Buddy Daddies

Good

Buddy Daddies is a silly yet heartfelt one-shot about assassins raising a toddler: honestly, what’s not to like? I threw this on as a whim one night and watched the dubbed version, but I wasn't expecting to binge it in just a few days. I got swept up in the story and characters much faster than I anticipated. Coming so soon after I was introduced to Spy x Family, I couldn’t help but laugh when people described this as "the gay version". Personally, I wouldn't call it that; I feel both stories are far more unique and stand on their own merits without needing the comparison. While the anime leads with high-energy humor, I was pleasantly surprised by its occasional depth. Change and growth are the central themes here, standing right alongside the "found family" trope. I’ll always fall for a good found-family story, and in this case, it felt like all the pieces fit together perfectly. Both fathers have compelling backstories that explain exactly who they were when they first partnered up, and the addition of a complicated family on Miri's side blends in perfectly. The art and animation are incredibly polished and adorable, but what I appreciated most were the small details, particularly with Rei. As a stoic character who is "learning how to person" as the season progresses, his development is told through tiny shifts in his expressions. I also enjoyed how the voice actor handled the progression, as well. Just as the character development felt organic, the overall pacing was great for most of the run. However, toward the end, it did start to feel a bit rushed. I'm not sure at what point they decided to include the time skip, but it almost felt as if that future-planning forced them to hurry through a few emotional beats leading up to that scene. While I enjoyed the skip and felt it was a great addition to their journey, it did feel a little "tagged on" late in the game. Overall, the story felt complete and satisfying, but given the flexibility of the premise, I think it’s the type of show that could have easily kept going with more "side quest" episodes. While we weren't necessarily robbed of the assassin aspect (it was definitely present), I almost wish we had seen a bit more of that high-stakes world integrated into their daily routine. It’s one of those series that leaves you saying "more, please!" and constantly imagining all the different ways they could have expanded on their chaotic lives.

It was genuinely satisfying and as a slice of life show, it exactly lived up to my expectations. The visuals, the storyline, the character development and the soundtrack everything comes together in the most satisfying way imaginable, although if there is one thing I feel it lacks, it's that the soundtrack could have been a bit more noticeable and prominent. Even so everyone should watch it at least once. Overall 9/10 show in my opinion

Overall, a good series. If you like spyxfamily kinda chaotic, action type 'family' drama- you'll love this! The ending was soo heartwarming and you'll like the main MCs. It's funny, chaotic and full of lively vibes! Totally recommended 🙌