The Way of the Househusband - Characters & Cast

His primary motivation is unwavering love and gratitude for his wife, Miku, who saved him when he was at his lowest point. He seeks to provide her with a perfect home as a way of repaying that debt.

Over two seasons, Tatsu moves from being a secretive, isolated ex-criminal to a beloved pillar of the community. While his personality remains intense, he becomes more comfortable in his civilian skin, successfully resisting the pull of his old life while mastering everything from bargain hunting to neighborhood politics.

Driven by her career ambitions and her genuine love for Tatsu's quirky but sincere nature. She wants to live a happy, normal life despite her husband's legendary reputation.

Miku remains the steady anchor of the show. Her development focuses on her career growth as a designer and her increasing reliance on and appreciation for Tatsu's unique way of showing affection. She serves as the only person capable of reigning in Tatsu's intensity.

Deep loyalty to Tatsu. He initially wants Tatsu to return to the gang but eventually accepts and tries to emulate Tatsu's new domestic discipline.

Tatsu's former underling struggles to adapt to a life without a gang. Across the series, Masa evolves from a lost hoodlum into a junior 'apprentice' househusband, learning that "the way" Tatsu follows now is just as difficult and disciplined as the yakuza path.