Reviews

The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1 by Kousuke Oono

gothbunnny's review against another edition

5.0

It’s super cute and a real interesting read. It really turns slice of life on its head. Very episodic feel but it strings together into a nice story about a Yakuza turning into the ultimate house husband.

noodles01's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

shanieshira's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.5

kethumary's review

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

svetyas4's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes

brettpet's review

funny fast-paced

Read Volumes 1-3

jessicaaaa9625's review

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kayloric's review

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Just an endearing husband caring for his wife afyer hes left the yakuza. Just an enjoyable quick read

samstillreading's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I’m enjoying playing Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth at the moment, a game about an ex-yakuza trying to make things better for others but getting involved in a lot of scrapes. I was recommended by a friend to try this manga as it’s along similar lines – a yakuza called ‘The Immortal Dragon’ leaves that world behind to become…a house husband. He’s involved in the cooking, cleaning and shopping but along the way he seems to get caught up in righting various injustices and gaining a fan or two. 

I haven’t read manga for ages, but these volumes were a lot of fun. The chapters are short and funny, looking at various aspects of the house husband’s life from shonky salesmen to meeting acquaintances from his other life. I did feel that I raced through these (being used to novels and not having a lot of time to read) but I did try to slow down and appreciate the backgrounds and drawing, as well as practise my reading of the various signs etc in Japanese.

Volume 1 is a great introduction to the story, capitalising on the problems an ex-yakuza may face when trying to start a new life. He’s recognised by former enemies, idolised by a junior yakuza and saves the day multiple times while barely being aware of it. He also starts to realise that despite his cute aprons with dogs and cats, he might look a little scary to others…and it’s not just the sunglasses indoors...

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paz_books's review against another edition

3.0

The artwork is amazing, and the plot is so interesting. The humour, surprisingly for me, did actually make me smile and wasn’t too cringe-y, or out of place, so i loved that aspect of this. However, nothing ACTUALLY happened? I understand it is a comedy and they are usually slow and uneventful but this felt so short and unplanned? I think if i carry on, and get to know the main character a bit more, then maybe there is no need for a plot- the plot may simply be the gags and jokes within this manga? Overall i did enjoy this manga though! 3.5⭐️ and i will read on