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The Way of the Househusband
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The Way of the Househusband

2020-10-11 · 46 min / episode · ★ 7.4

Comedy

An infamous yakuza sets out to master the Way of the Househusband! "The Immortal Dragon"—an infamous and feared yakuza who has left behind countless legends in the underworld—has decided to wash his hands of his dark past and become… a "househusband"! Under the watchful eye of the neighborhood, the yakuza, and the police, witness this gangster-turned-husband's style of "justice and family love." A thrilling slapstick drama where the ultimate househusband faces struggles from every side! Can Tatsu protect his beloved family and neighborhood when they are caught up in an incident?

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Creators
Manabu Uda
Production companies
FINE Entertainment
Countries
Japan
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Hiroshi TamakiHiroshi TamakiTatsu
Haruna KawaguchiHaruna KawaguchiMiku
Jun ShisonJun ShisonMasa
Tina TamashiroTina TamashiroYukari Ōmae
Yuta FurukawaYuta FurukawaTatsuki Sakai
Tamaki ShiratoriTamaki ShiratoriHimawari
Naoto TakenakaNaoto TakenakaTenjakukai
Izumi InamoriIzumi InamoriHibari Eguchi
Kenichi TakitohKenichi TakitohTorajirō Shirakawa
Michiko TanakaMichiko TanakaKayo Ōta
MEGUMIMEGUMIKazuko Tanaka
Jun HashimotoJun HashimotoKunimitsu
Junpei YasuiJunpei YasuiSakai's senior officer in the police

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