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At Home Dad [アットホーム・ダッド]

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Title:At Home Dad
アットホーム・ダッド
At-Home Dad
Telecast:2004-04-13 to 2004-06-29

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TV Station:Fuji TV
Duration:12 Episodes



Synopsis
Kazuyuki Yamamura works at a major advertising agency, and is the breadwinner of his family, which consists of himself, wife Miki, and daughter Rie. He purchases a house, and is proud of being at the pinnacle of his career.

Kazuyuki's neighbor, Yusuke Sugio, however, leads a completely different life. The breadwinner of his family is his wife Shoko, who runs her own company. Yusuke is a so-called "at-home dad," and because of this, Kazuyuki considers him miserable and helpless.

Suddenly one day, Kazuyuki is forced to quit his company. At the same time, his wife receives a call from her former employer saying he wants her to come back to work. Consequently, Kazuyuki has no other choice but to stay at home while Miki works. Kazuyuki reluctantly starts his new life as a household husband—the last thing he wanted to do.

Kazuyuki's new "career" starts out as a big failure, because he can't seem to do anything right. This consequently causes his pride as an elite businessman to go right down the drain. But thanks to his hard-working personality, he is determined to get the ball rolling—and soon after, finds himself enjoying life as an at-home dad. From this point on, Kazuyuki begins looking up to Yusuke as his mentor.
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Soundtrack and Theme Songs (2)
1. 朝焼けの旅路 [Jackson vibe]
2. 愛しても愛し足りない [Fayray]

Actor/Actress Cast (8)
Abe Hiroshi 阿部寛Abe Hiroshi
阿部寛

Yamamura Kazuyuki
山村和之
Miyasako Hiroyuki 宮迫博之Miyasako Hiroyuki
宮迫博之

Sugio Yusuke
杉尾優介
Shinohara Ryoko 篠原涼子Shinohara Ryoko
篠原涼子

Yamamura Miki
山村美紀
Nakajima Tomoko 中島知子Nakajima Tomoko
中島知子

Sugio Shoko
杉尾笙子
Nagai Masaru 永井大Nagai Masaru
永井大

Osawa Kenji
大沢健児
Takizawa Saori 滝沢沙織Takizawa Saori
滝沢沙織

Kuramoto Saeko
倉本冴子
Kawashima Naomi 川島なお美Kawashima Naomi
川島なお美

Iwasaki Marie
岩崎真理江
Nakamura Shigeyuki 中村繁之Nakamura Shigeyuki
中村繁之

Ueda Satoshi
上田聡
 

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Drama Reviews (2)
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1. abe hiroshi ga kaji, hahaha! [Rating: ?/10]
ive seen him in my little chef first. then this. it was a big transition to see him do housechores in is y-shatsu. but it was fun to watch. the music was great. actors and actresses were great. it will be interesting to see this continued actually. it woudlnt be that bad. fayrays music in this was awesome. very touching.
Reviewed by shozen on 11 November 2004
2. Abe Hiroshi as the FATHER!!! [Rating: 10/10]
This was a GREAT drama, Abe Hiroshi was such a great person to play this role, a clueless husband, learning how to be a perfect husband!!!
Nagai Masaru was also a good choice, another confused guy trying to hide a secret, but impress his girlfriend too...
One of Kawashima Naomi's perfect roles, sinister house-wife and a gossip queen bent on keeping things in order and her way...
This drama is great for the family, and the little kids were SO ADORABLE, especially the neighbor boy, SO CUTE!!! However, you wonder what the things he had to go through, would impact his life....aww Rie stands up for him, and their such bestfriends...
Reviewed by Kirari Ililah on 18 January 2005

Comments From Users (56)
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1. Comments by ct_subang [Rating: 7/10]
this is a nice family-drama...abt male-housewifes...funny too...the kids are so kawaii...
2. Comments by shozen [Rating: 9/10]
great show! nice to see such an unique idea come to life as a tv drama!
3. Comments by yume [Rating: 6/10]
I know it speaks true for the reality that is housewives who are trying to break into the business world again, but it really overstressed some stereotypical ideas; for example, the idea that woman instinctually are good at laundry etc, and the longer you do them, the more feminine you become. That was kind of annoying. But Abe Hiroshi is pretty cute in an apron, and I like the lady from Osero, so I let it slide, hahaha...
4. Comments by reli [Rating: 9/10]
Funny and well written. The little girl gives a solid performance.

