Don't Call Me Daddy

1972·Show
1Episode in1Season
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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

This is the story of a man's challenges of raising his niece by himself. Ukyo Yasutake is a single man working in an office. His older sister, who was like a mother to him, dies. He's left to raise his sister's only daughter Chiharu. This comedy-drama depicts with great human depth the journey these two characters take as they gradually develop a real parent/child relationship with the support of friends and the family at the rice shop where Ukyo boards.
Japanese Family DramaHeartwarming ComedySingle Parent StoryFound FamilyIntergenerational BondsSlice-of-LifeEmotional GrowthClassic TelevisionCharacter-Driven

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Sequels and Prequels

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How many seasons does Don't Call Me Daddy have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 1 episodes.

When did Don't Call Me Daddy air?

It ran from 1972 to 1972 and has ended.

What language is Don't Call Me Daddy in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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