Gokiburi-chan appears as part of an ensemble cast in the 2005 television anime. This cockroach character resides with others, known collectively as the "Yamato kids," behind a typical salaryman's refrigerator. Gokiburi-chan embodies boldness and courage, traits that frequently land the character in trouble. The character actively participates in the group's persistent efforts to gain acceptance from the human family living in the house. These efforts involve undertaking various helpful missions for the humans, with outcomes ranging in success. Gokiburi-chan and the group strive for peaceful coexistence with the humans, despite facing consistent hostility, particularly from the mother of the household.