The Way of the Househusband

Kousuke Oono

Sep 2019 · The Way of the Househusband Vol 1 · Sold by VIZ Media LLC

About this ebook

He was the fiercest member of the yakuza, a man who left countless underworld legends in his wake. They called him “the Immortal Dragon.” But one day he walked away from it all to travel another path—the path of the househusband! The curtain rises on this cozy yakuza comedy! -- VIZ Media

Ratings and reviews

I have seen this manga on my Tumblr dashboard a few times here and there, and always pushed it back on my manga TBR pile but after seeing this on Netgalley I just knew I had to dive right on it and I have no regrets. “The Way of the Househusband” refreshing concept revolves around a former yakuza legend, ‘The Immortal Dragon’ who leaves behind his former lifestyle to become your everyday househusband. It was refreshing, unexpected, original and more comical than I anticipated so kudos to the author for this amazing gag comic! I know it’s only a matter of time before this is adapted to an anime, so that’s something else to look forward to.

I saw this book at Waterstones and I knew I just had to read it. It's a funny manga which follows the life of a notorious ex yakuza which is now an house husband and the daily errands he runs. Very enjoyable, definitely recommend for a good quick read. Wish it was longer.

I read the DIY scene on Tumblr and thought someone Photoshopped the dialogue over a random manga, when I realized it was the offical text I knew I had to check this manga out. A former Yakuza trying to be a good house husband is an funny concept. I will certainly buy this series in physical form as well to support the author.

About the author

Kousuke Oono began his professional manga career in 2016 in the manga magazine Monthly Comics @ Bunch with the one-shot "Legend of Music." Oono’s follow-up series, The Way of the Househusband, is the creator’s first serialization as well as his first English-language release.