List of ''Himouto! Umaru-chan'' episodes

Himouto! Umaru-chan is a Japanese anime series produced by Doga Kobo, based on the manga written by Sankaku Head and published in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine. The story follows Umaru Doma, a girl who puts on a refined appearance in public but acts like a total slob at home. The original series aured on the Asahi Broadcasting Corporation in Japan from July 9 to September 24, 2015,[1][2] and was simulcast worldwide by Crunchyroll.[3] The opening theme is "Kakushin-teki Metamorphose!" (かくしん的☆めたまるふぉ〜ぜっ!, lit. Core Basis: Metamorphosis!) performed by Aimi Tanaka, while the ending theme is "Hidamari Days" (ひだまりデイズ, Sunshine Days) performed by Aimi Tanaka, Akari Kageyama, Haruka Shiraishi, and Yurina Furukawa, who voiced the four main girls. An original video animation was bundled with the manga's seventh volume on October 19, 2015, with another to be bundled with the tenth volume of the manga in Q2 2017.[4] A second season, titled Himouto! Umaru-chan R, aired between October 8 and December 24, 2017,[5] and was simulcast by Anime Strike,[6][7] Hidive,[8] and AnimeLab.[9] The opening theme is "Nimensei☆Uraomote Life!" (にめんせい☆ウラオモテライフ!, Second Year ☆ Back-to-Front Life!) by Tanaka, while the ending theme is "Umarun Taisō" (うまるん体操, Umarun Exercises) by Tanaka, Kageyama, Shiraishi, and Furukawa. Both series are licensed in North America by Sentai Filmworks.[10]

Episode list

Himouto! Umaru-chan (2015)

