The Boss's Daughter and Her Caretaker: A moving anime experience with engaging characters and a deep storyline

"The Boss's Daughter and Her Caretaker": A heartwarming comedy about the underworld that depicts a new normal

Broadcast as a TV anime series in the summer of 2022, "The Boss's Daughter and Her Caretaker" captivated many viewers as a heartwarming comedy set in the underworld. The original is a manga of the same name by Tsukiya, serialized in Micro Magazine's Comic ELMO. The story begins with Toru Kirishima, the young boss of the Sakuragi group, who solves problems with violence, suddenly being appointed caretaker for the boss's only daughter, Yaehana. Below, we will introduce the appeal and detailed information of this work, as well as its evaluation and recommendations.

Broadcast information

"The Boss's Daughter and the Caretaker" aired a total of 12 episodes from July 7 to September 22, 2022. The broadcasting stations are TOKYO MX and BS Nippon Television, and the broadcast schedule in each region is as follows.

• TOKYO MX: July 7, 2022 to September 22, 2022, every Thursday from 22:30 to 23:00
• RKB Mainichi Broadcasting: July 9, 2022 to September 24, 2022, every Saturday from 1:55 to 2:25
• BS Nippon Television: July 10, 2022 to September 25, 2022, every Sunday from 23:00 to 23:30
• Hokkaido Television: July 12, 2022 to September 27, 2022, every Tuesday from 1:55 to 2:25
• AT-X: July 12, 2022 to September 27, 2022, every Tuesday from 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• TV Shin-Hiroshima: July 13, 2022 to September 28, 2022, every Wednesday from 1:55 to 2:25
• Niigata TV 21: July 19, 2022 to November 9, 2022, every Tuesday from 1:45 to 2:15
• Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting: July 24, 2022 to December 1, 2022, every Sunday from 2:30 to 3:00

It was also streamed online, with a variety of viewing methods available, including simultaneous terrestrial broadcasting, unlimited viewing services, and pay-per-view services. Simultaneous terrestrial broadcasting is available on d Anime Store, while the unlimited viewing service is available on bilibili, Amazon Prime Video, dTV, FOD, Hulu, J:COM On Demand Mega Pack, milplus Unlimited Pack Prime, Netflix, Paravi, TELASA, U-NEXT, Animehodai, Smart Pass Premium, Hikari TV, Bandai Channel, ABEMA, GYAO!, and Niconico. Pay-per-view services are available on Amazon Video, DMM Video, GYAO! Store, HAPPY! Video, music.jp, Rakuten TV, Crank-in! Video, and Video Market.

Production information

The film is directed by Itsuro Kawasaki and animated by feel. and GAINA. It is produced by the Boss' Daughter and Caretaker Production Committee (bilibili, Micro Magazine, d Anime Store, Pony Canyon, Bushiroad Move, TOKYO MX, Microhouse). Copyright Ⓒ Tsukiya, Micro Magazine, Inc. / Boss' Daughter and Caretaker Production Committee.

The main staff includes series composer Keiichiro Ochi, character designer Hiromi Ogata, sub-character designer Kazue Mori, main animators Kuniaki Masuda, Motoaki Sato, Mizuki Furuya, and Shunsuke Masuda, costume designer Mizuki Furuya, art director Shunichiro Yoshihara, art setting Kaoru Aoki, art background designer Miho, color design Hiroshi Iwaida, director of photography Rieko Koike, editor Daisuke Hiraki, music composer Takuro Iga, music production by bilibili, music producer Makoto Nishibe, sound director Itsuro Kawasaki, sound production by Studio Mouse, animation producers Makoto Takigasaki and Keisuke Yoshida, producers Jianli Yang, Makoto Nishibe, Kimihito Sekido, Takushi Hara, Kotaro Nakamura, Mariko Okamoto, Yusuke Onuki, Fumitaka Kitazawa, and Akira Suga.

Story and Characters

The story of "The Boss's Daughter and the Caretaker" begins when Toru Kirishima, a junior boss of the Sakuragi-gumi, is appointed caretaker of the boss's only daughter, Yaeka. Kirishima is known as the "devil of the Sakuragi-gumi," and is a man who solves troublesome problems with violence. However, as he lives his new daily life as Yaeka's caretaker, his state of mind gradually begins to change.

The main characters are as follows.

• Toru Kirishima : The young boss of the Sakuragi-gumi. Nicknamed "The Devil of the Sakuragi-gumi." He tries to solve troublesome situations with violence, but after being appointed as Yaehana's caretaker, he begins a new life.
• Yaeka Sakuragi : The only daughter of the boss of the Sakuragi Group. She is timid and introverted, and has difficulty expressing her emotions. Kirishima is appointed as her caretaker.
• Kei Sugihara : The head of the Sakuragi-gumi. He is expressive and respects Kirishima.
• Sakuragi Kazuhiko : The boss of the Sakuragi Group and Yaeka's father. He is strict with himself and others, but is kind to Yaeka.
• Sakuragi Miyuki : Yaehana's mother.
• Kanami Kurosaki : Yaehana's aunt. She is the manager of the restaurant "Kurosaki". She is not afraid of her brother-in-law, the boss of the gang, or Kirishima, and treats everyone as an equal.
• Aoi Toichiro : Former underboss of Sakuragi. He is friendly, responsible, and caring, but he is also quite short-tempered.
• Hojo Rei : Kirishima's best friend since middle school. A gay tattoo artist who designed Kirishima's tattoos. Currently runs "TATOO".
• Masaya Hayami : A member of the Kakihara Group. A fighting maniac who would pick a fight whenever he saw Kirishima in middle school. He joined the Kakihara Group in search of Kirishima.
• Mashiro Yuuri : Wakagashira of the Momoyama Group. Kirishima's nemesis. A man of unknown origins who likes Kirishima's cold-heartedness.

