Audience reviews
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Philia093
Don't see the news if you are planning to watch Umaru chan! watching the show i can't stop laughing, watching the news about the show i can't stop crying
story is unique, it was slice of life so it is predicable but still fun to watch because of Umaru
art style is very cuteee
all the main character and side supporting character really makes it even more fun and intriguing to watch
character is realistic and sometimes dramatized with hyperbole, very fitting for a comedy slice of life
you willllll likely enjoy this story
objectively 9,0/10
personally 10/10 i need to make my review controversial to promote this anime!! because i can't stop crying after watching the news, seriously after i barely completed? fuck you unknown disease!!!!!
Read at the sourceLemonadeSamurai
At first glance this seems like an anime about a spoiled brat, and sure for the first few episodes it is that to be fair and no it isn't a deep dive into a traumatized past or anything emotional later on
But umaru develops as a character in the 12 episodes and you start to realize she isn't some spoiled brat but just a teenage girl who enjoys having fun and eating sweets. She develops friendships and learns to open up and not be so introverted.
The side characters are also great and likable. plus all the parodies of various anime, Manga and Japanese media in the show are hilarious
It isn't a serious show but it's a pretty relaxing and funny anime.
Its just an anime about a teenage girl who likes NEET stuff and a Cola obsession (pronounced Co-La with an emphasis on the Co btw accordi…
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Lived up to the hype!!! I kept seeing this show referenced online because of the main character, knew nothing about the show, decided to watch it & loved every second of it, the protagonist is very related able, lazy, wants to just play videogames & eat junk food washed down with soda pop every day , her voice actor is great, her lines always result in me laughing, great show one of the best comedy anime out there. Anyone who likes cute shows will like this one, it's up there with Miss Beelzebub, Sleepy Princess in Demon Castle & Gabriel Drop Out. Story is about life, art style is cute, characters are unique, realistic vibes, enjoyable.
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"I just hate to see a child go unbeaten." -Granddad, The Boondocks
Umaru is EXTREMELY annoying, that's obvious. But Taihei, he's the ultimate enabler: every single time, he gives her a rule and a consequence, she breaks the rule, and he never, NEVER follows through on the consequence. You want to know why your sister is a slovenly, completely immature iPad kid? You! You're the reason! Aside from that: he is extremely boring and one-note, Umaru never grows as a character AT ALL, and the other side characters are just cardboard cutouts — and not very funny ones, either.
Oh, right: this is supposed to be a comedy. A few jokes land here-and-there, I'll give it that. But the fact the show stars that little shitling and her enabling, no-life brother makes it just drudgery to get through. If T…
Read at the sourceLegionIscariot
Himouto! Umaru-chan is very similar to OreImo My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute.
Its a similar setup, blond girl is the perfect school princess. But is secretly an otaku.
Her older brother has black hair and is the only one who knows her secret.
The way these two anime differentiate is that Himouto is a fun anime with fun and likeable characters.
Whereas OreImo is the most atrocious thing ever.
This anime is funny. Every single character is great. The relationship and dynamic between the siblings Umaru and Taihei is funny and endearing.
Umaru's friends are all fun characters: Nana Ebina the best friend and neighbor with her southern accent she tries to hide. The scary but really shy Kirie Motoba. Even Umaru's rival Sylphinford Tachibana is written in a very fun way. And the list go…
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A "slice of life" comedy about Umaru,a high school girl who has two sides, one where she stays at home and plays video games, eats junk food and bossy to her brother while the other side she behaves nice to others and socializes. Most of the episodes revolve around the idea of Umaru keeping the "otaku" side of her hidden from her friends and keeping a good image upon herself in public. Along with that, basically every episode has her yelling at her brother, with something along the lines of taking her somewhere, help her win a game prize, making her food. Some may find it amusing to see the little sister keep on annoying her older brother and demanding for stuff ALL THE TIME, but for others it may be annoying to watch. The brother lets her get away with her tantrums way too much and she ta…
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Umaruuun!
I can't say enough how fun it is to watch this series. First of all, I want to thank AniOne Asia for uploading this series on YouTube for free. I've been meaning to watch this series because of the OP. When I first watched it, man, I got hit by nostalgia because I hadn't heard that song for long and just realized that Umaru almost hit the 10th anniversary. Isn't that crazy?
