Buddy Daddies Episode 4 Apr 2026

The pair undergoes several interviews. One school is rejected for its overly traditional and judgmental atmosphere. They eventually find Aozora Daycare , where the staff, including teacher Anna Hanyu , is more welcoming and focused on Miri’s happiness.

Miri initially struggles to make friends because her dads dressed her in overly expensive, fashionable clothes that made her stand out. After a suggestion from Anna, Kazuki buys her simpler clothes and uses a soccer game to bridge the social gap between Miri and the other children. Buddy Daddies Episode 4

In this episode, protagonist assassins Kazuki Kurusu and Rei Suwa face a challenge more daunting than their professional hits: navigating the Japanese bureaucratic and social systems to enroll four-year-old Miri in daycare. The narrative shifts focus from the "found family" origins to the practical, often exhausting realities of raising a child while maintaining a secret, dangerous career. The pair undergoes several interviews

The episode is widely cited by critics for its progressive and realistic themes: Miri initially struggles to make friends because her

While not explicitly romantic, the show presents Rei and Kazuki as a functional same-sex parenting unit. The daycare interviews highlight their status as "two papas," and the positive reception by the Aozora staff has been described by CBR as a "beacon of hope" for LGBTQ+ representation in Japan.

Watch these reactions and reviews to see how the episode's themes of parenting and identity resonated with the audience:

The episode concludes with a post-credits scene showing Miri getting her own room, symbolically and physically cementing her place within the household. Thematic Analysis