How to Keep a Mummy
Original Title：ミイラの飼い方
Languages:
- English: How to Keep a Mummy
- Russian: Руководство по воспитанию мумии
- Japanese: ミイラの飼い方
- Chinese: 小木乃伊到我家
"How to Keep a Mummy" (ミイラの飼い方, Miira no Kaikata) is a Japanese manga series by Kakeru Utsugi. The manga has been serialized online via Comico Japan since 2014. The story revolves around high school student Sora Kashiwagi, who receives a package from his adventurer father in Egypt, containing a tiny mummy. The mummy, named Mii-kun, is only 12 centimeters tall, shy, and a crybaby, but also incredibly adorable. Sora and Mii-kun embark on a heartwarming everyday life together, meeting other people with unique pets. The series was adapted into a 12-episode anime series by studio 8bit in 2018. Both the manga and anime depict the endearing daily lives of Sora and Mii-kun, as well as their interactions with friends. The story is known for its lighthearted, heartwarming plot and charming characters, showcasing the bond between humans and non-human creatures.