But anyway, let's get into the review.
We are going to review the story/plot first. Actually no, there is no plot, of course. It's a f*cking Slice of Life Comedy, or people like to call it a sitcom for some reason, but that's not the point. The point is that it's so joyful to watch this. As a grown-up who has a brother in university and a sister in high school, this is the most relatable series ever. I relate…
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A fun romp. Don't go in expecting much of a story. It's definitely more about the characters interacting and the wacky scenarios. Has a lot of great moments and Umaru is hilarious. They manage to make you sympathetic to her brother while also making her super silly to the point you can't actually hate her.
My favorite character is Sylphine. Steals any scene she's in. Her dynamic with Umaru as a classmate vs UMR as a mentor figure really helps to develop her character by the end of the show.
I actually like the dub for this show too. It's not half bad.
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So a trope I honestly hate because it is so ridiculous. Wear a hoodie, change your hair, or put a tiny mask on and no one will recognise you, not even your own family. What a stupid trope to do honestly.
The show is overwise fun, nothing really happens since it is a slice of life for out-of-school or work moments primarily.
The art is nice, fun, and clean. It holds up to a good standard.
Sound is nothing special, it is just a standard show.
Characters are fun, like I say the disguise thing seems really stupid.
Overall, it is average.
Read at the sourceKiunax3
Himouto! Umaru-chan is an anime series that captivated me with its portrayal of a cute little girl who offers a humorous reflection of today's gamer culture. Umaru's dual persona, as both the perfect high school student and a lazy, junk food-loving gamer at home, adds a delightful twist to the story.
The show brilliantly captures the essence of many gamers' lives, showing us the escapism and indulgence in unhealthy habits that can sometimes come with the territory. Umaru's love for video games, junk food, and her often manipulative behavior towards her brother, all while maintaining her adorable exterior, makes for a hilarious and relatable experience.
The characters are endearing and easy to root for, and the humor is on point. Whether it's her obsession with cola, her wild late-night g…
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I fucking love Umaru. She is dinky and lovable! I wanna pat her little head!
This review needs more information, huh? Uhh, well... If you couldn't tell, I think the show looks terrific. It's also a more lowkey affair, with various unrelated little chapter adaptations in each episode. You can watch it in very short chunks, if you're so inclined.
The show is nothing more than a slice of life series with a cute main character, and it doesn't need to be more. Not everything needs to be MHA's diabolical sludge of poorly put together moral grandstanding. Sometimes you want to watch a toddler sized 16 year old fly around her room.
Read at the sourceRebelPanda
Review originally written in 2017.
Himouto! Umaru-chan is an anime that explores the amusing yet relatable concept of leading two contrasting lives. Initially, I found it easy to connect with Umaru, the main character. But, my enthusiasm shrunk exponentially as I realized her character development would remain stagnant throughout the entire anime.
The anime tries, and fails, to explore the idea that all people have different sides to our personalities. Unfortunately, this theme takes a backseat to “comedy.” If you find watching a girl repeatedly teasing her kind-hearted brother entertaining, you might enjoy Umaru's antics. If this premise doesn't sound very funny to you, chances are you'll get very bored of it very quickly. Just like I did.
My main issue with this show is repetitiveness…
Read at the sourceKrenZane
Junk Food: The Anime is nothing more than its title, a consumable like a hundred others meant to pass the fleeting time idly by in slice of life entertainment, but of course, with a twist that's meant to sustain its identity, uniqueness unnecessary. For Himouto! Umaru-chan, it's Doma Umaru who lives a perfect 16-year-old life whenever outside the apartment she and her big brother Taihei live in, a polar opposite to the situation within the building's confines as she mushes into a rotten freeloading bloodsucker of finances and tranquility. She echoes the NEET lifestyle bar her surreal exterior "UMARU~N" transformation when the situation arises and her close relationship with Taihei. This stark contrast between Umaru's parasitic recluse persona taking advantage of the comfort and security he…
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Though many slice of life anime have passed by with the “otaku-culture” them and many of them have delivered, this one delivers in the most special and exciting way. The theming is absolutely hilarious, and it adds a wild gimmick that makes it more novel. The art style is absolutely adorable, and lends a lovely comic-vibe. The soundtrack is catchy, and we lo knitted into the episodes. If you plan on passing this show by because you’re unsure about the characters, you need to reconsider.
