Himouto! Umaru-chan R - Reevaluation and Recommended Points

Himouto! Umaru-chan R: The daily life and growth of the ultimate indoor girl

Himouto! Umaru-chan R is a TV anime series that aired from October 8 to December 24, 2017, and is based on the manga of the same name by Sankakuhead. Animation was handled by Doga Kobo and the series was directed by Masahiko Ohta. It has 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and was available on stations such as TOKYO MX and AT-X. The series is a sequel to Himouto! Umaru-chan, which aired in 2015, and follows the daily life of the main character, Umaru, and her interactions with her friends.

Story and Characters

"Himouto! Umaru-chan R" focuses on the daily life of the main character, high school student Umaru Doma. At school, Umaru behaves as a perfect beautiful girl, but at home, she is an indoor girl who is nicknamed "Himouto" and spends her days engrossed in games and anime. As the story depicts Umaru's daily life, it also depicts her interactions with her friends, her relationship with her family, and her own growth.

The main characters include Umaru's best friend, Tachibana Silphy, Umaru's older brother, Doma Taihei, and Umaru's classmate, Motobagiri Ebina. The personalities and backgrounds of each character add depth to the story and draw the viewer in.

Animation and Music

The animation by Doga Kobo makes viewers feel close to Umaru with its adorable character design and realistic depiction of her daily life. The detailed depiction of the backgrounds, such as Umaru's room and school scenes, also provides a visual treat.

In terms of music, the opening theme "Kakushinteki ☆ Metamaru Fo~ze!" was sung by Manami Tanaka, the voice actress for Umaru. Her bright and lively singing voice brings out the character of Umaru even more. The ending theme "Muteki no Venus" also evokes the bond between Umaru and her friends.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Himouto! Umaru-chan R" depicts Umaru's daily life, evoking sympathy from viewers and providing laughter and emotion. In particular, the contrast between Umaru's life as a "himouto" and her life as a "perfect beautiful girl" at school provides viewers with a fresh surprise. The series has also been praised for depicting Umaru's growth through her interactions with her friends and her relationship with her family.

However, some viewers feel that Umaru's life as a "Himouto" is portrayed too much. It's true that the story sometimes feels monotonous as it focuses on Umaru's life as an indoor girl. But still, the charm of Umaru's character and the personalities of her friends have the power to draw viewers in.

Recommendations and related works

For viewers who enjoyed "Himouto! Umaru-chan R," we also recommend the original manga and the previous series "Himouto! Umaru-chan." The original manga provides more detail on Umaru's daily life and interactions with her friends, allowing for a deeper understanding of her character. The previous anime also shows how Umaru's life as a "Himouto" began and how she met her friends, allowing viewers to feel Umaru's growth even more.

Other recommended works that feature indoor characters like Umaru include Is the Order a Rabbit? and K-On! These works focus on the daily lives of the main characters and their interactions with their friends, and you can enjoy themes that are common to Umaru's story.

summary

"Himouto! Umaru-chan R" is a work that provides viewers with laughter and emotion by depicting Umaru's daily life and interactions with her friends. The contrast between Umaru's life as a "himouto" and her life as a "perfect beautiful girl" at school provides a fresh surprise, and the way her growth is depicted is also highly praised. By enjoying the original manga, previous anime, and other works featuring indoor characters, you will be able to understand Umaru's story more deeply.