Buddy Daddies

As the officially recognized "original anime" studio, P. A. Works has produced a few hit or miss series over the past few years, but if you watch even one of them, you'll quickly realize that this is the company's defining characteristic. And this season, in collaboration with series composer Yuuko Kakihara, scriptwriter Vio Shimokura of Nitroplus (of last winter's chaotic Tokyo 24th Ward), director Yoshiyuki Asai (of Jun Maeda's Key anime adaptations that went from bad to worse), and series writer Vio Shimokura, the "shameless copy" that is Buddy Daddies arrives to smash people's hearts in a way akin to Spy X Family.

The ways that Spy X Family and Buddy Daddies raise their families and raise kids are comparable. Nonetheless, the show's producers, Mitsuhito Tsuji and Toba Yosuke, ground its ideas in actual parenting experiences, emphasizing the notion of assassins rearing children. Using the knowledge of their personnel to comprehend the complex layers of parenting in the anime, they create a sense of humor with minute nuances.

The show Buddy Daddies centers on two same-sex assassins, Kazuki Kurusu and Rei Suwa, who are skilled in both execution and intelligence gathering. They are entrusted with looking for Miri Unasaka, a 4-year-old who lives on the streets without her parents. The assassins, who are portrayed as Yazuka's caregivers and gangster househusbands, are entrusted with looking after her because they think they are her biological fathers. A variety of "same same, but different" characters can be found throughout the program.

For many years, TV and movies have utilized the cliche of "unlikely parents raising a child together." In "Buddy Daddies," a pair of murderers who are not blood relatives are responsible for parenting a child. Despite their jobs, Kazuki and Rei, the characters, are embracing Miri since they have experienced past heartbreak. The narrative examines the difficulties the parents encounter in parenting a kid and the effects of their relationship with Miri on their own life.

Former pals Kazuki and Rei were both part of a family assassination group under Shigeki's leadership. Kazuki's concealed career caused his wife's death while she was pregnant. Shigeki's son Rei was in charge of finishing secret missions for Kazuki and his dad. Four-year-old Miri and her prostitute mother, Misaki, were the targets.

Buddy Daddies centers on two contract killers who have to juggle motherhood and their work. Their surprising occupations and difficulties with basic childcare are the main topics of the episode. The show is pleasant to watch because of its humorous and endearing aspects, including Miri's relationship with the Buddy Daddies. It might not, however, be as funny as it could be. In spite of this, viewers will find the show to be entertaining and novel because it is full of comedy, drama, and action.

Buddy Daddies is not a carbon replica or clone of the Spy X Family, even if there are enough similarities to refer to it as the "Dad" version of the spy series. It's not even close to the end of 2023, yet this program is among the greatest of the season. Above all, it's just a terrific anime to watch with kids, if you have any. It's charming, entertaining, and will make you feel like a parent whether you are or are not.

Works, P. A. I humbly welcome you into 2023 with a shotgun's bang, straight out of the gate. Watch Buddy Daddies; you won't be let down, guaranteed.

Watched on: 10 April 2025

I have no idea why I watched this so late. It's a family-comedy-drama with action and emotions. At first it feels like a fun action series but by the end it really gets to you. I didn't expect it and I'm sure many others won't either.

The story follows two assassins - Kazuki Kurusu and Rei Suwa - who live together and never miss their targets. But everything changes when a little girl named Miri enters their lives. From that point on the story shifts and becomes more about parenting, growth and relationships.

You'll see gunfights, blood and missions but also heartwarming scenes that show how these two cold assassins slowly turn into caring father figures. The animation is clean, music and sound effects are great and Miri's Hindi voice is so cute and lovable.

Most of the anime is light and fun but the last 2-3 episodes hit hard with emotional depth. I wasn't ready for that and honestly I was caught off guard.

This feels like a complete story and I don't think it'll get a second season. Still it's worth watching. You won't regret it.

Even if it may not "deserve" a perfect score technically I'm giving it a 10/10 - because of how it made me feel.

Not a Spy x Family copy.

It needs to be said so people can watch without expectations and make a fair judgment. MCs are not spies, just assassins/contract killers, I feel they could have done more to develop this part of the storyline, everything was rushed, that is why I couldn't give it higher than a 8 - which is such a shame, as this was a delightful anime. The kid at times was very annoying, I would have prefered to see more character development within the story. I thought they developed their personalities too quickly, this could have gone on longer with more thought given to it.

There is wholesomeness, lots of blood, and lots of comedic timing.

I'm picky and have only a very few animes that I can say that I really like. I didn't know what to expect when I was going into this anime, but Buddy Daddies is an anime that I'm glad I watched.

The plot is well defined and the characters are introduced in a way that you quickly find them interesting. Overall, this anime is wholesome and funny. I was sad when it ended and wanted so much more, but I was happy that it didn't stretch too far to where we have boring episodes in between like some shows have.

Despite all the positives this show has to offer, I do think the action was a bit lacking (hence the 8/10) and there was potential to expand on it if given a few additional episodes. Still though! I recommend anyone to give this show a chance. It is one that I will find myself watching again in the future.

I went into this anime not really expecting anything special. I'm a huge fan of the Spy Family, and although I expected it to be similar, I did not expect it to be nearly as enjoyable. However, I can comfortably say that my expectations were surpassed. The protagonist in the story (Miri) is an extraordinarily well designed character, and essentially the main factor of what makes this series so wholesome and enjoyable. You have Kazuki and Rei who have different backgrounds, different personalities, and different reasons for their work, but in the series, they prioritize trying to provide Miri with the best life they possibly can.

The comedy in this series is wholesome, the plot it's for the most part pretty solid, but I would say that the action is pretty lackluster. In Spy Family, I feel like each character has certain traits which are extremely defined, and are said to be the character's strengths and weaknesses. However, Kazuki nor Rei really have a variety of traits that stand out, and most of the focus is put on to Miri, and rightfully so. Although you may not get the same action, I feel that this is a show that you can get into and just truly have fun with. I'm hoping for a season 2, but given the ending of the series, I doubt it, but you never know.