No. Title[lower-alpha 1][11] Original airdate[1]
1"Umaru and Her Brother"
"Umaru to Onii-chan" (うまるとお兄ちゃん)
July 9, 2015
Umaru Doma is a high school girl who, despite having a refined appearance in public, acts lazy at home, much to the dismay of her older brother, Taihei, who she constantly barks orders at. Wanting to win an online contest, Umaru tries to teach some tricks to her pet hamsters. Later, after spending the day with her worriesome classmate, Nana Ebina, Umaru has an intense snacking session, only to wind up becoming too full to eat her favorite meal. Afterwards, Umaru gets angry at Taihei from pulling away from a gaming session with her in order to buy the weekly groceries.
2"Umaru and Ebina-chan"
"Umaru to Ebina-chan" (うまると海老名ちゃん)
July 16, 2015[12]
Umaru invites Nana over for a study session, surprising Taihei as it involves Umaru actually keeping the room tidy in order to keep her slob life a secret from her. Later, Umaru tries to awaken Taihei on his day off in order to pass the time. Another day, Umaru has Taihei enter a contest to win a giant plushie, which he ends up giving to Nana. A few days later, Taihei takes advantage of another encounter with Nana to prevent Umaru from forcing him to buy a new game for her. Later, Nana recalls when she moved to Tokyo a year ago from Akita and gained a crush on Taihei, the first person to look her in the eyes.
3"Umaru and Her Student"
"Umaru to Deshi" (うまると弟子)
July 23, 2015[12]
Umaru procrastinates in studying for an exam. Kirie Motoba, Umaru's classmate who often shoots eerie glares at her classmates, comes over to Umaru's house to deliver her lost student ID, coming across Umaru in her "himouto" form. Passing herself off as the little sister "Komaru", Umaru learns that Kirie isn't so much scary as she is too shy when talking to others besides children. Later, Umaru gets spooked during a power outage after watching a scary movie.
4"Umaru and Her Rival"
"Umaru to Raibaru" (うまるとライバル)
August 5, 2015[13]
Umaru uses her fearsome crane game prowess to win multiple prizes in a single try, much to the dismay of the arcade staff. The next day, Umaru and her classmates participate in a tennis match, which her self-proclaimed rival Sylphynford Tachibana takes very seriously. Later, Umaru accidentally breaks a porcelain akabeko given to Taihei by his co-worker, Alex, and attempts to fix it before he comes home. Umaru later participates in a fighting game tournament under her alias UMR, becoming surprised to be facing off against Sylphynford, who proves to be a tough opponent in the finals. However, Sylphynford suddenly becomes embarrassed when she notices Alex, her brother, has been watching her and runs off, resulting in Umaru winning by default.
5"Umaru and Summer Vacation"
"Umaru to Natsuyasumi" (うまると夏休み)
August 6, 2015[13]
Sylphynford encounters Umaru at the arcade and challenges her to various games, becoming friends with her UMR persona. Later, Umaru spends her summer lazing around with Kirie, taking fizzy baths, and going clothes shopping with her friends, while Taihei works hard at his workplace.
6"Umaru's Birthday"
"Umaru no Tanjōbi" (うまるの誕生日)
August 13, 2015[13]
Umaru goes out late at night to buy some cola, finding the streets she normally crosses to be very different compared to the daytime. Meanwhile, Taihei tries to find some way to pass the time during his day off. Later, Taihei decides to split up the rooms with a curtain so he can have his own private space from Umaru, but the two siblings soon find it lonely divided off from each other. Afterwards, Umaru, Taihei, and Kirie play a Game of Life video game together, where Taihei helps out Kirie during her struggling career. Later, Umaru becomes concerned when Taihei doesn't seem to remember her birthday, only to find he was preparing a surprise party for her.
7"Umaru's Onii-chan"
"Umaru no Onii-chan" (うまるのお兄ちゃん)
August 20, 2015[13]
When Taihei inadvertently throws away the box containing parts for one of Umaru's figures, Umaru goes a little too far in teasing him about it, becoming panicked when he goes off during the night to buy a replacement. After Nana invites Umaru and Taihei to a ramen shop, Takeshi, Taihei's co-worker and Kirie's older brother, goes to visit Taihei and ends up meeting "Komaru". Later, as Sylphynford asks Umaru (as UMR) to take her to an old-fashioned candy store, Taihei gets lost in a residential area, but the presence of a cat triggers some nostalgia of when he and Umaru used to walk through there.
8"Umaru and Christmas and New Year's"
"Umaru to Kurisumasu to Shin'nen" (うまるとクリスマスと新年)
August 27, 2015[13]
Taihei ends up having to work overtime on Christmas Eve, leaving Umaru feeling lonely until he returns along with a visit from Kirie. Takeshi visits for New Year's Eve; Takeshi's cooking and Umaru's snacks end up complementing each other. The beautiful but single section chief Kanau checks in on Taihei and Takeshi, but her plans for some private time with Taihei are foiled as she dismisses them for Christmas Eve.
9"Umaru and Valentine's"
"Umaru to Barentain" (うまるとバレンタイン)
September 3, 2015
Kirie makes some cookies to give to Umaru, while Umaru and Taihei help Nana make some Valentine's chocolates, oblivious of who she wants to give them to. Later, Umaru and Sylphynford go to an anime shop together, bonding over their roles as little sisters who love anime. Afterwards, Taihei has to try and converse with Kirie while waiting for Umaru to come home, before trying to solve the mystery of who ate Umaru's pudding overnight.
10"Umaru and Now and Once Upon a Time"
"Umaru to Ima to Mukashi Mukashi" (うまると今と昔々)
September 10, 2015[14]
After being left alone with a fever she brought upon herself, Umaru plans to exact revenge on Taihei when he gets a cold himself. However, upon finding Taihei's fever has worsened while she was out shopping, Umaru helps him to fight off the virus. Later, Umaru becomes irritated when Taihei tries to feed her peppers, though she soon comes to appreciate the effort he puts into making her eat right. Afterwards, Umaru inadvertently breaks the house's internet modem, leaving her with no internet access, so she spends the day at a manga café, purchasing more time than she knows what to do with. In a flashback, Taihei, who is still in high school, goes to an arcade with Takeshi and Kanau, where he wins a prize for Umaru.
11"Umaru's Days"
"Umaru no Hibi" (うまるの日々)
September 17, 2015
Nana is invited to have lunch with Umaru and Taihei after bringing over some rice, before Umaru has a serious internal discussion over what snacks to buy. Afterwards, Nana becomes conscious about how much she eats while eating out with Umaru and Taihei, but soon indulges in a parfait alongside Umaru. Later, the rainy season has some adverse effects on both Umaru and Kirie, prompting Taihei to try and take their minds off of it with the enticement of the summer that comes afterwards. When summer arrives, Umaru spends her time eating ice cream with each of her friends.
12"Umaru and Everyone"
"Umaru to Minna" (うまるとみんな)
September 24, 2015[14]
Wanting to expand her opportunities to laze around, Umaru tries to encourage Taihei to buy an expensive family car, only to discover he is absolutely terrified of driving. As everyone sets off for a trip to Enoshima, Kirie becomes worried by both the absence of "Komaru" and the presence of Takeshi, who believes both the Umaru and Kirie riding with everyone are different people from the ones he knows. While at the beach, Kirie explains how her isolation in class is somewhat related to her feud with Takeshi, becoming grateful to both Umaru and "Komaru" for helping her speak with people better. Joined by Sylphynford, who is also on holiday, the girls spend the rest of the day playing in the ocean together before everyone goes back home, with Umaru quickly reverting to her himouto lifestyle.

