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Himouto! Umaru-chan
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Himouto! Umaru-chan

Also known as: 干物妹(ひもうと)!うまるちゃん, My Two-Faced Little Sister, Himouto Umaruchan

by SankakuHead

Score from AniList: 71/100finished12 volumes231 chapters

In public, Umaru Doma appears to be the perfect high school student: hard-working, refined, and totally responsible. But the minute she gets home to her older brother Taihei–and dons her famous hamster hoodie–she devolves into the ultimate bratty little sister! She’s happy to roll around all day in an otaku cloud of games and junk food while her exhausted older brother takes care of everything in the house. In this hilarious comedy about family, friendship, and the nonsense we put up with (from the people we love), Umaru and Taihei will find a way to make it work! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) Note: Includes 14 extra chapters.

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231
Type
Manga
Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A cheerful slice-of-life comedy about a sharp, secretly lazy schoolgirl whose double life at home is the funniest thing in the house.

Pros

  • Warm, playful comedy with a memorable lead
  • Cute, low-stakes gags that are easy to enjoy
  • A complete run that stays light throughout

Cons

  • The gag formula can feel repetitive over a long run
  • The cast is sweet but thin beyond the central pair

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Read the full take

A girl who looks perfect in public is a very different person at home, and the contrast is where the comedy lives. I found the premise charming, and I loved how the story treats her everyday chaos with affection rather than mockery. The gags are cheerful and quick, and the household dynamic gives the book a warm, lived-in feel. The lead's double life is a reliable source of laughs. The honest catch is that the gag formula can feel repetitive across a long run, since the same kind of joke keeps returning. The supporting cast is sweet but thin beyond the central pair, and some readers may want more depth. Still, it is an easy, feel-good read, and it never tries too hard. If you want a light comedy that makes you smile at the simplest things, this is a pleasant pick.

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