Buddy Daddies

Buddy Daddies is an original Japanese anime television series produced by P.A. Works. The story centers on a family of three who are not related: Kazuki Kurusu, an outgoing gambler, and Rei Suwa, a quiet gamer, both assassins, and a four-year-old girl named Miri Unasaka. During a mission, Kazuki and Rei unexpectedly take in Miri, discovering she is the daughter of their assassination target. To protect Miri, Kazuki tells her he is her father. The anime explores how these two assassins balance their lives as criminals with raising Miri, filled with comedic elements and action sequences. Directed by Yoshiyuki Asai and written by Vio Shimokura, Yuko Kakihara, and Yasuhiro Nakanishi, Buddy Daddies aired from January to April 2023. The anime was recognized for its originality, winning Best Original Anime at the 8th Crunchyroll Anime Awards.