OVAs

No. Title Original airdate[1]
OVA1"Umaru-chan One More Time!"
"Umaru-chan Mō Ichidō!" (うまるちゃん もう1回!)
October 19, 2015
After being tempted by a pillow on the television shopping channel, Umaru has a dream reminding her to appreciate the pillow she has. The next day, Umaru goes with Sylphnford to the convenience store where she tries to win a lottery prize. Later, Umaru and Taihei go wild at a yakiniku restaurant, unaware that Nana is at the next table over. At the start of October, Umaru and Kirie get into the Halloween spirit early, dressing up in costume and trying various pumpkin-based snacks. Afterwards, Umaru decides to fake a fever in order to skip school, only to be overcome by guilt.
OVA2"The Secret Umaru-chan"
"Himitsu no Umaru-chan" (秘密のうまるちゃん)
April 24, 2017
Realizing it is Taihei's birthday, Umaru asks Nana for advice on what to do for him. Umaru decides to act like an ideal sister and spend time with Taihei, only to discover that he prefers her the way she is. Later, as the girls begin their summer vacation by going to a swimming pool, Umaru wonders if she should stop putting on an act in front of her friends and reveal that she, Komaru, and UMR are the same person. As Umaru becomes conflicted over what will happen if she tells everyone, her friends assure her that she doesn't need to reveal her secrets if it'd just make her suffer. Relieved by the support of her friends, Umaru makes the decision to continue hiding her secret.

Himouto! Umaru-chan R (2017)

No. Title [lower-alpha 2] Original airdate
1"The Himouto Returns"
"Himōto no Kikan" (干物妹の帰還)
October 8, 2017
While Taihei works overnight at his job, Umaru takes the opportunity to do all the things she would normally get told off for. At the weekend, Umaru reluctantly helps Nana weed the garden behind their apartment block. Later, Umaru finds herself in a school soccer match against Sylphynford, who she had been coaching as UMR. Despite losing against Umaru's team, Sylphinford is praised by her team for the advice she received from UMR. Afterwards, Umaru manages to work up the courage to initiate conversations with her friends by herself.
2"Umaru and Alex"
"Umaru to Arekkusu" (うまるとアレックス)
October 15, 2017
Alex is invited to the Doma household for dinner, immediately bonding with Umaru over their mutual love of anime. Later, Umaru deals with itchy ears after Taihei breaks their ear pick, before being invited to Sylphinford's house to study for exams. Afterwards, Taihei helps Umaru to tidy up and store all of her games and books, before Umaru and the others go to the movies together.
3"Umaru and Friends"
"Umaru to Tomodachi" (うまると友達)
October 22, 2017
Kirie becomes wary of Alex when he comes over to play a dating sim with Umaru, while Taihei becomes worried when Umaru becomes addicted to a video game. Later, Umaru and Takeshi witness Taihei getting angry while goofing off, Kirie gets a dubious present from Alex, and Umaru and friends go to a burger joint together.
4"A Party with the Gang"
"Minna to Pātī" (みんなとパーティー)
October 29, 2017
Umaru and friends have a Christmas party together, where Sylphinford expresses her gratitude towards UMR. As Umaru decides to go back to visit Sylphinford as UMR, Nana gets to spend some time with Taihei. Come New Year's Day, Taihei accidentally gives Umaru two New Year's Allowance envelopes, causing an internal conflict over what the purpose is. Later, Taihei informs Umaru that he is going on a business trip for two weeks.
5"Big Brother Departs"
"Onii-chan no Shutchō" (お兄ちゃんの出張)
November 5, 2017
Taihei sets off on his business trip to Hamamatsu with Takeshi, Alex, and Kanau, only to discover that Umaru has tagged along with him wanting to eat some eel. After sending Umaru home, Taihei and the others discover the purpose their trip to be kitchen work under a restaurant chef, Koichiro, who he suspects might be Nana's estranged brother. After Taihei returns from his trip, he and Umaru go to everyone's houses to deliver souvenirs.
6"Umaru and Dreams"
"Umaru to Yume" (うまると夢)
November 12, 2017
While getting attention for placing third in a swimming tournament, Kirie reveals to Umaru that she wants to be a storybook author writing books about Komaru. Sylphinford has her mother fit Umaru and friends out with kimonos for a group photo. Later, Taihei and Nana run into Kirie, who worries about revealing her dream in front of them, while Umaru tries to convince Taihei to turn on the air conditioner.
7"Umaru and Amusement Parks"
"Umaru to Yuenchi" (うまると遊園地)
November 19, 2017
While on a trip to the amusement park with everyone, Kirie becomes downhearted following a string of bad luck but is cheered up by Umaru. Later, Umaru receives an award in front of the whole school, along with another girl named Hikari Kongo, who appears to recognise her. Afterwards, Alex tells Umaru and Kirie about how Kanau encouraged him to enjoy anime while Nana thinks about both Koichiro and Taihei.
8"Umaru and Hikari"
"Umaru to Hikari" (うまるとヒカリ)
November 26, 2017
Not wanting to be alone with Takeshi while their parents are away, Kirie has a sleepover at Umaru's house. Later, Kirie catches onto Nana's crush on Taihei and, after speaking with Umaru, decides to support her. After attending a summer festival during summer vacation, Umaru is approached by Hikari, who is revealed to be Kanau's younger sister who is aware of Umaru's double life and seems clingy towards Taihei.
9"Himouto and Memories"
"Himōto to Omoide" (干物妹と思い出)
December 3, 2017
Umaru and Taihei receive an old camera from Takeshi and decide to take lots of pictures with it. With their favorite arcade closed for cleaning, Umaru and Sylphinford start hanging out an old-fashioned department store, only for it to end up being closed and torn down to build an amusement park. Later, Nana tries to get closer to Taihei by helping him cook, while Umaru tries to hide that she doesn't know how to cook herself. Afterwards, as Umaru and Hikari remain hostile towards each other, Taihei tries to have them make pancakes together so they can get along. Umaru then worries that she is causing her pet hamsters stress and keeps them shut up, only to find that they prefer playing with her.
10"First Time for Everyone"
"Hajimete no Minna" (初めてのみんな)
December 10, 2017
Umaru, as UMR, is invited over to Sylphinford's house, becoming anxious when she proposes playing a "Pokee game" together. Later, Umaru takes Sylphinford to Sagamiko Park, which she remembered from her first visit to Japan ten years ago. Afterwards, the girls hold a study session to help Nana, who is on the verge of being held back a grade due to how nervous she gets during tests. Recalling how she became friends with Umaru and the others, Nana manages to successfully pass her exams.
11"Umaru and the Starry Sky"
"Umaru to Hoshizora" (うまると星空)
December 17, 2017
Takeshi discovers that Kirie has been hanging out with Umaru this whole time. Taihei later comes across Kirie at the shopping center, giving her encouragement to pursue her dream as a book author. Later, Kirie tries to help Nana get together with Taihei at an ice skating rink, only to find that neither of them know how to skate. Afterwards, Hikari joins Taihei in gazing at the stars, reminding them of when they first met.
12"Everyone and Umaru"
"Minna to Umaru" (みんなとうまる)
December 24, 2017
Taihei decides to hold a homemade okonomiyaki party in opposition of Umaru's request for takeout pizza. On Christmas Eve, Umaru goes shopping for a present for Taihei with Nana, finding it more fun than simply waiting to receive a present. Meanwhile, Kanau tries to figure out how to help Hikari enjoy Christmas. With the turn of the New Year, Sylphinford invites everyone over to her house to play hanetsuki and other traditional games. Upon receiving New Year's allowance from everyone, Umaru attempts to save her money but ends up spending it all anyway.

