The Way of the Househusband

Ex-Yakuza turns dedicated, comedic stay-at-home husband

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About The Way of the Househusband

Released: 2021

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 2 Seasons

Cast
Kenjiro Tsuda, Shizuka Ito, Kazuyuki Okitsu, M?A?O, Jun Fukushima, Kimiko Saito, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Masashi Nogawa, Junichi Yanagita, Hochu Otsuka, Atsuko Tanaka

About The Way of the Househusband

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- About - Making / Production - Actors - Trivia / Interesting Facts - Awards - Quotes - Music, Soundtrack

About

The Way of the Househusband is a 2021 anime series that follows the daily life of Tatsu, a former yakuza boss who retires from a life of crime to become a full-time househusband to support his career-driven wife, Miku. The show takes a humorous approach to Tatsu's transition from gangster to househusband, showcasing his unconventional methods for everyday tasks like grocery shopping, cooking, and navigating the challenges of domestic life.

Making / Production

The anime adaptation of The Way of the Househusband was produced by J.C.Staff, a well-known animation studio, known for titles such as One Punch Man and Toradora! The show's distinct visual style, fast-paced comedic delivery, and faithful adaptation of the manga have garnered praise from viewers and critics.

Actors

- Kenjiro Tsuda as Tatsu: Kenjiro Tsuda voices Tatsu, the former yakuza boss turned househusband, bringing a blend of humor and intensity to the character. - Shizuka Itou as Miku: Shizuka Itou voices Miku, Tatsu's career-focused wife who juggles her job as a designer with managing their household.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

- The Way of the Househusband is based on the manga series written and illustrated by Kousuke Oono, which has gained a dedicated fan following for its unique premise and comedic storytelling. - The series is known for its use of exaggerated animations and over-the-top visual gags that add to the humor of Tatsu's everyday adventures as a househusband.

Awards

The Way of the Househusband has received critical acclaim for its humor, animation style, and voice acting, but as of now, it has not won any major awards.

Quotes

- Tatsu: "Being a househusband is the toughest job in the world. I've faced off against several villains in my life, but shopping for groceries is the real challenge." - Miku: "My husband may have been a fearsome yakuza boss, but he's even scarier when he's in the kitchen trying to cook."

Music, Soundtrack

- The Way of the Househusband features an upbeat and lively soundtrack that complements the show's quirky humor and action-packed sequences. - The opening and ending theme songs have catchy tunes that reflect the series' comedic tone and Tatsu's unique personality.