The Way of the Househusband
On Netflix
A warm, playful slice-of-life comedy about a reformed yakuza finding genuine fulfillment in domestic devotion and housework, built on affection rather than conflict.
After disappearing from the underworld, the legendary yakuza known as the "Immortal Dragon" resurfaces — as a fiercely devoted stay-at-home husband.
Essence
Ensemble
Kenjiro Tsuda
Tatsu (voice)
Shizuka Itoh
Miku (voice)
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Masa (voice)
Mao Ichimichi
Gin (voice)
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Torajiro (voice)
Jun Fukushima
Kunimi Clan First Lieutenant (voice)
Hochu Otsuka
Retired Yakuza Boss (voice)
Atsuko Tanaka
Hibari Torii (voice)
Kimiko Saito
Chono the Women's Association Chair (voice)
Hirofumi Nojima
Otaku (voice)
Mutsumi Tamura
Ryota (voice)
Masashi Nogawa
Police Officer Nagai (voice)
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