This anime is good for anyone who likes slice of life, or is a personal fan of gaming/anime/manga and wants to find something funny and relatable.
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This story is quite simple, this is a kid who decides to live a double personality life and the life she has at home is completely out of character to how anyone has seen her.
Lets get something strait, its not something that will blow you away or wow you with a story that is riveting. This show is simply a fun watch. You get to enjoy the shenanigans that Umaru gets in to and how she keeps up this double personality. Its really fun to see how there are times that you have these genuine connections between Umaru and her brother and how ever since he moved she has missed his presence but its relatively strait forward.
This anime knows what its doing at it does it well, its fun to watch and just a fun escape from seriousness. I do recommend it for a watch if your looking for a fun slice o…
Read at the sourceFrostySmags
Post Series Depression: 2
Tear Factor: 0
Laugh Factor: ~6
Drama Factor: 2
Character Attachment: ~5
Story - 6: The anime is very daily slice of life and doesn't provide much of any story telling beyond going episode by episode.
Art - 8: Style of art pops out a lot and is designed to catch your eye - one of the great aspects of the anime Sound - 8: I've watched in both subbed and dubbed - dubbed isn't bad. audio is a primary source of the comedy with slapstick sound-bytes and the character voices
Characters - 5: There aren't a lot of characters at all - some hint at being a potential character but you don't see much beyond one episode. Otherwise it follows mainly 4-ish characters.
Enjoyment - 8: The anime takes an interesting take on a semi sitcom style of slice of life- it has a lot of…
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Here’s why i dont like this anime:
1) the characters are so unlikable (especially the obnoxious rat of a main character) and everyone apart from umaru is extremely bland with about zero personality. Boring and generic brother, tsundere, fangirl, etc. the tsundere especially for me is pathetic. I feel like Umaru chan as a character and anime is targeted at the massive weebs who live of chibi anime characters. Her character is the only character that somewhat had effort put into but that effort all went into an obnoxious, entitled, and unlikable personality. I wanted to reach into my screen and beat the shit out of the bitches in this anime.
2) the humour is obnoxious and executed terribly. The humour just goes off of video games and pathetic characters. Many video game references that im…
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I personally really like cute anime, so I did enjoy it.
What I don't like about it:
But I don't believe it should be a comedy anime, it is not funny. It was entertaining but not funny.
It really should be in the cute anime category, which I don't think that category exist :/
Umaru was annoying at first too, causing trouble and crying like a child, I feel really bad for her brother.
What I like about it:
It is entertaining, like how Umaru is completely a different person from when she's in school she is basically like perfect, at home she's just someone who loves Cola, Snack, Manga, Video games, Anime.
So I recommend this to people who like a slice of life, cute anime. If you want to watch this for comedy, likely you would be disappointed.
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not really a show i'd usually like, but a nice change of things.
goofy fun show with fun characters, ok development for a comedy, and a very entertaining watch. the characters are either you like them or you hate them. the story isn't outstanding like the top-ranked things on this site, but it's decently good and is entertaining enough. cool premise and great references to stuff like one piece, hatsune miku, etc. my only real complaint would be that towards the middle of the show they repeat jokes a lot, not so much that you'll want to turn it off but that you might be able to guess a punchline. if you're looking for just an entertaining comedy to watch I recommend this.
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A sister moves in with her brother, shows one personality when out and about, lies about her house, then comes home and is a lazy game playing otaku. We don't know why she comes to live in a 1 bedroom with her brother, which isn't creepy enough, but she sponges off his hard work constantly, even spending money of his bank card without his permission.
When is not throwing tantrums to get her way at home, playing games, making a mess or annoying her brother, she is out spending money in the arcades, etc, and of course, she earns nothing so is his money.
The same supposed comedy runs through the whole series on this premise and was boring the first time, so for the 11 other episodes, will be boring as well. How animes like this get extra seasons, when better-written ones don't kinda says al…
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