One of my favorite parts of the show is just how much love Tatsu and Miku have for each other. It’s honestly refreshing just to see a relationship that’s super domestic and healthy without drama or problems between the two
Commenting mainly because of name and profile pic: Tatsu and Miku give me such asexual vibes. They are married, and while they show affection, care, and devotion to each other, they never seem to show sexual attraction.
I agree with everything here except one aspect. Tatsu doesn't see enemies everywhere, in fact its quite the opposite and part of what I loved about the show. He assumes that everyone likes him when his wife points out that he can come off as intimidating. He wins over his community quickly, even when his actions seem odd. They understand and accept him for what he is and the changes he's made in his life. Sure, the cops and his former affiliates struggle with the change, but the people that matter (his family and community) rarely harbor concern (even trusting him with their kids and understanding he meant no harm in entering the wrong locker room). The one time he does 'see enemies' everywhere is when his wife asks him says 'drive defensively' to test out a new car. He took it literal by pretending everyone he saw was a hit man. Except for that one scene, Tatsu is surprisingly warm and welcoming to everyone he comes across, including actual irl former enemies. He assumes good intentions from them, doesn't react hostile towards them, and even ropes two former enemies who are trying to kill him into helping him shop for deals and reprimanding them when they failed (treating it as seriously as a botched job). Though he holds on to hold habits and mannerisms, he doesn't let his old life dictate his new life, even when they try to treat him like the immortal dragon instead of the househusband. Not even his biggest enemy provokes a violent response. He actively draws his old allies and enemies into this softer lifestyle, showing them that that the zeal of the yakuza way of life can translate well to non-violent life (something that probably feels unattainable for people in that underground world). I like that he acts almost as a guide to his former affiliates and gives advice to Masa as well as the widow of a former gang rival leader who shows more of a struggle with the transition. I love that he defies the trope of adaptation being impossible and less fulfilling. There may be occasional difficulties (as one would expect) but with the support of those around him, he finds happiness and helps others seek it out too. *He* doesn't struggle so much as outsiders do with viewing his actions as benign. For him personally, it's more adjusting his perception of appropriate punishment for missteps and some his general approach that needs work rather than his contentment with that life (though his eccentricity is still accepted by his community). I love that it shows a positive depiction of this transition, even if the rest of the world has a little trouble with it at first. He's not looked down upon, he just takes people back as he's not what *they* expected. and that's their problem, not his.
Also... I totally talk to my Roomba like that and I am the farthest thing from a yakuza gang member. sometimes you have to have fun with life, and if that means explaining to a Roomba how its let me down and to never miss the spot spot under the table again.... or else I'll have to.... clean up after it..... with a broom and dust pan..... then so be it.
I agree. I like the anime version because he's so calm and chilled he's almost horizontal, except as you say, the car driving incident and if anything gets in the way of him getting the perfect gift for Miiku. And I like the cats....I could probably get used to the acted version , though.
He does suffer some ammount of what I hesitate to call paranoia but I cant think of a better word for it right now, ptsd maybe. In a scene (and this is based off memory, I might very well have something wrong here) where hes suffering from normal insomnia he tries to get rid of it a couple of ways. He tries counting, but he does it with yakuza and... "1 yakuza, 2 yakuza, 3 yakuza, 1 police officer, 0 yakuza (the yakuza ran off), a gang of 9 yakuza, another rival gang of 10, about 1 yakuza survives" and it doesnt work. So he tries to put on some relaxing noises. And it goes somrthing like "hmmm this is nice, leaves russling, birds singing, yakuza digging a grave... This isnt working..." "hmm... Ocean waves, yakuza preparing to throw a bo- no..." so instead he prepares a small meal for himself to help him get sleepy, it works, he brushes his teeth, goes to sleep, starts drifting off, and then hears a random pop and crack from his house, to which he jumps up fully awake. The first two are more bad memories than anything but id say jumping up fully awake from house noises is a sign of either paranoia, ptsd or both.
I love watching this anime on Netflix and wish that each episode is a bit longer! The MC is definitely interesting to watch and although it was never explicitly explained in the show, the audience can easily guess that the reason he left his former gangster life is because he truly loves his wife and chose to live a simpler life in order to support her goals and give her all the happiness she deserves ☺️
I liken Tatsu to John Wick. Before the movies. That time when John Wick was living with his wife. I suspect that Tatsu's anhelating the former gangs just before he left was his "buy out"
I haven't read the manga but I love how the show really values expressions of gentleness. The constant reframing of other ex-and-current yakuza when they do something wholesome is almost aggressively adorable.
The manga is great, I haven't seen the anime yet. In the manga you can really appreciate Tatsu's awesome creepy expressions, it's hilarious! The art is nice.
