Hakumei and Mikochi
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.
Episodes
Season 1
Yesterday’s Dark Red / Marketplace ShantyAs Hakumei and Mikochi go on with their daily lives they find little wonders of their world, and learn to find joy in each other’s company.24m2
The Two Songstresses / The Glass Lamp / A Cup of CoffeeMikochi is chosen to be a songstress and she must learn how to deal with the new attention. Meanwhile, an unexpected gift arrives.24m3
Starlit Sky and Ponkan / Work DayAn unfortunate incident leaves Hakumei and Mikochi without a home. Later, Hakumei is hard at work when suddenly trouble arises.24m4
Work Day 2 / Horned Owls and Old TalesKonju and Mikochi enjoy each other’s company while baking and crafting. Later, a usual trip to the mountains take a dangerous turn for the worst.24m5
The Association’s Work Site / Large Stones and Joint StonesAfter a landslide causes a stone wall to collapse, Hakumei tries to lend a helping hand. Will Hakumei’s hard work and dedication get her noticed?24m6
The Egg Beautician / A Day Off / The Egg Beautician — Day 2Hakumei finds an egg-shaped house with an unexpected resident, and the surprises continue when Iwashi agrees to go on an outing with the girls.24m7
A Ladder in the Tree / The Metropolitan Lifestyle / Photo of a SmileA ladder above Hakumei and Mikochi’s home leads to many mysteries. One of them is an unexpected new resident that differs from the rest…24m8
A Long DayThe Honey House is home to many residents who aren’t too fond of newcomers. Despite this, Konju plans to host a concert there which causes a bit of trouble for the girls.24m9
Rhythm of the River Bottom / Dry Goods of the StubbornHakumei and Mikochi help Sen with important underwater research and later they feel inspired to design a new outfit for a friend.24m10
Hot Bamboo Bath / Daikon and PipesThere’s nothing more relaxing than a day at the spa even if it’s followed by some unexpected company!24m11
Overnight Train / Rain and TenkaraAll aboard! Hakumei and Mikochi take a train to enjoy some fishing and find that the fish are harder to catch than they first thought.24m12
Memory of Dark Red HairOn the way to the Makinata’s pioneering festival, Hakumei makes an effort to see some old friends and Mikochi learns about Hakumei’s mysterious past.24m