* Not really a spoiler. You'll see it when it comes.* At the scenes when the kid had a fever, her face is red, skin sweaty, and breath shallow. Great directions and make-up.
5. Comments by ephesus [Rating: 9/10]
Funny as hell. A little gender bender going on.
6. Comments by yt [Rating: 8/10]
great comedy!
7. Comments by Kirari Ililah [Rating: 9/10]
Wonderful drama, the special was also very nice, but it still seems like it could open up to bigger things, like what becomes of the kids too...
Abe Hiroshi is perfect for this role, and teaches a life lesson that men are capable of doing house-work, and women should not be treated as if they belong within the confines of a house...
Also, the little kids in this drama, are SO CUTE!!!
8. Comments by maguro666 [Rating: 8/10]
pretty nice drama. warm and homy feel. it is nice to see she shift in role finally...
9. Comments by kinki_txr [Rating: 7/10]
nice.my mother watched this drama and enjoyed it a lot.
10. Comments by natzumi [Rating: 8/10]
A funny family drama about the man of the house loosing his job and taking on the roles of a housewife. Abe portrayed his role well and brings lots of laughter to the show. It's a really nice family drama.
11. Comments by ppx040481 [Rating: 10/10]
recommended!!good cast, plot ok..about housewives switching roles with husbands=househusbands....ABE HIROSHI SAIGO!!!
12. Comments by mochi [Rating: ?/10]
Funny, heartwarming, interesting take at reversal of fem/masculine roles in this society.
13. Comments by IniQx [Rating: 9/10]
very interesting storyline that tapped on the issue about the status of men & women in a family & society
14. Comments by Janicechen [Rating: 8/10]
A funny and heart warming show. Relaxing to watch if you wish to de-stress :>
15. Comments by tiesw [Rating: 7/10]
Family drama, quite monotonous at time. Great idea and inspirational though.
16. Comments by tInoltin [Rating: 9/10]
great drama! just wat we always expect from abe hiroshi..
great castings too... n vry funny..
17. Comments by xxhiroxx [Rating: 9/10]
Really good. Humor, family, romance, life in general, it's got everything!!
18. Comments by lovejdorama [Rating: ?/10]
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19. Comments by Kat-Tun [Rating: 10/10]
It was really funny...
20. Comments by Aunty Coco [Rating: 7/10]
Great cast & great acting skills... Rie reminds me of Nanami from Hotman... Actually the whole show reminds me of Hotman... But the story is just ok for me....
21. Comments by icpmat [Rating: 7/10]
It's interesting to see Abe Hiroshi as a house husband. This drama tackled some representative problems, and treated them with a comic twitch. It would have been more enjoyable if Kawashima wasn't in it. Her character was very similar to her roles in other dramas that i have seen: bossy, pretentious and made me want to punch her.
22. Comments by Miss Marty [Rating: 5/10]
Didn't like Abe-chan in this role. My friend thinks it's hillarious though.
23. Comments by Tsuyoshi's girl [Rating: 4/10]
A show with a nice theme song! But the story line is too draggy, quite boring!
24. Comments by estranged [Rating: 8/10]
You can't go wrong with a show that has Abe Hiroshi and Shinohara Ryoko.
25. Comments by xxSweetDreams_bby [Rating: 9/10]
I've only watched some episodes so far but I'm liking it alot :] I'd rate it high.
26. Comments by Kwiii [Rating: ?/10]
watching...
27. Comments by Signo [Rating: 7/10]
A laughing-loud-out dorama!
28. Comments by illuminati [Rating: 7/10]
still watching
29. Comments by michiru3 [Rating: 8/10]
Only up to ep.8. Abe Hiroshi's emotional range still needs work, but I liked the story. None of the actors got to an annoying point, which was good. The kids were so cute! I can understand the situation and it was nice how they're trying to work things out.
30. Comments by Wongo [Rating: 8/10]
Very new concept for a Jdrama..I think
31. Comments by atheon [Rating: 8/10]
April 2007: I enjoyed watching this drama with my mom. It showed us the difficulties of being at stay at home dad/mom in various prespectives. Some of the episodes were really touching, taught us the importance of a family. Learned some tips on dealing the houseworks as well.
32. Comments by Susan [Rating: 9/10]
Good, clean family fun! I've enjoyed Abe Hiroshi more in other dramas, but this is definitely one of his best. The relationship between Yamamura (Hiroshi) and Sugio (Miyasako) was the highlight of the series. They're such perfect foils to each other. What drew me in was the concept and how it was put into a great story. From episode one I couldn't help but be interested in Yamamura's trials and tribulations towards becoming an "At-Home Dad." Well worth the watch!
