2010)
- Heart and Yummie (October 2010)
- Adventures of Tyrano Boy (2015)
- Sayonara, Tyranno (2019)
- You Look Yummy! (2024)
Completionist Order#
If you are a completionist who wants every single piece of content, the release order is your best bet. This ensures you see the evolution of the characters from the early theatre shorts all the way to the most recent 2024 broadcast. You can watch the anime on Prime Video to catch up on the available titles.
Source Material Path#
For those who do not mind mixing media, we suggest reading the manga alongside the 2010 series and then proceeding through the related anime films and specials in order of their release date.
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Heart and Yummie • anime • 2010-10-16
└─(related)→ Tatsuya Miyanishi Theatre: Heart and Yummie • anime • 2010-10-04 to 2010-10-29
└─(related)→ Adventures of Tyrano Boy • anime • 2015-06-06
└─(related)→ Sayonara, Tyranno • anime • 2019-08-14
└─(related)→ You Look Yummy! • anime • 
