The Way of the Househusband

The Way of the Househusband (Japanese: 極主夫道, Hepburn: Gokushufudō) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kousuke Oono. Published in the online manga magazine Kurage Bunch since 2018, the series follows an ex-yakuza member who retires from crime to become a househusband. The protagonist, Tatsu, was once a legendary figure in the yakuza, known as the "Immortal Dragon," but he leaves that life to support his career-woman wife, Miku. The episodic series portrays comedic scenarios where Tatsu's domestic duties are juxtaposed with his intimidating personality, his appearance, and his frequent run-ins with former yakuza associates and rivals. It has been adapted into a live-action television drama by Nippon TV in 2020, starring Hiroshi Tamaki as Tatsu. Furthermore, an original net animation (ONA) series produced by J.C.Staff was released on Netflix from April to October 2021, with a second season premiering in January 2023. A live-action film was also released in 2022.