33. Comments by tabana [Rating: 7/10]
Predictable, but nice nonetheless. Great cast, but the story is a little weak.
34. Comments by Ezalor [Rating: 7/10]
Starting off hilarious, it gets more and more focused on the social aspect and the character development, what makes it less entertaining in the end. There should have been more episodes with Abe Hiroshi producing disasters at home.
35. Comments by liquidlzero [Rating: 8/10]
my first family drama...pretty good just wish there was a bit more romance to spice it up a bit..its okie more like a 7.8 though
36. Comments by nishishi [Rating: 6/10]
Overall a "OK" dorama.... but imo the "main" plot is quite boring.. "At Home Dad" just show the every day life of a father doing the house errands....
Because of that many episodes doesnt have any relation with each other whatsoever..... Maybe they could have worked a lil bit more on the plot.
As for the casting.... NaH... Abe Hiroshi is quite annoying as a father. I mean.... not that Abe~san is a bad actor... but hes just not fit for this character.
Nways.... there r many better "family doramas" than "At Home Dad" (beinh HOTMAN the number 1!!!!)
37. Comments by williu [Rating: 9/10]
A highly entertaining drama, with the great Abe Hiroshi in the lead role. And for once the child actors are good too, which is refreshing. The story feels original enough and the pacing is good. Nothing breathtaking, but good nonetheless!
38. Comments by akitsu [Rating: 6/10]
Very nice family drama.
39. Comments by oldasianguy [Rating: 10/10]
Loved this show...thought the casting was great...plot was great!!
gave it a 10....
40. Comments by expanzee [Rating: 7/10]
The drama is ok but the story line is so smooth u don't see the ending of each episode coming.
41. Comments by toshinn [Rating: 10/10]
Very Nice
42. Comments by pinkokoro [Rating: 8/10]
COMPLETE. Abe Hiroshi as always a good actor. The little kid in this drama did a good job. The whole story is also very interesting.
43. Comments by aiscess [Rating: 9/10]
A family drama about parents switching roles. Abe here was really a father-like figure. His neighbor was also funny especially when Abe keeps stressing at the beginning of the series that guys shouldn't be the one left at home doing the chores. The kids, Rie & Ryota were so cute.
44. Comments by ivy99 [Rating: 8/10]
fun family dorama, lots of touching moments, i highly recommend this one
45. Comments by JackClark [Rating: 10/10]
Very funny family comedy.
46. Comments by marspeach [Rating: 7/10]
Not too special of a show but a decent sitcom. Cute kids. Funny situations. Abe Hiroshi for some reason is so attractive to me.
47. Comments by jalen [Rating: 9/10]
supereb
48. Comments by Orenjideisu [Rating: 7/10]
First dropped it after watching the first episode. But then I continued watching and it kept me entertained somehow. I came to like the characters. Nothing special, but has its funny parts :).
49. Comments by DukeGonzalez [Rating: 9/10]
funny, as expected from abe hiroshi.
50. Comments by irwinner [Rating: 8/10]
Great comedy.
51. Comments by dreamer10231 [Rating: 9/10]
Wonderful drama...this is the drama that husbands and fathers should watch lol...abe hiroshi does it again...i hope i can watch the sp
52. Comments by venuskarura [Rating: 7/10]
Seen this 2years ago and have enjoyed most of the episodes but from what i remembered i think they could do much better with the storyline.
53. Comments by snow_san [Rating: 7/10]
Abe Hiroshi. Abe's daughter Rie when she watches him cook (ep. 2&7)... Chooo kawaiii! So cute! :p
An overall enjoyable drama that brings a smile. Nice cast. Rie & the neighbors boy were fun to watch. No spoiled/annoying kids goin on here. ;)
54. Comments by hibiscus920 [Rating: ?/10]
Watched the first few episodes. I liked it so so. Might finish it someday. ON HOLD.
55. Comments by bba1 [Rating: 9/10]
Fun watching Hiroshi in this role.
56. Comments by zoqh [Rating: 7/10]
Very good family show. (3)

Users who voted for this drama (6)
1. shozen
great show. interesting too see dads doing the kaji. abe hiroshi is cool too.
2. Kirari Ililah
I LOVE THIS DORAMA, it's hard to picture Abe Hiroshi as a house-husband but it's so FUNNY...seeing all his mistakes and efforts makes you feel sorry for him too...
3. kaori-san
4. Susan
5. Grungir
6. lowrykun
Abe Hiroshi is the man (Even in an apron)!