The Way of the Househusband: Season 1
2021 · 10 episodes · ★ 6.4
What Season 1 of The Way of the Househusband
Tatsu, known as the Immortal Dragon, was one of the great figures of Japan's criminal underworld. He has now left the yakuza, married Miku, and devotes himself entirely to household chores. Still, his stare and his manner remain those of a gangster, and the people around him are frightened without him realizing it. He handles everyday problems in his own way. Masa, Torajiro, Gin, and Miku's father are among those who join him. Tatsu tries to live a quiet life.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Episode 1
Miku rushes off to work but forgets her bento. Tatsu tracks down a Policure Blu-ray for Miku’s birthday. Gin takes a walk around the neighborhood.
Directing: Chiaki Kon · Screenplay: Susumu Yamakawa · Starring: Mao Ichimichi, Jun Fukushima, Hirofumi Nojima, Masashi Nogawa
1x02 Episode 2
Masa realizes that housewives — and househusbands — have a lot in common with the yakuza. Tatsu takes a yoga class and thoroughly enjoys himself.
Directing: Chiaki Kon · Screenplay: Susumu Yamakawa · Starring: Mao Ichimichi, Kimiko Saito, Mutsumi Tamura, Satomi Arai
1x03 Episode 3
Tatsu and Masa bump into Torajiro, a fellow ex-gangster now running a crepe truck. The cops grow suspicious of Tatsu’s balcony herb garden.
Directing: Chiaki Kon · Screenplay: Susumu Yamakawa · Starring: Yoshimasa Hosoya, Masashi Nogawa, Junichi Yanagita, Kenji Nomura
1x04 Episode 4
Miku’s dad tries to bond with Tatsu over a game of catch. A cockroach infiltrates the apartment. The Immortal Claus stops by a kids’ Christmas party.
Directed by: Chiaki Kon · Written by: Susumu Yamakawa · Starring: Masashi Nogawa, Junichi Yanagita, Yasuhiro Mamiya, Satoshi Hino
1x05 Episode 5 Mid-Season Finale
Tatsu takes a part-time job at a cafe. Then he bumps into a deceased yakuza boss’s wife, who’s now working at the supermarket. It’s Tatsu’s birthday!
Directing: Chiaki Kon · Screenplay: Susumu Yamakawa · Starring: Mao Ichimichi, Hochu Otsuka, Atsuko Tanaka, Kimiko Saito
1x06 Episode 6
While at the mall, Tatsu catches a live Policure show. Later, he goes on a date with Miku to an amusement park, then takes a trip to the beach.
Directed by: Chiaki Kon · Written by: Susumu Yamakawa · Starring: Yoshimasa Hosoya, Jun Fukushima, Atsuko Tanaka, Hirofumi Nojima
1x07 Episode 7
Torajiro hits up Tatsu for some street-level information on the latest craze: bubble tea. Tatsu takes Masa on a confusing trip to the 100-yen shop.
Directing: Chiaki Kon · Screenplay: Susumu Yamakawa · Starring: Mao Ichimichi, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Mutsumi Tamura, Satomi Arai
1x08 Episode 8
Tatsu gets pulled into a rap battle, then enters a Halloween costume contest with Miku. Things get intense during a trip to a buffet restaurant.
Directing: Chiaki Kon · Screenplay: Susumu Yamakawa · Starring: Mao Ichimichi, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Atsuko Tanaka, Kimiko Saito
1x09 Episode 9
A battle ensues inside Tatsu's body when he catches a fever. Masa stops by for New Year's. In a baking class, Tatsu drives home the value of heart.
Directed by: Chiaki Kon · Written by: Susumu Yamakawa · Starring: Yoshimasa Hosoya, Jun Fukushima, Mutsumi Tamura, Chikahiro Kobayashi
1x10 Episode 10 Season Finale
To buy Miku a limited edition Policure DVD, Tatsu has to memorize a confusing discount code catchphrase. Tatsu and Miku dogsit; Gin takes another walk.
Directed by: Chiaki Kon · Written by: Susumu Yamakawa · Starring: Mao Ichimichi, Jun Fukushima, Hochu Otsuka, Hirofumi Nojima
Season 1 Cast
Kazuyuki OkitsuMasa (voice)10 episodes
Masashi NogawaPolice Officer Nagai (voice)5 episodes
Jun FukushimaKunimi Clan First Lieutenant (voice)4 episodes
Shota YamamotoYakuza Boss (voice)4 episodes
Atsuko TanakaHibari Torii (voice)3 episodes
Kimiko SaitoChono the Women's Association Chair (voice)3 episodes
Mutsumi TamuraRyota (voice)3 episodes
Akira KuwabaraHousewife B (voice)3 episodes
Hochu OtsukaRetired Yakuza Boss (voice)2 episodes
Yasuhiro MamiyaBoss of Kuma-san Bears (voice)2 episodes
Rie KawamuraRyota's Mother (voice)2 episodes
You TaichiChild (voice)2 episodes
Reigo YamaguchiYakuza Underling (voice)2 episodes
Aiko OkuboHousewife B (voice)2 episodes
Shizuka IshigamiHousewife A (voice)2 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of The Way of the Househusband
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 1 of The Way of the Househusband?
Season 1 of The Way of the Househusband has 10 episodes.
When did Season 1 of The Way of the Househusband premiere?
It premiered on April 8, 2021.
Where to Watch The Way of the Househusband Season 1?
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 1x05, "Episode 5," has a 7.1.