The Way of the Househusband — 2021-2023 · 2 seasons · 15 eps

★ 7.3

The Way of the Househusband

Name: The Way of the Househusband
Genre: Action, Animation, Comedy
Released: 2021
Rating: 7.3

2021-2023 2 seasons 15 episodes

★ 7.3 (7,302 votes) Bottom 41%

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After disappearing from the underworld, the legendary yakuza known as the "Immortal Dragon" resurfaces — as a fiercely devoted stay-at-home husband.

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7.3

7.4

7.2

7.3

7.2

7.1

E10

7.4

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7.2

7.3

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 7.4

S1E3 Episode #1.3

Tatsu and Masa bump into Torajiro, a fellow ex-gangster now running a crepe truck. The cops grow suspicious of Tatsu’s balcony herb garden.

S1E10 7.4

Episode #1.10

To buy Miku a limited edition Policure DVD, Tatsu has to memorize a confusing discount code catchphrase. Tatsu and Miku dogsit; Gin takes another walk.

S1E2 7.3

Episode #1.2

Masa realizes that housewives — and househusbands — have a lot in common with the yakuza. Tatsu takes a yoga class and thoroughly enjoys himself.

4. S1E4 "Episode #1.4" 7.3
5. S1E5 "Episode #1.5" 7.3
6. S2E1 "Episode #2.1" 7.3
7. S2E2 "Episode #2.2" 7.3
8. S2E4 "Episode #2.4" 7.3
9. S2E5 "Episode #2.5" 7.3
10. S1E6 "Episode #1.6" 7.2

📉 Bottom Episodes

#15

S1E1 7.0

Episode #1.1

Miku rushes off to work but forgets her bento. Tatsu tracks down a Policure Blu-ray for Miku’s birthday. Gin takes a walk around the neighborhood.

14. S1E9 "Episode #1.9" 7.1
13. S1E8 "Episode #1.8" 7.1
12. S2E3 "Episode #2.3" 7.2
11. S1E7 "Episode #1.7" 7.2

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8 Infamous

0 Hidden Gems

7 Forgettable

Most Infamous: S1E1 Episode #1.1

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