20 anime like Himouto! Umaru-chan
These are the shows Himouto! Umaru-chan fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Himouto! Umaru-chan, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 3 come from the same studio. 15 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into school. Many fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- 2
Gabriel DropOut
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into female protagonist and primarily female cast. Doga Kobo animated both. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
- 3
ONIMAI: I'm Now Your Sister!
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 75/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into primarily female cast and cute girls doing cute things. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Slice of Life
- 4
Otaku Elf
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 70/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into otaku culture and primarily female cast. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
- 5
Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · 67/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into female protagonist and urban. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 6
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
TV · 2017 · 13 eps · 77/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into family life and cute girls doing cute things. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 7
I'm Living With a Otaku NEET Kunoichi?!
ONA · 2025 · 24 eps · 57/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into primarily female cast and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Romance
- 8
UzaMaid!
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 65/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into female protagonist and primarily female cast. Doga Kobo animated both. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 9
WataMote: No Matter How I Look At It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!
TV · 2013 · 12 eps · 67/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into female protagonist and school. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 10
Lucky☆Star
TV · 2007 · 24 eps · 75/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into cute girls doing cute things and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 11
My Deer Friend Nokotan
ONA · 2024 · 12 eps · 67/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into female protagonist and school. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 12
Squid Girl
TV · 2010 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into female protagonist and cute girls doing cute things. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 13
The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!
TV · 2021 · 20 eps · 68/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into female protagonist and primarily female cast. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
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BLEND-S
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 70/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into cute girls doing cute things and primarily female cast. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 15
Nichijou - My Ordinary Life
TV · 2011 · 26 eps · 83/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into school and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 16
Saint Cecilia & Pastor Lawrence
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 73/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into female protagonist. Doga Kobo animated both. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 17
I'M KODAMA KAWASHIRI
TV short · 2022 · 24 eps · 53/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Slice of Life
- 18
'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · 71/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into female protagonist and primarily female cast. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 19
Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi!
TV · 2026 · 11 eps · 64/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into cute girls doing cute things and female protagonist. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Slice of Life
- 20
Eromanga Sensei
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 59/100
Like Himouto! Umaru-chan, it leans into otaku culture and primarily female cast. Fans of Himouto! Umaru-chan recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Ecchi
- Romance
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