Miku is seriously the perfect girl for him He has all these issues with dropping his Yakuza nature, but she doesn't rag on him constantly for it She's understanding from what I'm seeing
Tatsu was methodically created to embody a true gangster, someone with a past life who decided to move on by completely trying to rid of his gangster image. I am very impressed with how realistic Tatsu is portrayed as far as the gangster mentality goes. A gangster still has the desire to do good, even if they just do ‘bad’ because they truly believe that is or was their only choice at the time. Tatsu becoming a househusband makes complete sense. *Spoiler alert* He suffers from a form of PTSD, therefore his visions of being attacked by surprise, is not uncommon for a past or current gangster. A past gangster still subconsciously believes ‘someone is always after him’. If you have ever spent time with a gangster, this is very true. The questions Tatsu asked at the car lot and inquiring if the windows are bullet proof and if there’s enough trunk space is to constantly be in control of his own safety. He will never let down his guard, even if he has nothing to hide. This is the unfortunate burden of a gangster who has committed crimes on behalf of an organization, gang, or block, that they will forever carry. The brilliance that is Tatsu, is the 180 no one expects for a former gangster. Behind a hardened exterior, is still a very sentimental and sensitive man, ready and willing to lay down his life for his adoring wife. He is bound to oath and loyalty for his turf. Hope Netflix continues the anime series. It was great and too short.
About the car episode, I think he was more concerned about Miku's safety that he asked a lot of questions and constantly imagining someone attacked them. I agreed that he keeps having feeling of someone is always going after him, but in other episodes, he seemed to be more reserved to handle that. As we can see many people suddenly attacked him and even pointed gun at him, and how he was still calm and reserved, but when he was buying and testing the car, he couldn't handle that illusion. So, I believe that him being that panicked was because he didn't want to have Miku to be targeted by his "enemies", which means it was to be in control of his new family's safety not just his own. Just my opinion though, I might get things wrong.
When I read the manga and got to the car test drive chapter I really paused and went "Huh... okay of course someone like him would have PTSD but I did not think the manga would adress that" but it does. And I think that is really good because you can still have the sill and fun moments and also acknowledge that a life like Tatsu's would leave scars.
I honestly loves this anime was to short honestly but I didn't really didn't see much of a story other then what it is starting to short storys also it's hella funny seeing a yakuza as a house husband instead of a worker
Another episode that dives into Tatsu's unpleasant past is one where he and Miku go to an amusement park together. During a really vulnerable moment, after Miku teasing him all day about secretly being even more excited about the trip than she is, Tatsu admits that he is. He explains that he never got to go to an amusement park and do normal fun stuff like that before due to growing up in the underworld, which implies that he came from a stuggling household and he got inducted into the yakuza really young. That entire segment/chapter is played completely seriously, without a single joke. It's one of those sudden moments where the show hits you with the fact that yeah, Tatsu is still coping with that part of his life. And as much as he was a successful yakuza, it's likely not a life he would've chosen for himself if he could. The underworld is not some cool place full of badasses, it's just the place where the monsters and the very desperate go.
As a former thug I can say this show really hits home cause it really be like that. (edit) thanks for the likes. Didn't expect this to explode. Spread love guys, gals and other cause the life of darkness may not truly be choice but fighting for better is a choice.
@@pocketinfinity6733 bro watch any movie about gangs and you’ll understand why thugs become thugs not all the time it’s a choice and it is no joke so stfu
As a man who retired years ago to basically become a househusband, this is by far one of my favorite shows on Netflix. Most of my family think I’m nuts, but it’s so short and to the point and hits home for me in so many ways I rewatch episodes and I’m not one for a ton of traditional streaming tv…..
i really loved this show. he went from a hypermasculine and also horrible endeavor to a role traditionally held by a woman. while he may be a bit neurotic he sees the value in what he is doing and that is why he is able to put is all into. also really cool that he is not at all insecure in his non-standard role
I did not see things this heavy! So... he spent his whole life in the yakuza. He has his way of talking and mannerisms. Now he is no longer a yakuza. But does that change all the mannerisms that he collected his whole life? No! Why should he change it? That would be dennying his past life, i don't see he doing that. I thought that the way he acted was a compromise of keep being who he is (what he was made to be), despite no longer being a yakuza. The fault, i was led to believe, is not in the gansgsta way he acts (he is very loveable), but in the things he did in the life he left behind. And that is definetely behind him. Anyone who came close to him could see that. At times, in the way he acted with his wife, i thought it was some sort of running joke between them (as couples)? Like in the cockroach part. And of course he talks to objects. He is an anime character! I've seen them do crazier things.
