Ep 7. Umaru's Big Brother

Umaru's Big Brother is the seventh episode of the first season of the anime series Himouto! Umaru-chan. The show revolves around a high school girl named Umaru Doma, who is seen as perfect by her peers but transforms into a lazy, video game-loving otaku at home.

In this episode, Umaru's older brother, Tau, comes to visit her. Tau is a hardworking and successful businessman who is always busy with work, leaving him with little time to see his sister. Umaru is ecstatic to see him and plans to spend as much time with him as possible.

Umaru and Tau spend the day together and reminisce about old times, but Umaru soon realizes that something is different about Tau. He seems more distracted and distant than usual. Umaru tries to find out what is troubling him but he brushes it off, leaving her even more concerned.

Later, Umaru and her friends visit a new arcade that has recently opened in town. Umaru is thrilled to have the chance to play her favorite video games with her friends, but quickly realizes that Tau is there too. Tau is alone, playing a virtual reality game that he seems to be completely engrossed in.

Umaru tries to get Tau's attention, but he is too focused on the game. She eventually gives up and decides to play games with her friends instead. However, Umaru can't help but feel hurt and neglected by Tau's behavior. She loves spending time with him and feels like he doesn't care about her anymore.

The next day, Umaru and Tau spend some time together, but Tau is still distant and distracted. Umaru can't take it anymore and confronts him about his behavior. Tau finally opens up to Umaru and explains that he has been going through a lot of stress at work. He feels like he is not spending enough time with his family and is worried about losing his job.

Umaru listens to Tau's problems and offers her support. She tells him that she is always there for him and that he should never feel alone. Tau is grateful for Umaru's kind words and feels better after confiding in her.

Umaru and Tau later visit the arcade again, but this time Tau is more present and engaged. He spends time playing games with Umaru and her friends, showing a genuine interest in their hobbies. Umaru is overjoyed to see her brother happy and engaged, and feels more connected to him than ever before.

Umaru's Big Brother is a heartwarming episode that shows the importance of family and communication. It highlights the struggles that many people face when balancing work and familial obligations, and how these struggles can impact personal relationships. The episode provides a positive and uplifting message, reminding viewers that it's important to be there for the people you love and to offer your support in times of need.