Hakumei and Mikochi (2018): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2018, Hakumei and Mikochi is an animation, sci-fi & fantasy and comedy series.

What it’s about. In a world inhabited by people only a few inches tall, young women Hakumei and Mikochi live together in a house built into a tree. Hakumei is an energetic and tomboyish carpenter, while Mikochi is a feminine and calm tailor. Despite their differences, they get along well and spend their days having fun living their lives in the woods. The two of them spend their time working, going on sightseeing adventures, and taking shopping trips into Tsumiki Marketplace by the ocean. They make many friends along the way, be they sentient woodland creatures like Iwashi the Weasel or fellow miniature people such as the songstress Konju and the inventor Sen. This is a relaxing look into the day-to-day lives of its titular characters as they explore and interact with their tiny world which seems to be straight out of a fairy tale.

Who’s in it. Hakumei and Mikochi stars Shino Shimoji as Mikochi (voice), Risae Matsuda as Hakumei (voice), Masaya Matsukaze as Iwashi (voice) and Mayumi Shintani as Jada (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Hakumei and Mikochi sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hakumei and Mikochi page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hakumei and Mikochi tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.