Buddy Daddies
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Episodes (12)
- 1EP 1
Assassins Kazuki and Rei care for Miri after a botched Christmas Eve hit ruins their cover
Jan 7, 2023Professional killers Kazuki and Rei are interrupted mid-mission to care for Miri. Flashbacks reveal their life on Christmas Eve, where Kazuki supports his estranged pregnant lover financially while Rei assists in an assassination. Their target is a human trafficker hosting a hotel party. Kazuki infiltrates the event with Rei hidden in a cake trolley. However, Miri arrives alone, seeking her unknown father, and enters the elevator with the assassins. Her presence compromises the operation, leading to her hostage situation by the target. Kazuki claims paternity to save her, allowing Rei to eliminate the threat. Back at their apartment, photos in Miri’s bag reveal the dead man was her biological father.
- 2EP 2
Assassins leave baby Miri with Kyutaro while hunting her mother and failing a drug kingpin mission
Jan 14, 2023After killing Miri’s father, the assassins leave the infant with Kyutaro to research her mother’s identity without revealing her existence. Kyutaro, already frustrated by their poor performance, receives a visit from rival assassin Ogino. The pair return to find Miri has destroyed their apartment and must take her on their next assignment to kill a drug kingpin. Kazuki’s infiltration fails when Miri exposes him, forcing Rei to rescue them and flee without eliminating the target. Kyutaro dismisses them from the mission but reveals he has found a likely candidate for Miri’s mother, offering relief to the duo. Meanwhile, Ogino successfully assassinates the kingpin and his guards, completing the objective the others failed to achieve.
- 3EP 3
Kazuki and Rei confront Miri's troubled mother and decide to become her fathers.
Jan 21, 2023Rei doubts Kazuki’s desire to keep Miri, noting assassins make poor parents. After apologizing, Kazuki obtains the address of Miri’s mother from an angry Kyutaro. Rei, traumatized by his own harsh upbringing, avoids Miri initially. At the location, Kazuki finds a cheap bar where Miri’s mother works as a singer and prostitute with an abusive boyfriend. While Rei watches Miri in a park, he relives memories of his father training him to kill and loses sight of her. Miri’s mother, broken by her life, resents Miri’s birth and refuses responsibility, disgustingly rejecting her child. Rei encounters two policemen attempting to take Miri as a lost child. He considers abandoning her but chooses to be better than his father, retrieving her and claiming to be her Papa. Kazuki and Rei then take Miri home with them as her fathers.
- 4EP 4
Kazuki and Rei forge documents to enroll Miri in day-care while navigating social challenges
Jan 28, 2023Miri stops Kazuki and Rei from working, prompting them to enroll her in day-care. They lack employment and tax records as assassins, so Kazuki forges documents overnight. After securing permission, they interview for a nearby facility. Miri reveals criminal details, but the pair pose as wealthy parents in expensive clothes to impress other mothers. Miri is isolated because her attire frightens other children. Kazuki and Rei request another mission from Kyutaro. After a week, Kazuki learns from manager Anna that Miri is depressed due to standing out. They buy normal clothing, allowing Miri to make friends. Finally, Kazuki and Rei redecorate a spare room as Miri’s bedroom to complete their efforts.
- 5EP 5
Kazuki and Rei handle intelligence missions while babysitting Miri during a flu outbreak.
Feb 4, 2023With funds depleted, Kazuki and Rei seek employment from Kyutaro, who assigns them intelligence gathering tasks instead of assassination duties. A flu outbreak forces the day-care to close, leaving Miri in their care while she completes a school project on her parents' professions. To maintain their cover, they lie about their jobs and attempt to work while she sleeps. Rei falls asleep and sneaks out to follow Kazuki, arriving at Kyutaro's bar where he claims to be babysitting for extra income. Suspicious, Kyutaro offers to watch Miri so they can finish their work. Fearing she might reveal the truth, they hurry to complete the mission. Kyutaro tells Miri that Kazuki is a comedian and Rei an oil baron. He eventually realizes they are raising her but remains indifferent as long as their work quality is unaffected. Miri presents her report to her class, causing a stir among the mothers who believe her fathers are secret oil billionaires.
- 6EP 6
Kazuki worries Miri’s behavior while handling a zoo incident with Taiga and a robber
Feb 11, 2023Kazuki fears his assassin background influences Miri after Anna reports she hit Taiga. Miri blames Taiga and argues with Kazuki, then asks Rei to take her to day-care. Guilty, Kazuki forgets her lunch and rushes to the zoo trip to deliver it. Taiga sneaks away and gets lost with Miri, while an armed robber hides in the zoo. Kazuki sees Miri caring for Taiga despite their conflict. Miri realizes she has no lunch, so Taiga shares his and apologizes for starting the fight. The robber steals Miri’s lunch and threatens her with a gun. Disguised as mascots, Kazuki and Rei capture the criminal. Miri and Taiga return safely to Anna. Kazuki accepts Miri is developing normally but refuses to let Taiga date her. Miri forgives Kazuki at home, and they share the missing lunch. Meanwhile, Karin visits Kyutaro’s bar.