I think the broad appeal of this manga lies in sheer simplicity of a contrast. Lies in well known stereotype of a yakuza with the very japanese lifestyle of cooking, And shopping. I guess the show has it's dark tone, but it's only there for context. Every attempt to bring a serious topic turn into absolute ridiculous and charming hilarity. It respects itself but neither takes itself seriously. And expand into two different aspects of japanese culture, not in satire or despise but in endeer understanding of both, merging them together in perfect harmony.
I think its also a matter of housekeeping is a discipline, and not everyone’s good at it. This is kind of a great way to teach less inclined people housekeeping skills.
way back a couple of years i met a ex yakuza and hes my neighbor its true its hard for them to get a job if they landed one its rare..and also if they get married or have a family its just as rare as getting a job so being a " husband is a serious business".and also some of the are really talented.
I definitely love the concept but even though I heard that the author wanted to have it as more of a manga as close to possible, I do wish it was more animated As well as, I wish there were more eps
I feel like having them be more stiff adds to the comedic effect and timing of stuff. It would be cool to see it more animated but I think this one works good as is
I think for shows like these, it’s better to think of them as a manga with perfect comedic timing rather than an anime. There’s honestly not that much that would be improved by having it be fully animated. At least nothing worth the cost. I’d actually like more manga to be given this treatment, because where companies would be hesitant to make a full anime out of some manga, they would be more willing to do something like this.
I do recommend the live action adaptation of this manga. They changed and added some stuff to the plot, like Miku having a daughter. But I really enjoyed it because it has more story and it's entertaining. I love both the anime and the live action.
When i see Tatsu, i see a deticated person who only wants to please those he care about, however his old life and ways dictate how he acts, like being paranoid about civilians or talking to objects as if they're people, he is having trouble moving on, but it doesn't seen he admits it.
I have been keeping up with the manga for Way of the House husband for a while now. I was super excited when the anime came out and for the most part I wasn't disappointed. You made a ton of great points in today's video so now I must go reread the manga and see if I can find more supporting evidence.
reminds me of Fate a little but of things like before and after the grail wars rather then during also Shirou Emiya and Archer being the ultimate house wives is while a meme in the community are not wrong either they cook, clean, can do maintenance on basically anything, Archer learns gardening and the ladys that end up with them get to have bonus eye candy on that finely sculpted warrior body and they have a great personality
Yea the episode where they were buying a car made me realize that there’s more than what we’re seeing on the surface buddy seems to struggle with psychosis it’s played for laughs but I started seeing the anime in a more tragic than comedic light
Reminds me of my shenanigans in life, I grew up in a not so great household so I get pretty paranoid about stupid stuff. I have a tendency to carry a weapon around the house when I'm up too late, same thing applies when I go to sleep; keeping a knife near myself gives some reassurance. In winter sometimes I reason to myself why I should wear some thick coats or boots is just incase I get kidnapped and end up in a ditch. I also tend to think about how I would fight a person if they seemingly have an inkling of starting shit. If you saw me in real life you wouldn't think I'm very anxious however thoughts about self preservation are present, and they can get pretty wild
5:13 My girl Miku is one lucky duck with this guy~. He'll sever a pinky finger in her honor as a way to repent his sins or whatever. Have a man whos that loyal.....or violent.
My defense of pineapple and pizza is the cold juices squished out when eating a warm pizza is a great combo kind of like a apple blossom with ice cream.
Loved watching the anime, perfectly deconstructs masculinity and the "tough guy" persona in a way that isn't preachy or patronizing and maintains empathy for those who suffer from it while also propping up good skills and characteristics for a partner.
Guys if you love the anime/manga the live action is so good. It has so much heart put into it and epsiode 5 is truly so heartwarming, learning about he and miku met. Not to mention it truly captures the feel of the comic.
Could you imagine a 180 twist where a yakuza member kills his wife and he goes john wick killing the entire underground, but using house husband tips as one liners?
What I think, probably the funniest thing to come out of Japan imo. I've watched it like 3 times and I still laugh every time. I'm disappointed is so short.
i mean no irony in saying this, but much like this show pineapple has it's place on pizza. not everyone may be okay with it and that's fine, but the unique flavors it offers paired with those that support it make it a very delectable topping . It's fine not to like something without insinuating it doesn't belong there, or that others wouldn't be fine with it existing there.
Make the show about a cutesy yakuza it’s a comedy, make the show about a veteran with kids and shows his trauma, it’s a drama, it’s tragic… but it shows the same thing, someone who’s trying to be something new and move on. But moving on is hard
Why this video makes me feel like this just an overanalysis about the Netflix adaptation of a comedy manga about putting the Yakuza stereotypes into the improbable context of Japanese Housewivery? You could at best see a connection with the decline of Yakuza due to years of anti gang legislation in Japan, specially since tatsu meets other "recycling" Yakuza, like Tora the crepe seller or the widow ane san working in a kombini with his henchmen following her around, but the rest is pretty much giving a deep sense on porky pig's stuttering.
