Audience reviews
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Cimmanintoast
This anime is much more interesting than spyxfamily honestly and much more real. The reviews saying the child is annoying and unbearable are in my opinion blissfully unaware how totally realistic the character is. Children are naive and happy which makes them blessings but are terribly high maintenance and clingy. Sometimes they don’t understand why things have to be the way they are and buddy daddies craftily navigates some serious topics for real life people to relate to. No one is gonna relate to assassin parents but we can always have a laugh when they have trouble with a hyperactive adorably annoying toddler and a cry when the ideal “family” is not always what everyone else has but family you make yourself through hard work and struggles. I so enjoyed this short journey and related so…
Read at the sourceLiam_Thidder
Spy X Family if it was good.
This anime is adorable, putting two unlikely candidates into the role of fathers and having them step up to the job. It has incredible emotional value, a tense, eventful plot, and a wholesome ending.
The dichotomy between the two MCs, and how that applies to how they work and how they raise their newly adopted child is very fascinating, fun and entertaining. Miri herself is a very cute character and the show really sells you on her just being a good kid who deserves loving parents, just as all children do.
So seeing them step up to the job in their own unorthodox ways trying to learn just how to raise a kid is great to watch.
It hits all the marks it can. Give it a watch for sure.
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Brief & Spoiler Free.
I watched this anime back in 2023 when it first came out, and Buddy daddies coming out around the high of Spy x Family definitely had me (and I'm sure a lot of other people) skeptical and prepared to see any repetitive plots or character tropes to eye roll at. But surprisingly, the anime was really good and introduces characters with unique personalities, backstories, character dynamics and an overall plot that deals with completely different themes than its popular counterpart.
If anything, this anime really just made me realize how much I actually enjoy the whole "Killer parents and found families" trope, with how wholesome the character interactions are between Kazuki, Rei and Miri, and how they gradually begin to care for one another as the show goes on.
My onl…
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This anime had several moments that made my heart ache, especially when they both sat and watch the kid simply being a kid and realized some deeper stuff about parenting or just having someone in your life. Those scenes were particularly moving. I was hoping for more focus on Rei and his father in that one episode—I really wanted to learn more about his past. Overall, it's a great show with a satisfying ending. Being a parent myself made me laugh so hard at some point and it has good life lessons for young adults imo. I'd say you should give this anime a try.
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As a "rival" to Spy x Family, Bubby Daddies has much in common. However, I'd like to say that even though I really like Spy x Family, I'd much prefer rewatching this over that latter. The humor is balanced and doesn't seemed forced and isn't over the top as it is in Spy x Family. The main characters Kazuki, Rei and even Miri are very likable and are more than just their generic tropes. Miri especially, as she is one, if not the best portrayal of a child I've seen in anime. She's very realistic, with interests, how curious she is and how she acts with other characters. I especially like what Kazuki and Rei go through to provide for her and the struggles of learning to parent a child. They don't just "get the hang of it" day one and that is as realistic as it can get with real life.
Animati…
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Unlike "Spy x Family", "Buddy Daddies" is a one season anime, so the story is shorter. In Spy x Family the story is slow and no character evolves, unlike Buddy Daddies which shows us the evolution of each character during the anime. (especially in episodes 7, 8 and 12.) The story, the characters and especially the ending of this anime are fabulous!
Animation- 7/10 (the animation is ok)
Art Style- 8/10 (the style of the anime is like "Link Click")
Story- 9/10 (the story is like "Spy x Family" but its still original)
Characters- 9/10 (Rei is a really good character)
OP- 8/10
ED-8/10
End- 10/10 (perfect end) This is my first review.
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Nothing more than a shallow, poorly executed trope. It had the potential to explore deeper themes while still maintaining a light-hearted mood like Spy x Family successfully achieved, but the lazy writing opted to resolve conflicts at the snap of a finger and brush the characters' grief under the rug.
Miri is adorable, but that is my biggest gripe with this anime. There is something off-putting about a child character that is written to be always bright and cheerful, even though she had gone through multiple traumatic events in her life. Real children, even those with a normal childhood, show some degree of problematic behaviors, and that doesn't make them less worthy of love.
