A high-octane domestic comedy where a former underworld legend wields a spatula like a katana, blending yakuza-grade intensity with the heartwarming serenity of a quiet suburban kitchen.
The Way of the Househusband
極主夫道
Cast:
Kenjiro Tsuda, Shizuka Itoh, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Mao Ichimichi, Yoshimasa Hosoya
Animation
Comedy
The Way of the Househusband - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
主夫の道、なめるなよ (Shufu no michi, nameru na yo)
— Tatsu
Context:
Tatsu says this frequently (Season 1, multiple episodes) when people dismiss housework as easy or when he successfully completes a difficult chore.
Meaning:
Translates to "Don't underestimate the way of the househusband." It is the series' mission statement, asserting that homemaking is a discipline worthy of respect.
Cleaning is a war where you cannot afford to lose.
— Tatsu
Context:
Often spoken during his elaborate cleaning montages, such as the battle against a stubborn stain (Season 1, Episode 1).
Meaning:
Highlights his militant approach to domesticity and the idea that filth is the new "enemy syndicate" he must eradicate.