Where to Watch Himouto! Umaru-chan in the UK

Japanese television has a knack for doing more with less, and Himouto! Umaru-chan is a prime example. It's currently available in the US on Hulu and HiDive, so there's no reason to keep putting it off. An 8/10 rating means the audience agrees.

Originally commissioned by ABC TV, Himouto! Umaru-chan quickly became exactly the kind of show that viewers rearrange their evenings for. People are not always who they appear to be, as is the case with Umaru Doma, the perfect high school girl—that is, until she gets home! Once the front door closes, the real fun begins. When she dons her hamster hoodie, she transforms from a refined, over-achieving student into a lazy, junk food-eating otaku, leaving all the housework to her responsible older brother Taihei. The series ran for 2 seasons (2015–2017), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly.

Ideal for when you want something light without wanting something stupid. Himouto! Umaru-chan respects its audience — rarer than it should be.