Might as well forget about the whole assassin thing because the actions and missions are entirely unconvincing.…
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I was soooo sad when I saw that this anime is only for one season! It's one of those animes that you watch and leave with a warm heart and a sugary mouth, the two daddies are so cute even though they're not a gay couple, still, the story is very interesting, it has its degree of emotion and plots, because at the beginning of the anime you're like: "Omg how cute!!!" In the end, you're crying hahah but anyway, Buddy Daddies is one of the best anime about family and don't even tell me that it's a copy of Spy x Family because they are COMPLETELY different, the only thing in common is having a little girl as the protagonist. If you're having a bad day, watch this anime, I'm sure seeing Papa Rei and Kazuki taking care of little Miri and her saying she loves them will make you happy again.…
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I think this show was consistently great, and original animes always have that surprise factor to them. Buddy Daddies was just a very warm, sweet, tense and somewhat emotionally conflicting story. I can't say I'm surprised because I expect a lot from PA. Works, and they always make some unique animes that don't always take the generic route. Akiba Maid War last season is a great example. If you want a comparison with Spy x Family - while they share similarities in their synopsis, I think they have different overall themes, and vibes to them. This show is going for a more heart-warming vibe, while being a somewhat tense story as well.
I actually really loved Buddy Daddies. All the characters are very likeable and both the main characters have a great character arc to them. The show also al…
Read at the sourceKanthorFehga
Dont Expect Too Much
This is a really boring anime if you set your expectations high
This anime should be treated as a slice of life/time killer I found it boring because I expected more and I should have treat it like a slice of life.
You might be because I was confused with one of those anime where the entire beggining is just a slice of life comedy but hits you like a truck in the end to make you cry, which is not.
Before you start watching this anime and expect a very intricate plot and drama, do not, which is my mistake. Treat this as just a normal slice of life anime to enjoy it better than I did.
Read at the sourceVinyl_Senpai
This show is extremely entertaining. I know a lot of people hate on this show for riding on the same coat tails as Spy x Family, but you should definitely not judge this show for that sole reason. This show is extremely well paced, and it has great dub, and sub. The visuals are nothing short of perfect, the comedy is extremely effective, and over all I had a lot of fun laughing my way through the show. Also when the action kicks in it does not hold back which I commend. The only detraction from the show is the lack of action when the child comes into the picture, I wish the two main characters professional life didn't take as much of a backseat as it did, but this was needed in order to bond the three main characters closer together.
Love this show, definitely check it out!
Read at the sourcecablaz
This show is like if Spy x Family cut out everything interesting in the plot.
The fact that this show got tagged as 'Action' is equivalent to if Death Note got tagged 'Slice of Life' because Light talks to his family sometimes. This show is purely a slice of life anime with a complication that the two Dad's are assassins. The hook of the show was supposed to be the balancing act of cool action assassin and the facade of a happy family raising an unknowing daughter.
Instead it is a show about a whiny ass little kid that is unbearable and is constantly crying and tearing my eardrums apart with her little shrill ass voice and some of her daily life. The underground aspect of the family is so barely touched on its unfathomable how this show got rated so highly. I don't understand what peopl…
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“Wholesome”, “spoiler-free” (vague) review for those with short attention span:
Buddy Daddies has great emotional beats and some good character dynamics. There are also a few things that it delivers quite well given its non-traditional family setting and its more grounded approach to child raising. However, the series also drastically fails to fully commit to its setup and often reverts to convenient plotlines for emotional impact. Restricted to only 12 episodes to show its full take on the recently popular crime-childcare genre, it still managed to somehow stick the landing but also ended with a lot of missed potential. Perhaps, it could be so much more if it has more episodes but given what we have, nothing really stood out in the end. It doesn't mean it is unworthy of being watched tho…
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In my opinion, Buddy Daddies defies expectations as the original anime of the season. Often compared to Spy X Family or generic BL tropes, it is some of but simultaneously none of that. Refreshingly, its take on the meaning of family, responsibility and love are taken seriously, despite its hilarious premise, and does not shy away from its dark themes. Buddy Daddies contains a perfect balance of heart-warming family scenes, incredibly attractive characters and graphic violence with fairly realistic consequences (aside from how and why Rei never gets turned into honeycomb). For those not comfortable with brightly coloured, well animated but bloody bloody fight scenes, that may not be for you. But for the young adult audience who doesn’t mind a few adult moments or aren’t triggered by LOTS o…
Read at the sourcePaul-A-Bear
When I was first recommended this anime by someone, I thought it weird at first. I mean you can't blame me with a name Buddy Daddies. However, it looked really cute and wholesome so I decided I want to try it out! What I got was something unexpected, a combination of both cute and butt-kicking action.
