What is Yurumates?#
If you are looking for a relaxing experience, Yurumates (also known as Yurumeitsu) is a quintessential slice-of-life series. Based on a 4-panel comedy manga, the series focuses on lighthearted humor and everyday moments. It is best suited for audiences who enjoy low-stress, episodic content without a heavy plot, making it a perfect “palette cleanser” between more intense series.
You can watch the anime on Prime Video to experience this comedy for yourself.
Is the anime really finished?#
Because Yurumates is a slice-of-life 4-panel comedy, it doesn’t follow a traditional narrative arc with a definitive “ending.” However, the anime adaptations cover various parts of the source material. To get the complete experience and see all the jokes and character interactions, we highly recommend buying the Yurumates manga, which began its run back in 2007.
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Recommended Watch Order#
Navigating the Yurumates releases can be a bit confusing because there are multiple series and sequels. To make it easier, you can refer to the relationship tree provided below the article for a visual guide. Here are the best ways to approach the series:
Release and Recommended Order#
For most viewers, the release order is the best way to experience the evolution of the series:
- Yurumates (2009)
- Yurumates Ha? (2011)
- Yurumates3Dei (2012)
- Yurumates3Dei Plus (2012)
Completionist Order#
If you are a completionist who wants every single piece of content, you should start with the original 2007 manga and then follow the release order of the anime series listed above. This ensures you have the full context of the 4-panel comedy before seeing the adaptations.
Source Material First#
For those who prefer reading before watching, start with the manga. Once you’ve caught up with the written material, you can jump into any of the anime adaptations to see your favorite panels brought to life.
Other Useful Information#
Beyond the screen and page, fans of the series often look for collectibles. You can buy Yurumates merchandise to show your support for the series.
Whether you are diving in for the first time or looking to complete the set, Yurumates offers a consistently cozy experience for any slice-of-life enthusiast.
Yurumates • manga • 2007-07-06
└─(adaptation)→ Yurumates • anime • 2009-04-24
└─(sequel)→ Yurumates Ha? • anime • 2011-06-24
└─(adaptation)→ Yurumates3Dei • anime • 2012-04-02
└─(sequel)→ Yurumates3Dei Plus • anime • 2012-07-02
