Welcome to the World of Umaru-chan#
If you are looking for a lighthearted escape, Himouto! Umaru-chan is a quintessential choice. This comedy and slice-of-life series centers on Umaru, a girl who presents herself to the world as the perfect student—beautiful, athletic, and academically gifted. However, the moment she steps through her front door, she transforms into a “Himōto” (a lazy little sister) who loves gaming, junk food, and lounging around in her hamster hoodie.
If you’re thinking about diving into this series, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to see Umaru’s double life in action.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
Whether the story is “finished” depends on how much of the universe you want to explore. If you are only watching the anime, you will find a cohesive experience across the main series and its sequel. However, the anime is an adaptation of the original manga started in 2012.
While the anime provides plenty of laughs, those seeking the complete narrative arc and additional character development will need to transition to the source material. There are several manga sequels and spinoffs—including Himōto! Umaru-chan G—that extend the story beyond what is covered on screen. To get the full picture, we highly recommend you buy the manga.
Audience, Themes, and Appeal#
Himouto! Umaru-chan is best suited for viewers who enjoy “comfy” anime, situational comedy, and the dynamics of sibling relationships. Its main appeal lies in the relatable contrast between the professional image we project to society and the chaotic, relaxed version of ourselves we are at home.
Because it is a slice-of-life comedy, it doesn’t rely on high-stakes drama, making it a perfect “pallet cleanser” series between more intense shows. If you love the characters, you can also pick up some fun merchandise to bring a bit of Umaru’s energy into your own home.
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Navigating the various releases can be tricky, but we’ve simplified it based on our relationship tree.
The Standard Watch Order (Release Order)#
For most viewers, the best way to experience the story is in the order it was released:
- Himouto! Umaru-chan (2015)
- Himōto! Umaru-chan R (2017)
The Completionist Order#
If you want every single piece of content, including the manga expansions, the path is more extensive. We suggest following the relationship tree provided on our site, which guides you from the original 2012 one-shot manga through the anime adaptations and into the various spinoffs like Akita Imokko! Ebina-chan, Himōto! Umaru-chan S, and Himōto! Umaru-chan SS. To finish the entire story, you must end with the sequel manga, Himōto! Umaru-chan G.
The “Manga-Hybrid” Order#
For those who don’t mind reading, we recommend watching the two anime seasons first to get a feel for the characters and then jumping into the manga to explore the spinoffs and the final sequel arc.
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Useful Tips for New Viewers#
Keep in mind that this series has seen various streaming shifts over the years. While it has been associated with platforms like Crunchyroll and HIDIVE in different regions (including North America and India), checking current availability on Prime Video is a great place to start.
Himouto! Umaru-chan • manga • 2012 (two-part one-shot in Miracle Jump)
└─(adaptation)→ Himouto! Umaru-chan • anime • 2015-07-08
└─(sequel)→ Himōto! Umaru-chan R • anime • 2017-10-08
└─(spinoff)→ Akita Imokko! Ebina-chan • manga • 2015-12-07 to 2017-09-19 (serialized on Tonari no Young Jump)
└─(spinoff)→ Himōto! Umaru-chan S • manga • 2014-03-20 to 2015-07-30 (serialized on NicoNico Seiga)
└─(spinoff)→ Himōto! Umaru-chan SS • manga • 2016-01-19 to 2017-02-28 (Miracle Jump, Feb 2016 - Mar 2017)
└─(sequel)→ Himōto! Umaru-chan G • manga • 2017-11-30 to 2018-04-19 (Young Jump, 2017 #53 - 2018 #20)
