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Estimated watch time
1h 25m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Slapstick93%Male Protagonist92%Yakuza92%Episodic92%Family Life86%Gangs83%Parody83%Primarily Adult Cast81%Seinen74%Urban73%
ONAFINISHED2021 SPRING7.1 / 10 AniList score
The Way of the Househusband
極主夫道• Gokushufudou
Synopsis & Story
He was the fiercest member of the yakuza, a man who left countless underworld legends in his wake. They called him “the Immortal Dragon.” But one day he walked away from it all to travel another path—the path of the househusband! The curtain rises on this cozy yakuza comedy! (Source: VIZ Media)
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The Way of the Househusband: should you watch it?
At a glance
The Way of the Househusband has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 46% of 68,374 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #10 most popular anime of all time, and #3 most popular anime of 2021 on AniList.
Of the 126.5K AniList users who started it, 5.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 108.8K have finished it.
At about 1 h 25 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Slice of Life — especially slapstick, male protagonist, yakuza, episodic.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Way of the Househusband is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Way of the Househusband Part 2 (2021)
Episodes
5 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Kousuke Oono
- Director
- Chiaki Kon
- Series composition
- Susumu Yamakawa
- Music
- Gin
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Shufu no Michi” · eps 1-5
Endings
- ED1“Kiwami Meotokaidou” · eps 1-5
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
The Way of the Househusband FAQ
- How many episodes does The Way of the Househusband have?
- The Way of the Househusband has 5 episodes of about 17 minutes each, roughly 1 h 25 min in total.
- Is The Way of the Househusband finished?
- Yes. The Way of the Househusband has finished airing — the final episode aired April 8, 2021.
- Is there a season 2 of The Way of the Househusband?
- Yes — the story continues in The Way of the Househusband Part 2 (2021).
- Where do I start The Way of the Househusband?
- Start here: The Way of the Househusband is the first entry, followed by The Way of the Househusband Part 2.
- Is The Way of the Househusband based on a manga?
- Yes. The Way of the Househusband adapts the manga by Kousuke Oono.
- Who animated The Way of the Househusband?
- The Way of the Househusband was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Chiaki Kon.
- Who sings the opening of The Way of the Househusband?
- The opening, "Shufu no Michi", is performed by an uncredited artist.
- Where can I watch The Way of the Househusband?
- The Way of the Househusband is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.