Episode 300: The Yakuza's Guide To Babysitting

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Aaron and Jay discuss crying in the first three episodes of The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting.

Aaron and Jay open the episode by promoting the podcast and introducing themselves. They express surprise at how much they enjoyed The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting, noting only one weak episode. They provide a synopsis from Crunchyroll about Kirishima Toru, a violent Yakuza member who becomes the caretaker for Yaika, the boss's daughter. The hosts share facts about the anime, including its 2022 release, 12 episodes, studios Feel and Gaina, and music by Takuro Iga. They discuss the opening and ending themes, with the ending performed by a Japanese VTuber. The conversation shifts to emotional aspects, with Aaron mentioning crying in the first three episodes and praising character backstories like Aoi's family. They analyze the trans representation through the character Rei, appreciating the respectful portrayal without stereotypes. The hosts speculate on plot points, such as Yaika's mom's fate and Kirishima's parents' deaths, using visual clues from the anime. They critique Kirishima's quick adaptation to babysitting but enjoy scenes like the parent-teacher conference. Character designs are praised, including Sugihara's lip ring and Kirishima's tattoo. Cinematography highlights include a golden hour scene with baby Yaika. The hosts note voice actors like Christopher Sabat and Jamie Marchi, and discuss accessibility due to violence and drinking. They give the anime a high recommendation and tease episode 301 on Shuffle, comparing it to When They Cry. The episode concludes with acknowledgments of the 300th episode milestone and a scheduling mistake.

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A loose, affectionate anime review where Yakuza menace gives way to drawings, family oddities, and one tonal wobble.

Anime Cherry Bomb's review of The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting works best when it sits with the show's central contrast: a fearsome reputation softened by small, oddly tender domestic moments.

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Press play when a Yakuza household, a tucked-away keepsake, and one off-tone streamer episode sound like good company.

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