Tsukiya

Japanese manga artist best known for creating The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting (Kumicho Musume to Sewagakari), which began online serialization and was adapted into a 2022 TV anime.

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  1. 1. The Yakuza's Guide To Babysitting Vol. 3

    As his days watching over his boss’s young daughter become routine, a former enforcer finds himself learning patience and gentleness through everyday challenges, from school-related responsibilities to small household mishaps. Comedic moments and quiet milestones deepen their bond, even as shadows of his violent past creep closer, forcing him to choose the kind of man he wants to be. With help from their eccentric circle, their improvised family grows stronger, balancing warmth and humor with the tension of what may be coming next.

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  2. 2. The Yakuza's Guide To Babysitting, Vol. 2

    A notorious enforcer continues his babysitting assignment for his boss’s quiet grade-school daughter, and everyday milestones—sports day, school projects, and visits to her hospitalized mother—pull them into awkward, heartwarming territory. He fumbles through gentler tasks while warding off minor underworld trouble, and their growing trust softens his rough edges as he learns to balance protection with tenderness, finding family in the unlikeliest place.

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  3. 3. The Yakuza's Guide To Babysitting, Vol. 1

    A notorious yakuza enforcer is abruptly assigned to babysit his boss’s timid grade-school daughter, swapping street brawls for school runs and snack time. While trying to restrain his violent impulses and navigate the basics of childcare, he discovers unexpected tenderness and purpose, and she gains confidence from his steadfast protection. This opening volume balances comedy and warmth with underworld stakes, charting their growing bond and the clash between criminal life and an unanticipated, heartwarming guardianship.

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