Gokushufudou Season 2

With a wicked scar on his face, a terrifying gaze, and an apron adorned with a teddy bear, ex-yakuza member Tatsu proudly assumes the role of a full-time househusband. Already familiar with the regular challenges of grocery shopping, Tatsu now takes it to the next level by joining a women's organization—but acceptance is not easily achieved without first mastering the elegance of flower arranging and housekeeping.

Approaching homemaking ventures through the lens of his former occupation, Tatsu faces haiku battles, typhoon alerts, and cosplaying villains. For his dearest wife Miku, Tatsu will do anything, even if he is interrupted by his old acquaintances, whose former vigor has also yet to subside. Never faltering before a new challenge, Tatsu's tranquil days as a househusband are proving to be just as hectic as before.

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Tatsu Main

Tsuda, Kenjirou Japanese

Gin Supporting

Ichimichi, Mao Japanese

Miku Supporting

Itou, Shizuka Japanese

Masa Supporting

Okitsu, Kazuyuki Japanese

Torajirou Supporting

Hosoya, Yoshimasa Japanese

Torii, Hibari Supporting

Tanaka, Atsuko Japanese

Otaku Supporting

Nojima, Hirofumi Japanese

Miku's Father Supporting

Hino, Satoshi Japanese

Yoko Supporting

Kojima, Sachiko Japanese

Fukuda Supporting

Suzuki, Reiko Japanese

Matsuo, Kousuke Producer

Kon, Chiaki Director

Silva, Marvin Script

Garza, Eduardo ADR Director

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Oct 5, 2023

Gameboon

Recommended

This review is for the entirety of the Gokushufudou anime – season 1 and 2. I watched it all in quick succession and the tone is consistent enough throughout to only warrant a single review from me.

Gokushufudou is an amazing comedy anime that I can highly recommend. It made me laugh out loud frequently which is something few other series have ever been able to achieve. I watched it together with my partner, and being able to share this comedy with someone else was a great experience.

The premise of an ex-yakuza, Tatsu, becoming a househusband is novel, but it could have become boring if not ... worked out properly. Fortunately, each and every mini-chapter within every episode had the same charm and managed to create a new spin on the same concept. In this way, even though the same concept was used over and over, it stayed fresh every time. Tatsu’s yakuza vibes contrasted hilariously with his household tasks – yet the intensity with which he approaches those tasks only makes the whole affair funnier. And then there are the many double-meanings and implications and misunderstandings caused by his speech style. The main character is so steeped in the yakuza way of life that his way of wording things always ends up becoming a catalyst for the humor in this series.

Of course, it’s not just about Tatsu. His wife Miku and friend Masa make frequent appearances as well and the series would not be complete without them. In fact, there are a dozen other side characters that are vital to creating new situations for Tatsu to interact with. All in all, I can say the characterization is excellent and ties in with the style of comedy perfectly.

Now, the animation is very to the point, and especially in the first season is more like a slideshow. Honestly, I wasn’t bothered by this at all. It seems to only increase the comedic timing of certain events. It was refreshing because while the animation was simplistic, the actual art and quality of the linework was good. In fact, there are lots of stances and facial expressions throughout Gokushufudou that are really funny, creepy or otherwise impressive.

The sound effects and background music were fine, but the opening in particular goes hard. Again, there is this contrast between a pretty hardcore musical style and lyrics that are all about doing housework. It’s great.

To summarize, Gokushufudou is a funny series consisting of many short chapters per episode. It keeps using the same premise over and over, and if you enjoy this premise it’s likely you’ll enjoy the entirety of the anime.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Aug 22, 2023

AKim714

Recommended

Going full throttle on the insatiably comedic Yakuza and househusband crossover, we as the audience are strangely captivated by all the nonsensical ways Tatsu "The Immortal Dragon" pushes the boundaries of everything surrounding housework, community affairs, and marital competence. This time, however, audiences are already privy to the arduous path Tatsu has taken to acquire his esteemed level of house husbandry, and they can find satisfaction in the transference of skills and knowledge into the new, crazy scenarios Tatsu involves himself in as a result of his inescapable Yakuza past. The feature of old and new faces alike also doesn't hurt, as it helps set ... up well-timed punchlines and stints of character development. "Gokushufudou" never fails to deliver its intention to entertain and amaze because the protagonist is something whose past, present, and future the viewer loves to see challenged and related to.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Apr 22, 2023

BlackBusterMAL

Mixed Feelings

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This second season is like the first one, with new plots and with the same characters but in different circumstances, the truth is the same and nothing is deepened in the characters even so, this anime is made in order to be so, each This episode is very fun and entertaining, to have a great time it is a good option, it sins of the bad points of the previous season but even so I think that this will already be the style of the anime.

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Esta segunda temporada es como la primera, con nuevas tramas y con los mismos personajes pero en distintas circunstancias, la ... verdad es lo mismo y no se profundiza nada en los personajes aún así, este anime está hecho con el fin de que así sea, cada episodio es muy divertido y entretenido, para pasar un gran rato es buena opción, peca de los puntos malos de la anterior temporada pero aún así creo que ese ya será el estilo del anime.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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