Notes

  1. English titles from Crunchyroll
  2. English episode titles taken from Anime Strike.

References

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  12. 1 2 "【ABC朝日放送】今後のオンエア時間変更について" [[ ABC ] Asahi Broadcasting Corporation broadcast information about the future of on-air time change] (in Japanese). July 9, 2015. Archived from the original on July 26, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
    第2話 ⇒7/15(水)26:08~26:38 ※6分前倒し
    第3話 ⇒7/22(水)26:34~27:04 ※20分遅れ
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 "【ABC朝日放送】今後のオンエア時間変更について" [[ ABC ] Asahi Broadcasting Corporation broadcast information about the future of on-air time change] (in Japanese). July 28, 2015. Archived from the original on August 5, 2015.
    第4話 ⇒8/4(火) 26:42~27:12【放送日変更】
    第5話 ⇒8/5(水) 26:24~26:54 ※10分遅れ
    第6話 ⇒8/12(水)26:43~27:13 ※29分遅れ
    第7話 ⇒8/19(水)26:43~27:13 ※29分遅れ
    第8話 ⇒8/26(水)26:15~27:45 ※1分遅れ

  14. 1 2 "【ABC朝日放送】今後のオンエア時間変更について放送情報" [ABC Asahi Broadcasting Corporation broadcast information about the future of on-air time change]. Himouto! Umaru-chan official website (in Japanese). September 7, 2015. オンエア時間が下記の通り変更となりますので、ご注意ください。– 第10話 ⇒9/9(水)26:15~26:45 ※1分遅れ 第12話 ⇒9/23(水)26:15~26:45 ※1分遅れ (Since the on-air time will be changed as follows, please note. – Episode 10 ⇒9 / 9 (water) 26: 15 ~ 26: 45 ※ 1 minutes late – Episode 12 ⇒9 / 23 (water) 26: 15 ~ 26: 45 ※ 1 minutes late)
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