Buddy Daddies
Buddy Daddies
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Buddy Daddies

"A parenting diary of assassin buddies?!"

7.9
Yr 2023
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy Action & Adventure Crime
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Series Brief

Overview

Two assassins who never miss their mark must juggle fatherhood with their demanding job when they suddenly find themselves raising a four-year-old girl.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 85 /100

Buddy Daddies is widely praised for its ability to balance intense, gritty action with heartwarming, wholesome family dynamics. Critics frequently highlight the series' adept tonal shifts, noting that the contrast between the protagonists' dangerous assassin lifestyles and the everyday tasks of raising a child feels natural rather than forced.

While some reviewers noted minor pacing issues, such as a mid-season recap episode that proved disruptive, the consensus is that the show is a standout of the Winter 2023 season. Its execution of the "found family" trope and the depth of its character-driven storytelling were particularly lauded by reviewers as the series' greatest strengths.

“Buddy Daddies has the best-found family in anime.”

“A standout show for those who enjoy a mix of humor, action, and heartfelt moments.”

“Excellent execution (pun intended) all around.”

“The dark plot segments are equally as intriguing as its wholesome content.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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US • UK • CA
Why fans love it

This 2023 action-comedy anime blends the dangerous world of organized crime with the comforting chaos of unexpected parenthood. The story follows two professional assassins whose lethal routine gets upended when they suddenly end up raising a four-year-old girl. What starts as a high-stakes espionage setup rapidly evolves into an affectionate narrative about adoption, bromance, and an accidental found family.

The primary appeal lies in the sharp contrast between heavy mafia violence and genuinely sweet, everyday moments. Between gunfights and secret missions, the central duo must master the domestic reality of parenting. Featuring voice work from Toshiyuki Toyonaga, the series balances fast-paced crime thrills with a warm buddy dynamic that makes the domestic side of the show just as engaging as the action.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 39
Regulars 6
Longest run 9 eps
Toshiyuki Toyonaga
Toshiyuki Toyonaga
as Kazuki Kurusu (voice)
Koki Uchiyama
Koki Uchiyama
as Rei Suwa (voice)
Hina Kino
Hina Kino
as Miri Unasaka (voice)
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Toshiyuki Morikawa
as Kyūtarō Kugi (voice)
Mitsuaki Madono
Mitsuaki Madono
as Ryo Ogino (voice)
Nanako Mori
Nanako Mori
as Misaki Unasaka (voice)
Haruka Terui
Haruka Terui
as Anna Hanyu (voice)
Shizuka Itoh
Shizuka Itoh
as Yuzuko Kurusu (voice)
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Ikumi Hasegawa as Karin Izumi (voice) Shinshu Fuji as Shigeki Suwa (voice) Hiroyuki Kinoshita as Satoru Kaji (voice) Ai Kakuma as Information desk attendant (voice) 1 episode Atsushi Ono as Drug kingpin (voice) 1 episode Chiko Mizumori as Dorothy (voice) 9 episodes Chitose Morinaga as Pumpy (voice) 2 episodes Hayato Kaneko as Yakuza (voice) 9 episodes Hibiku Yamamura as Kotori's Mama (voice) 2 episodes Hiroto Kazuki as Child counselor (voice) 1 episode Hiroya Egashira as Robber (voice) 4 episodes Kazuki Miyagi as Caroo (voice) 9 episodes Kazuya Ichijo as Jeweler (voice) 1 episode Kazuyuki Okitsu as Atsushi Hayami (voice) 1 episode Kotaro Shinohara as Thug (voice) 1 episode Mai Fuchigami as Taiga (voice) 4 episodes Mana Hirata as Wife (voice) 1 episode Manaka Iwami as Rei Suwa (young) (voice) 2 episodes Marie Oi as Newscaster (voice) 1 episode Masaaki Mizunaka as Yakuza leader (voice) 1 episode Momo Asakura as Hinata (voice) 5 episodes Naomi Kusumi as Daycare director (voice) 2 episodes Nozomi Furuki as Kindergartener (voice) 4 episodes Rena Maeda as Hinata's Mama (voice) 3 episodes Riho Sugiyama as Kindergartener (voice) 1 episode Saima Nakano as Carol (voice) 8 episodes Shogo Sakata as Policeman (voice) 1 episode Toshiki Iwasawa as Foreign mafia member (voice) 2 episodes Yoshiyuki Shimozuma as Part-timer (voice) 1 episode Yume Miyamoto as Kotori (voice) 5 episodes Yu-ri Yoshida as Ichigo (voice) 1 episode
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Keywords

adoption espionage organized crime mafia bromance buddy anime time skip guns found family comforting familiar
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Details

First Aired
January 07, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
99