Best Domestic Comedy
The moments Keisuke Niijima shared with his wife, Takae, were the happiest in his life. After their first meeting as coworkers, the bond between them gradually became stronger. They eventually married and were blessed with a daughter named Mai soon after. However, following Takae's death, time seems...
Kazunari Usa is a high school freshman who will start living alone due to his parents now working in a different area. Excited for his new independent life, he hopes to go about his teenage days without the worry of dealing with any strange people, but as he soon discovers, his new boarding house Ka...
American Housewife is a contemporary comedy television program centered around a middle-class American family’s everyday life in suburbia. The show explores themes of domesticity and family relationships with an LGBTQ+ storyline woven into its narrative. It's designed for viewers who enjoy feel-good...
Once a terrifying yakuza, "Immortal Dragon" Tatsu now continues to conquer the challenges of mundane life. While his beloved wife Miku works, Tatsu equips his trusted apron, takes care of their finances, hunts down the biggest store sales, and learns the way of a true househusband with the help of t...
Nights with a Cat is a short anime series following Fuuta-kun as he adjusts to living with Kyuruga, a gray cat brought in by his sister Pii-chan. The show explores the humorous and heartwarming interactions between the young man and his unexpectedly mischievous pet. It’s notable for its gentle slice...
With a wicked scar on his face, a terrifying gaze, and an apron adorned with a teddy bear, ex-yakuza member Tatsu proudly assumes the role of a full-time househusband. Already familiar with the regular challenges of grocery shopping, Tatsu now takes it to the next level by joining a women's organiza...
Who would have ever thought that the most feared gangster of his time now spends his days as a modest househusband? Seemingly giving up the way of the yakuza, the legendary "Immortal Dragon" Tatsu, best known for his prolific skirmishes against rival gangs, has abruptly vanished. Unbeknownst to most...
My Family is a Japanese anime series depicting the chaotic daily lives of a suburban family. The show’s appeal lies in its relatable portrayal of domestic misadventures and comedic interactions between parents Yuzuhiko and Mikan, along with their children. It offers lighthearted entertainment for vi...
Kate & Allie was a CBS sitcom broadcast from 1984 to 1989. It centered on the lives of two recently divorced women, Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin, who chose to cohabitate with their children. The series was developed by Sherry Coben and featured the pair navigating shared parenting responsibilit...
Shouzou Saitou and his wife, Ine, have been married for nearly sixty years. Though they have not become wealthy or been able to go on a honeymoon in all that time, their love has remained steadfast. The couple spend their days peacefully tending to an orchard of apple trees and receiving visits from...
The Maine Coon is one of the largest domesticated cat breeds, standing out among other cats for its impressive size and intelligence. But regular salarywoman Saku Fukuzawa has a hard time explaining why her rescued black cat now towers over her. Yukichi is no run-of-the-mill cat; he is a masterful f...
Shin Atashin’chi is a Japanese television anime series from the 1980s. It follows the everyday lives of the Yamada family—a housewife, her husband, and their children Yuusuke and Mikan. The show's notable charm stems from its uniquely chaotic and humorous depiction of domestic life, offering gentle...
A 1909 Austrian operetta by Leo Fall, notable for its comedic plot and highly successful premiere at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna.
Why this score?
Popular Fall comedy in its day, respected as craft entertainment but limited survival and modest current reputation.
Scoring methodology
Kei and Mizuho navigate a complicated relationship as they contend with Mizuho’s overbearing family. The story explores themes of domestic life and adolescent romance within a science fiction setting. It is primarily aimed at viewers interested in slice-of-life anime focused on character interaction...
Daddy Day Care is a 2003 comedy film centered on two men, recently unemployed from their careers, who establish a home-based daycare facility. The narrative involves Eddie Murphy and other cast members operating the business alongside Regina King and Anjelica Huston. It was directed by Steve Carr, f...
Tsuyoshi Ikawa lives at home with his popular and beautiful sisters. Despite their qualities, his sisters and his mother are horrible at household chores, including cooking, so all these duties are taken over by Tsuyoshi while his father is away due to being temporarily transferred to another city f...
