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 — 12 episodes
E1
Yesterday’s Dark Red / Marketplace Shanty
24m
As 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.
E2
The Two Songstresses / The Glass Lamp / A Cup of Coffee
24m
Mikochi is chosen to be a songstress and she must learn how to deal with the new attention. Meanwhile, an unexpected gift arrives.
E3
Starlit Sky and Ponkan / Work Day
24m
An unfortunate incident leaves Hakumei and Mikochi without a home. Later, Hakumei is hard at work when suddenly trouble arises.
E4
Work Day 2 / Horned Owls and Old Tales
24m
Konju 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.
E5
The Association’s Work Site / Large Stones and Joint Stones
24m
After 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?
E6
The Egg Beautician / A Day Off / The Egg Beautician — Day 2
24m
Hakumei finds an egg-shaped house with an unexpected resident, and the surprises continue when Iwashi agrees to go on an outing with the girls.
E7
A Ladder in the Tree / The Metropolitan Lifestyle / Photo of a Smile
24m
A ladder above Hakumei and Mikochi’s home leads to many mysteries. One of them is an unexpected new resident that differs from the rest…
E8
A Long Day
24m
The 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.
E9
Rhythm of the River Bottom / Dry Goods of the Stubborn
24m
Hakumei and Mikochi help Sen with important underwater research and later they feel inspired to design a new outfit for a friend.
E10
Hot Bamboo Bath / Daikon and Pipes
24m
There’s nothing more relaxing than a day at the spa even if it’s followed by some unexpected company!
E11
Overnight Train / Rain and Tenkara
24m
All aboard! Hakumei and Mikochi take a train to enjoy some fishing and find that the fish are harder to catch than they first thought.
E12
Memory of Dark Red Hair
24m
On 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.
