The Way of the Househusband 2021

Overview

The Way of the Househusband is a Japanese animated television series that premiered in 2021. The show follows a former yakuza member known as the "Immortal Dragon" who has left his life of crime behind to become a dedicated stay-at-home husband. He now devotes his time to managing household chores and caring for his family, bringing the same intensity and focus to domestic life that he once applied to his underworld activities. The series was produced by J.C.Staff as an original net animation (ONA) and aired on Netflix. It was later followed by a second season that premiered in January 2023. The show's premise centers on the humorous contrast between the protagonist's fearsome former reputation and his current domestic lifestyle. A live-action television drama adaptation was previously produced by Nippon TV in 2020. The series stars voice actors including Kenjiro Tsuda, Shizuka Itô, and Kazuyuki Okitsu.