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The Way of the Househusband Gokushufudou |
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Rose Faerie's Review Violence: The violence in The Way of the Househusband is mostly slapstick or for comedic purposes. However, there are occasional shots of implied violence in the context of flashbacks. Yakuza members sometimes attack Tatsu with weapons, but little damage is done. There is little blood. Sex and Nudity: None. Theological Themes: None. Problematic Themes: The only reason the series has a TV-MA rating is substances and language. The language can get bad, and there are quite a few uses of the f-word. Other swear words are used (the s-word, word for illegitimate child, d-word, and h-word). A running joke involves Tatsu being mistaken for a drug dealer. There is also smoking. At one point all the characters get drunk. We also have lots of yakuza as side characters. Overall: The Way of the Househusband was a surprisingly wholesome comedy. Tatsu and his wife have no right to have that healthy of a relationship. It's very entertaining to watch Tatsu's misadventures. I could say the show pushes the message not to judge people based on their appearances and pasts, rather who they are now. You aren't going to see intense gang activities here or crazy fighting scenes. Instead, we have things like a gang that likes to thrash people at recreational volleyball. Tatsu is very odd and lovable. He tackles all of the tasks he encounters with the voracity of yakuza life. It's very entertaining. I love how all the neighborhood housewives just accept him with only a little confusion. His wife, Miku is very sweet and has an obsession with a Pretty Cure knock off (Policure). She balances out Tatsu's eccentricies with her more grounded personality. I liked them both. I also liked Tatsu's "apprentice" in the ways of the househusband, Masa. Masa isn't the brightest bulb in the box, but he is likable in his own way. We also have a colorful cast of gang members who engage in bizarre activities of their own. The cast is very lively and things are never dull. As for the music, it is very fitting. I love the opening theme, and the ending theme is very lovely as well. As for the art, it is designed to look like vaguely animated colored manga panels. I thought it worked, though it did leave me with the feeling that the manga is probably better. I watched the dub, and the voice acting is lifeless (though it fits, oddly enough). I thought it was funny and bizarre in a good way. I'd recommend it to older teens and up, though it could be viewed younger depending on your views on drug references and swearing. |
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