The Best Episodes of Himouto! Umaru-chan Season 1

Responsible Taihei has to deal with his lazy little sister, Umaru, who trashes his apartment and throws tantrums to get manga and junk food.

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Writer: Takashi Aoshima

Taihei comes home to a complete stranger: Umaru’s public face. She’s cleaned the apartment and hidden her games to be able to invite her classmate and neighbor, Ebina, over.

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Writer: Hideaki Koyasu

Umaru’s sulky, glaring classmate, Motoba, has unexpectedly shown up at her door… while she’s wearing her hood! Is her secret out?

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Writer: Kenji Sugihara

Umaru, aka UMR, is a force to be reckoned with in the arcade. She’s invited to participate in a fighting game championship only to bump into her school rival, Tachibana.

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Writer: Takamitsu Kohno

Summer vacation means hours at the arcade! Umaru instructs in the fine art of enjoying summer like a (lazy) pro. Later, Taihei endures another typical day at work.

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Writer: Takashi Aoshima

Taihei and Umaru experiment with free time and personal space in their little apartment, and playing “The Game of Life” hits too close to home for them all.

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Writer: Hideaki Koyasu

People in his office have seen Taihei walking home and going shopping with a hot girl! His coworker comes over for a visit to see this so-called “sister” for himself.

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Writer: Kenji Sugihara

In the Doma household, winter means lazy days beneath the kotatsu! Umaru reflects on her interesting year while Taihei tries to collect on a promise she made to him.

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Writer: Takamitsu Kohno

It’s Valentine’s Day! Kirie burns cookies, Ebina attempts to make chocolate, and Umaru continues to offload food prep to Taihei.

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Writer: Hideaki Koyasu

Umaru gets sick, but it’s a good thing her germs are as lazy as she is! Sadly, her germs show her brother no mercy. Later, Taihei remembers a day at the arcade, 10 years ago.

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Writer: Kenji Sugihara

Umaru and Ebina discover that their appetites match, the council in Umaru’s head furiously debates about the perfect snack, and Taihei tries to get Kirie excited for summer.

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Writer: Takamitsu Kohno

In this last episode of the season, Umaru might have to reveal her secret when her separate circles of friends come together during a much anticipated trip to the beach!

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Writer: Takashi Aoshima