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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1

By Kousuke Oono
Series: The Way of the Househusband
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1 by Kousuke Oono follows Tatsu, a former yakuza boss known as "The Immortal Dragon," who has left the underworld to embrace life as a dedicated househusband. He applies his intense yakuza skills to tackle domestic tasks, like cooking and cleaning, with the same fervour he once reserved for the criminal underworld, resulting in humorous and unexpected situations that blend domesticity with his past life.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a light-hearted and comedic take on life, with an intriguing twist that combines domesticity with elements of action-packed gangster life. The series offers a fresh and humorous perspective on the challenges of everyday chores, made entertaining through the eyes of a former yakuza boss as he navigates the world of housework. If you enjoy graphic novels with a unique, comedic premise and charming illustrations, this might just be the perfect book for you.

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It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”!

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It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”!

A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but!

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!

The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1 combines action, humour, and a unique twist on the notion of domesticity, offering readers a fresh take on both the comedy and slice-of-life genres.

Series: The Way of the Househusband

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    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! These days, car camping is all...
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  • The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1
    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! He was the fiercest member of...
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  • The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 2
    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! The legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”...
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  • The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 3
    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! The Immortal Dragon, once the fiercest...
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  • The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 4
    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! On what begins as just another...
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  • The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 5
    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! Tatsu is ambushed by a yakuza...
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  • The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 6
    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! All of Tatsu’s hustling and networking...
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  • The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 7
    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “The Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! Tatsu is tasked with squeezing the...
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  • The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 8
    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! The cozy yakuza comedy continues in...
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  • The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 10
    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! Through the Torii group’s yakuza matriarch,...
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  • The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 9
    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! Tatsu faces off against his toughest...
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    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! Tatsu must help Masa move his...
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1 by Kousuke Oono is praised for its humorous take on traditional gender roles, following an ex-yakuza boss who becomes a devoted househusband. Reviewers appreciate its comedic and endearing storytelling, delightful artwork, and the unique juxtaposition of domestic duties with the protagonist's intimidating past. The book's lighthearted nature and clever gags have been well received, making it a fan favourite in the graphic novel genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781974709403

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 October 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 160

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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.

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    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! These days, car camping is all...
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    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! The legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”...
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    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! The Immortal Dragon, once the fiercest...
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    It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”! A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! Tatsu faces off against his toughest...
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