Mr. Housekeeper, Mitazono 2016

Overview

Mr. Housekeeper, Mitazono is a television series that centers on the professional life of a talented housekeeper named Kaoru Mitazono. The character is employed to perform a variety of domestic tasks, including cooking, cleaning, and babysitting for various families. While fulfilling these duties, the protagonist maintains an unusual habit of uncovering the hidden secrets held by the members of the households where he works. The series features Masahiro Matsuoka in the title role. A central element of the narrative is the revelation that the housekeeper, who presents as a woman, is actually a man. This secret identity serves as a foundational aspect of the character as he navigates his employment and observes the private lives of his clients. By balancing his domestic responsibilities with his penchant for investigative discovery, the protagonist interacts with the families he serves in ways that expose their concealed truths. The show focuses on the intersection of these daily chores and the underlying tensions found within the homes of his employers.