• Cover of The Way of the Househusband Volume 1 by Kousuke Oono featuring Tatsu wearing a dog-themed apron and sunglasses while standing in a grocery store.
  • Interior manga pages from The Way of the Househusband Volume 1 featuring Tatsu in a black-and-white slice-of-life scene with expressive artwork and dialogue panels.
  • Back cover of The Way of the Househusband Volume 1 featuring Tatsu standing beside a bicycle with groceries, along with the series synopsis and publisher information.
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1 — Kousuke Oono (Manga, Preowned)

The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1 — Kousuke Oono (Manga, Preowned)

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By Kousuke Oono • VIZ Media • Paperback

Former yakuza legend. Full-time househusband.

Once known as the Immortal Dragon, Tatsu was a feared figure in the yakuza. Now he has traded the criminal underworld for an entirely different set of high-stakes challenges: grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, bargain hunting, and keeping the household running.

The joke at the heart of The Way of the Househusband is wonderfully simple: Tatsu approaches domestic life with exactly the same intensity he once brought to organized crime.

Kousuke Oono turns everyday errands into hilariously serious missions, pairing deadpan humor and expressive artwork with a surprisingly wholesome slice-of-life story. This first volume is an easy entry point for manga readers who like comedy, memorable characters, and the occasional deeply intimidating trip to the supermarket.

Details

Format: Paperback manga
Publisher: VIZ Media
Creator: Kousuke Oono
Volume: 1
Edition: English-language edition
Interior: Black and white
Genre: Comedy / slice of life / manga

Condition

Preowned — Like New. This copy appears unread or nearly so, with a clean cover and pages, sharp corners, a tight binding, and minimal to no visible wear.

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Why We Love It

The premise alone gets us:

What if a legendary yakuza applied all of his considerable skills to being an excellent househusband?

Meal prep becomes serious business. A good bargain demands strategy. Household chores require commitment.

And beneath all the wonderfully dramatic comedy is something rather sweet: Tatsu takes care of his home and the people in his life with his whole heart.

Fear the Immortal Dragon.

Especially when there's a sale at the market.

Preowned Copy

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