The anime I was looking forward to the most this season based purely on the premise was weirdly disappointing. The one I had little enthusiasm for ended up surprising me in a good way.
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The Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting
Author & Artist TsukiyaReleased Febuary 2021 (Digital) and July 2021 (Print) by Kaiten BooksTranslation: Jenny McKeanEditor(s): David MustoGenre: Comedy, Drama
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The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting is an endearing slice-of-life anime following the adventures of a man named Kirishima as he babysits his boss's daughter.
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[Review] The Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting
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