The Way of the Househusband
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Who would have ever thought that the most feared gangster of his time now spends his days as a modest househusband? Seemingly giving up the way of the yakuza, the legendary "Immortal Dragon" Tatsu, best known for his prolific skirmishes against rival gangs, has abruptly vanished. Unbeknownst to most, however, Tatsu is currently staying at an apartment with his wife, doing his best to live a peaceful life. Donning his trusty apron, Tatsu is now striving to become an efficient homemaker. Because of this, he has mastered the required skills—be it cooking the most delicious dishes, making sure to get the best deals at supermarkets, and everything in between—garnering the surprise of both of his former subordinates and enemies alike. Despite being a man with quite a controversial past, Tatsu's new way of life will only be more eccentric from here on out!
Audience Consensus
The audience is significantly divided, primarily over the animation style. While many praise the core concept, humor, and voice acting, a substantial portion feels the minimal animation ruins the adaptation. This split makes the show a polarizing experience, with opinions often hinging on whether viewers can overlook the production shortcomings for the sake of the comedy.
Strengths
- Phenomenal voice acting, particularly from Kenjiro Tsuda as Tatsu.
- The humor is effective and often hilarious, landing well due to strong comedic timing and writing.
- The concept of a former yakuza as a househusband is unique and inherently entertaining.
- Opening and ending themes are praised for enhancing the mood and material.
- The coloring is noted as good by some reviewers.
Weaknesses
- Animation quality is heavily criticized as minimal, lazy, or akin to a slideshow/PowerPoint presentation.
- The art style is described as ugly, lacking detail, and worse than the source material.
- Sound design is called generic, stock, and depressing.
- Pacing issues and confusing character introductions are mentioned.
- The animation detracts from and distracts from the humor.
- Lack of character depth beyond Tatsu is noted.
- The overall production feels like a low-effort, rushed adaptation.