- 7EP 7
Kazuki confronts his past trauma while caring for Miri and Rei during a rainy crisis.
Feb 18, 2023Miri is nearly struck by a vehicle, triggering Kazuki’s traumatic memories. He finds a photo of his wife, Yuzuko, and feels unworthy of happiness. Stress from caring for Miri and Rei leads him to abandon them. Rei takes Miri to day-care alone in the rain, only to find it closed. Kazuki hides at Kyutaro’s bar, where Karin, his sister-in-law, returns his money. She reveals Yuzuko and their unborn child died in a car explosion caused by Kazuki chasing an assassin. Miri develops a fever, prompting Rei to seek Kyutaro’s help. At Yuzuko’s grave, Karin shares her plans to study in France and urges Kazuki to accept happiness. He returns home to find Miri recovering and Rei exhausted, resuming his routine while displaying Yuzuko’s photo.
- 8EP 8
Rei faces his father's command to kill his former instructor while Kazuki and Miri plan a birthday surprise.
Feb 25, 2023Rei is summoned by his father, Boss, head of a major assassin organisation, who demands he cease his rebellious behavior and uphold the family legacy. Boss grants Rei more time but orders him to assassinate his former fighting instructor, who recently betrayed the group. Kazuki and Miri secretly prepare a party for Rei’s birthday in his absence. Rei discovers the instructor fell in love and attempted to leave, prompting Boss to murder his girlfriend. Despite this injustice, Rei engages the man in a lengthy battle. Although Rei attempts to spare him, the instructor forces Rei to kill him so he can reunite with his deceased girlfriend. Disgusted by Boss and himself, Rei questions his purpose as an assassin. Kazuki abruptly arrives to drag Rei home, revealing the party Miri prepared. Despite the trauma, Rei smiles. Meanwhile, Boss sends Kyutaro a demand for information on Kazuki and Miri.
- 9EP 9
Miri's Daycare Field Day Encouragement from Friends
Mar 11, 2023Miri participates in a field day event organized by her daycare center. During the activities, her friends and companions each offer their own unique forms of support and encouragement to help her succeed. The group works together to motivate her as she engages in the various challenges presented by the event. This gathering highlights the different ways the buddies show their care and enthusiasm for Miri's participation in the daycare's outdoor activities.
- 10EP 10
Kazuki and Rei Reevaluate Their Guardianship After a Daycare Encounter
Mar 18, 2023An unforeseen incident occurring at the daycare facility prompts Kazuki and Rei to engage in a serious discussion regarding their role as guardians for Miri. This unexpected encounter forces both individuals to critically examine the responsibilities and implications of their current arrangement with the child. The narrative focuses on their internal deliberations and the potential changes to their family dynamic as they weigh the future of their guardianship. The source material indicates that this specific event serves as a catalyst for rethinking their commitment and the well-being of Miri within their care.
- 11EP 11
Kazuki and Rei face a new challenge while adjusting to life without Miri
Mar 25, 2023Kazuki and Rei are currently navigating the difficulties of adjusting to their daily lives in the absence of Miri. During this period of transition, the pair encounters a fresh and unexpected challenge that tests their resilience. The narrative focuses on their efforts to cope with the changes brought by Miri's departure while simultaneously dealing with this new obstacle. The story highlights their personal growth and the dynamics of their relationship as they strive to move forward together amidst these significant shifts in their environment and circumstances.
- 12EP 12
Kazuki and Rei seek refuge at Suwa mansion to escape assassins
Apr 1, 2023Driven by a fresh resolve, Kazuki and Rei travel to the Suwa mansion. Their objective is to permanently evade the assassin organization that has been pursuing them. This move represents a strategic attempt to secure safety and distance themselves from the immediate threats posed by their pursuers. The journey to the Suwa residence marks a significant step in their efforts to leave the dangerous situation behind and find a secure location away from the ongoing conflict.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Buddy Daddies have?
- Buddy Daddies has 12 episodes.
- When did Buddy Daddies come out?
- Buddy Daddies came out in 2023.
- Which studio made Buddy Daddies?
- Buddy Daddies was produced by P.A.WORKS.
- Who directed Buddy Daddies?
- Buddy Daddies was directed by Yoshiyuki Asai.
- Is Buddy Daddies finished?
- Current status of Buddy Daddies: Finished.