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It is not usual to see series with massively powerful or influential criminals mending their ways and living a normal life. But the fans are in luck as there are not one but two manga series about former killers retiring and now trying to live peaceful lives.
At least, they try but keep getting dragged back into action, unable to completely escape their illustrious past lives. Since they are so similar, they are bound to be compared to each other. The anime being referred to areSakamoto DaysandThe Way of the Househusband.
WhileSakamoto Dayshas won over fans with its thrilling action-comedy,The Way of the Househusbandhas already forged ahead with not just an anime adaptation but also a live-action adaptation version by the name-The Ingenuity of the Househusband,which is a treat for the fans.
Sakamoto and Tatsu’s struggles with daily life
There are definitely subtle differences between the two anime with respect to the genres and settings. While both protagonists are ex-assassins who are adapting to ordinary life,The Way of the Househusbandhas a different tone.
It is more light-hearted and focused on the difficulties of settling into a normal family life with a terrifying yakuza lord appearance.
Sakamoto was once an elite assassinbut left that life for his wife and now runs a convenience store while fighting off enemies from his past. Meanwhile, Tatsu, a former yakuza boss, is now a dedicated househusband dealing with normal chores and has run-ins with his old life.
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WhileSakamoto Daysfocuses more on the high-paced actionwith its exaggerated fights,The Way of the Househusbandtakes a different view and shows us the comedic misunderstandings and slice-of-life scenarios when you look like (and are) a man from the mafia.
A live-action adaptation you can’t miss
Since there are many similarities between the two, it can be said that the fans ofSakamoto Daysdefinitely should not miss out on the live-action adaptation ofThe Way of the Househusband. Kenjiro Tsuda, the voice behindKento NanamiinJujutsu Kaisenis the star of the live-action adaptation.
WhileSakamoto Daysis still progressing with its anime adaptation,The Way of the Househusbandalready has a live-action series (The Ingenuity of the Househusband) on Netflix. The quality is impressive, and it is an underrated gem. The series is made up of short clips of what a former mob boss’s daily life looks like.
It perfectly captures the manga’s humor and intensity, bringing Tatsu’s absurdly serious attitude to even little things like dishwashing or making a lunch box. With the rise of live-action adaptations likeOne Piece, it’s time for series likeThe Way of the Househusbandto excel outside the confines of anime.
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ConsideringThe Ingenuity of the Househusband‘s success, it’s possibleSakamoto Dayscould follow suit with a live-action of its own. With modern CGI, it wouldn’t be impossible to recreate theimpressive action scenes that the series is known for.
You can streamSakamoto DaysandThe Way of the Househusbandon Netflix.
Chandra Shekhar
Anime Writer
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Chandra Shekhar is an Anime Writer at FandomWire with over 800 published articles under his belt. A law student by training but a storyteller at heart, he blends his sharp analysis with a deep love for all things anime. From the old-school Yu Yu Hakusho to the eldritch horrors of Lord of the Mysteries, his knowledge spans decades and genres. When he’s not writing, he’s likely buried in webnovels, silently hoping his favorite ones get the anime adaptation they deserve.
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