Oruchuban Ebichu or Ebichu the Housekeeping Hamster
Okay, first and foremost this is not what you think it is at all.
Yes, it is an anime about a cute, family-friendly hamster that likes to keep the home tidy. However, the situations that said hamster puts herself in and/or is witness to are not exactly family-friendly situations.
In what seems like an interesting twist on the famous Hamtaro character, Ebichu is a dedicated pet who seems to be stuck with a not-so-great owner.
From the Wikipedia article:
Most episodes follow Ebichu, a talking hamster devoted to her oft-indifferent owner, who is only identified as OL (”Office Lady”), a single 25 year old (this is the age Japanese women are considered nearing the end of the ideal marrying age) who doles out cynical commentary and the occasional beating on the rodent. Ebichu tends to take this in stride with endless praise and compliments. However, such abuse is usually caused by Ebichu’s almost disturbing lack of tact or propriety, often embarassing her master in front of other people.
Enough discussion. Enjoy the cheaply drawn but very funny Ebichu.
WARNING: Strong sexual weather ahead. Turn back now if your boat has issues negotiating morality storms.
Lots more on YouTube if you want ‘em. Those who want to flesh out the Ebichi story below, feel free.
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Michael Andreyakovich November 17th, 2006 at 6:58 pm
Here’s something REALLY weird - Ebichu’s voice is Kotono Mitsuishi… Kotono Mitsuishi played the lead roles in both EXCEL SAGA and SAILOR MOON.
Sailor Moon as a foulmouthed hamster. My mind will not accept it.