Umaru

Umaru is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Sankaku Head. It began serialization in Shogakukan's *Weekly Young Jump* magazine in July 2014. The story centers on Umaru Doma, a seemingly perfect middle school student who, upon returning home, transforms into a lazy, junk-food-loving, potato-chip-eating, video-game-addicted shut-in. This secret persona is known as her "himō" or "indoor" form.

The manga follows Umaru's daily life as she navigates her dual existence. Her older brother, Taihei, is largely unaware of her true personality and tries to manage her disruptive habits. Umaru's antics often involve her manipulating her friends and family, all while maintaining her pristine public image. The series explores themes of laziness, escapism, and the contrast between public perception and private reality.

An anime adaptation, produced by Doga Kobo, first aired in Japan in July 2015. A second season aired in October 2017. The anime gained significant popularity for its comedic portrayal of Umaru's extreme laziness and her interactions with her friends, who remain oblivious to her true nature. The series is known for its lighthearted humor and relatable, albeit exaggerated, depiction of procrastination and indoor hobbies. The manga concluded its run in July 2017.