The Way of the Househusband
ONA2021–20232 seasons15 episodesOriginal: mangaKousuke Oono
After disappearing from the underworld, the legendary yakuza known as the "Immortal Dragon" resurfaces — as a fiercely devoted stay-at-home husband.
After Season 2, continue with Vol. 9
Season 1 · Part 1
- Anime ends at
- Ep 5
- Read next
- Vol. 3manga · English · VIZ Media
The first five episodes rearrange chapters and include bonus segments.
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 3
VIZ MediaEnglishPaperback
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Where it stops:
Season 1 · Part 2
- Anime ends at
- Ep 10Original: Vol. 6
- Read next
- Vol. 6manga · English · VIZ MediaOpens with story the anime already covered
The first season leaves out manga chapters 28 and 47–48.
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 6
VIZ MediaEnglishPaperback
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Where it stops:
Season 2
- Anime ends at
- Ep 5Original: Vol. 9
- Read next
- Vol. 9manga · English · VIZ MediaOpens with story the anime already covered
The anime rearranges the manga and leaves some chapters unadapted.
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 9
VIZ MediaEnglishPaperback
All 7 books from Vol. 9 to Vol. 15 · Vol. 16 due Nov 2026
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- Vol. 16Due Nov 2026Pre-order on Amazon
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Where it stops:
Original · Manga
The Way of the Househusband
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Kousuke Oono新潮社Ongoing17 volumes so far
- Japanese新潮社17 volumes so farsince Aug 2018
- EnglishVIZ Media15 volumes so farsince Sep 2019
- FrenchKana16 volumes so farsince Jul 2019
- SpanishEditorial Ivrea España16 volumes so farsince Feb 2020
All volumes
Before you read
Suggested reading (English · VIZ Media): Season 1 · Part 1 ends at Ep 5. Continue with Vol. 3. Reading notes: The first five episodes rearrange chapters and include bonus segments.
Suggested reading (English · VIZ Media): Season 1 · Part 2 ends at Ep 10. Continue with Vol. 6. Reading notes: The first season leaves out manga chapters 28 and 47–48.
Suggested reading (English · VIZ Media): Season 2 ends at Ep 5. Continue with Vol. 9. Reading notes: The anime rearranges the manga and leaves some chapters unadapted.
The original manga is still ongoing; Vol. 17 is the latest as of October 2026.
新潮社: The Japanese edition is at Vol. 17.
Kana: The French edition is at Vol. 16.
Editorial Ivrea España: The Spanish edition is at Vol. 16.
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