My Home Hero
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My Home Hero

7.1
Yr 2023
Rt 24m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

An unassuming father becomes a target when he kills his daughter's abusive boyfriend — who happens to be the son of a cold-blooded crime boss.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 65 /100

Critical reception for My Home Hero is mixed, with the series drawing praise for its gripping narrative and suspenseful premise while facing criticism regarding its technical execution. Many viewers found the cat-and-mouse dynamic between the protagonist and the crime syndicate to be consistently captivating, offering high-stakes cliffhangers that kept audiences returning weekly. Supporters also noted that the live-action adaptation succeeds in streamlining complex plot points from the source material, providing a compelling look at a moral descent to protect one's family.

Conversely, some critics labeled the anime adaptation a disappointment, noting that the series failed to live up to its promising initial premise. While some found the experience to be 'so-bad-it's-good,' others pointed to lackluster animation and minor script inconsistencies as significant barriers to entry. Ultimately, the consensus is that while the core story provides an enjoyable suspense drama for fans of the genre, the overall production quality holds it back from greatness.

“The story of My Home Hero was captivating to watch every week, with many episodes giving fans glorious twists and thrilling cliffhangers.”

“It is still an enjoyable suspenseful anime, even if it may not be receiving any awards in the animation and sound departments.”

“The show had good initial appeal, but suffered from far more wasted potential as it progressed.”

“The live action is a strong adaptation that also cleans up the shortcomings of the original manga's first act.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

My Home Hero trades the typical grand scale of the criminal underworld for the claustrophobic dread of a suburban household. The narrative centers on a standard salaryman who finds himself navigating a lethal game of intellect against the yakuza. Because the protagonist lacks traditional combat skills, the tension relies on his ability to outthink his enemies while hiding a body and shielding his family from a relentless manhunt.

Junichi Suwabe anchors the series with a performance that emphasizes the weight of a desperate man protecting his child. As the mystery deepens, the show maintains a focus on the moral concessions required to preserve a quiet life. It is a calculated study of how far an ordinary person will reach into the darkness to keep their home life from collapsing under the pressure of organized crime.

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

yakuza gang based on manga criminal underworld protective father moral dilemma hidden body anime accidental killing manhunt intellectual game outsmart salaryman
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 02, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
62