Lets get some reviews outta the way! Firstly the story of this anime was pretty well created and progressed well through the anime. I love how the anime just went straight into the action while slowly unfolding the truths and pasts of our beloved characters. I don't know how one can make such a profession seem like a decent way of life :o The characters themselves are unique and have their own characteristics. I absolutely love their personalities and the way they act.
I think that this an…
Read at the sourceAragane
"Buddy Daddies" is an original anime series that fails to deliver the action it promised but instead offers one of the most wholesome experiences that an anime can give. Not to say that the action is not well animated or such, as we are talking about studio P. A. Works here. Much like Jackie Chan's The Spy Next Door from 2010, the show isn't about the action, although anything that has him tends to have action choreography nonetheless. So, animation quality-wise, the studio did not fall short in that aspect.
The story follows two men, Rei and Kazuki, who use their respective abilities to do various tasks in the underworld of Japan. In fact, both are highly valued professionals. That is until a girl named Miri enters their life. The narrative is fascinating and well-written. It has a suff…
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Best anime about assassins and family. Liked it more than spy x family. The story is very interesting.
Love, Family, Action, Sadness, and many more were mixed together in a perfect ration to obtain this masterpiece.
I cried, laughed, tensed, and overall enjoyed it to the utmost.
Best animation as well, got to hand it to P.A. Works. I hope there is a season 2.
Readers of this review, I ENCOURAGE YOU TO TRY THIS ANIME! YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.
The story is very unique and exceptional.
The art style is amazing, it fits the story perfectly.
The character builds were pretty amazing.
Few unrealistic fights but of course.
I think everyone will enjoy it.
Read at the sourceSpRayquaza11
Finally, a child who acts like a child, not a moeblob who only exists to fan the meme engines and churn out popularity.
It may be a lesser-known fact (Due to everyone hating on my spy fam review since it was a negative one), but I really did not like Spyx family after the first 6 episodes, They did everything ideally, just like buddy daddies over here, by first introducing some badass and sabotage specialists, helping us get used to the action then dropping the Kid who is actually adorable, behaves like a kid, makes mistakes like one and is essentially the reason for changing her two daddies for the better. In spy family however, Even after going through two Cours we are effectively stuck in a forever loop, the main character's parents are the same as when they have introduced no developme…
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In a P.A. Works' board meeting:
Producers: Hey, did you know that there is this popular show called Spy X Family making waves recently? It's the story of a family of spies raising an orphan child. I bet we can make an imitation of that!
Mitsuhito Tsuji and Toba Yosuke: Not to worry, if that is your primary concern, we got you covered. For we have a story to tell of the same, but different!
P.A. Works has for almost its lifetime as the designated "original anime" studio, produced some hit-or-miss shows of the last few years, that watch any one of them, you'll know that it's unmistakably the studio's signature trait. And this season, together with director Yoshiyuki Asai (of Jun Maeda's Key anime adaptations that went from bad to worse), scriptwriter Vio Shimokura of Nitroplus (of last Wint…
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I know, the first thing anyone brings up when talking about Buddy Daddies is that it’s like Spy X Family, and while I get that sentiment, there are quite a few fundamental differences between the two. If you value more slice of life, over the top comedy, Spy X Family will be more of the anime for you. If you value more of a focus on child-rearing, Buddy Daddies may the anime for you. Buddy Daddies does have its share of plot development, which was a common complaint for Spy X Family, but I can’t say that the plot development was particularly ground-breaking or well done overall, but it did nail some of the emotional moments nicely.
To provide a gist of the story, four year old Miri Unasaka wanders through modern day Japan one day looking for her father, and ends up smack dab in the middle…
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