cast

The cast of this work is filled with a luxurious cast of voice actors. Below are the voice actors of the main characters.

• Toru Kirishima: Yoshimasa Hosoya
• Sakuragi Yaeka: Misaki Watada
• Megumi Sugihara: Kaito Ishikawa
• Kazuhiko Sakuragi: Ryota Takeuchi
• Kanami Kurosaki: Misa Kobayashi
• Miyuki Sakuragi: Mai Nakahara
• Yuri Mashiro: Hiroshi Kamiya
• Aoi Toichiro: Tomoaki Maeno
• Sanae Aoi: Sachika Misawa
• Kouki Aoi: Rio Mukai
• Aoi Haruna: Kusumi Rin
• Masaya Hayami: Jun Fukuyama
• Shogo Takeuchi: Yu Kawada
• Hojo Zero: Wataru Hatano
• Daichi Kanehira: Soshiro Hori
• Ayumi Hanada: Ari Ozawa
• Sarah Wilson: Mai Kanno
• Leon Wilson: Junji Mashima
• Ohagi: Kusumi Rin
• Kento Yanagi: Chado Horii
• Yoji Kakihara: Kentaro Tone
• Ryoma Shinjo: Shinobu Matsumoto
• Gono: Masafumi Kobatake
• Akashi Kaede: Sayuri Yahagi
• Hidenari Momoyama: Mitsuaki Madono
• Tatsumoto: Hideo Ishikawa
• Inogawa: Kosuke Kobayashi
• Yano: Shinya Takahashi
• Takeyaki Sho: Takeyaki Sho

episode

The subtitles and broadcast dates for each episode are as follows:

• #1 The Boss’s Daughter and Her Caretaker (2022/07/07)
• #2 Kind Person (2022/07/14)
• #3 Visits and Reunions (2022/07/21)
• #4 Should I start streaming videos? (2022/07/28)
• #5 Kirishima's Goodnight (2022/08/04)
• #6 My First Friend (2022/08/11)
• #7 Best Target (2022/08/18)
• #8 It's been a while (2022/08/25)
• #9 Kirishima ◯◯ Project (2022/09/01)
• #10 Bad Person (2022/09/08)
• #11 Fireworks and Promises (2022/09/15)
• #12 The Young Lady's Caretaker (2022/09/22)

Theme songs and music

The opening and ending themes also add to the appeal of this work. The opening theme is "To the Heroes of the Future," written, composed, and arranged by ANCHOR and sung by Takeyaki Sho. The ending theme is "The Color of the Way Home," also written, composed, and arranged by ANCHOR and sung by Shibuya Haru.

Related Titles

A related work to this one is the Pictorial Drama "The Boss's Daughter and Her Caretaker," which delves even deeper into the world of the original work and is a must-see for fans.

Ratings and Recommendations

"The Boss's Daughter and Her Caretaker" has been highly praised as a heartwarming comedy set in the underworld. In particular, the relationship between Toru Kirishima and Yaeka Sakuragi, as well as the interactions with the surrounding characters, were carefully depicted, leaving a deep impression on viewers. The stellar voice cast and beautiful animation also add to the appeal of this work.

The recommended points are as follows:

• Character Growth : The changes in Kirishima Tohru and Yaeka are fascinating to watch. In particular, it is moving to see how Kirishima, who tries to solve problems through violence, changes his mindset through living with Yaeka.
• Comedy elements : Although the story is set in the underworld, there are many humorous scenes, allowing you to enjoy both laughs and emotions.
• Great voice acting : A great voice acting cast including Yoshimasa Hosoya and Misaki Watada bring the characters to life, especially Yoshimasa Hosoya's performance as Toru Kirishima is superb, portraying both cold-heartedness and kindness.
• Beautiful animation : The beautiful animation by feel. and GAINA brings the world of the story to life, and the attention to detail in the backgrounds and character designs has been particularly praised.
• Music : The opening theme "To the Heroes of the Future" and the ending theme "The Color of the Way Home" add to the atmosphere of the story. In particular, the lyrics, composition, and arrangement by ANCHOR match the worldview of the work perfectly.

"The Boss's Daughter and Her Caretaker" is a heartwarming comedy set in the underworld, and has become a beloved work by many viewers. With character development, comedic elements, a stellar cast of voice actors, beautiful animation, and music, everything is of a high standard, so we highly recommend you watch it at least once. This work, which depicts a new daily life in the underworld, is sure to touch your heart.