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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 2

By Kousuke Oono
Series: The Way of the Househusband
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 2 by Kousuke Oono continues the comedic exploits of Tatsu, a former yakuza boss turned devoted househusband. In this volume, Tatsu hilariously navigates the domestic challenges of everyday life, from doing the laundry to participating in neighbourhood activities, all while applying his intense gangster approach. This juxtaposition of his past life with regular chores provides both humour and unexpected lessons about life and relationships.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a humorous blend of domestic life and a twist on the gangster genre. It follows a former yakuza boss who navigates everyday household chores with the same intensity and skills he used in his past criminal life, leading to hilarious and unexpected situations. Perfect for fans of quirky, light-hearted graphic novels with a unique twist on traditional gender roles.

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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!

The legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon” has washed his hands of the gangster life for something far more dangerous—becoming a househusband! Cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, cooking... These days he’s doing everything he can to succeed as the man of the house, if it doesn’t kill him first! The cozy yakuza comedy continues!

Series: The Way of the Househusband

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  • The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 13
    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. 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. 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. 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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  • The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 11
    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. 2 by Kousuke Oono continues to delight readers with its blend of humour and charm. The story of a former yakuza turned househusband remains engaging, with clever comedic situations and vibrant artwork. Readers appreciate how the author grows the characters and explores everyday life scenarios with wit and creativity.

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ISBN: 9781974710447

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 200g

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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  • The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 13
    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...
    By Kousuke Oono
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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...
    By Kousuke Oono
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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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    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 is ambushed by a yakuza...
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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! All of Tatsu’s hustling and networking...
    By Kousuke Oono
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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 is tasked with squeezing the...
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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 cozy yakuza comedy continues in...
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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! 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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