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Baby in Charge

Baby in Charge

2021•5m
AnimationComedy

In this workplace comedy, Takeda, a 47-year-old business executive, is suddenly transformed into an infant with an out-of-control body but a mind that is as sharp as ever. Instead of his favorite food and cocktails, he is forced to switch to meals of porridge and baby formula, with plenty of naps in between. Meanwhile, his subordinates have to cope with the unusual circumstances and learn more about the meaning of understanding and compassion along the way.

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Production

Tomovies

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 29, 2021

Last Aired

February 27, 2022

Networks

NHK G

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Baby's First Day
Air date: 2021-03-29
General Manager Takeda wakes up to find himself transformed into an 8-month-old baby. His subordinates hatch a plan to make things easier. But when they meet with clients, reactions are mixed.
E2
Baby's Big First Step
Air date: 2021-03-29
Takeda is determined to keep doing his job. But what will happen when the company president calls him in for a meeting? And who's the mysterious beauty who shows up to take Takeda home?
E3
Baby's Secret
Air date: 2021-03-29
After a poop-related disaster, the mysterious beauty is revealed to be Takeda's daughter, Miiko. That evening, we follow Takeda's staff to their homes, gaining insight into their private lives.
E4
An Encounter with the Baby
Air date: 2021-03-29
In the company's rooftop garden, Takeda finds a long-absent employee, Watanabe, slumped over on a bench. Watanabe then begins to share his pent-up feelings about his inability to enjoy his work.
E5
Apologies
Air date: 2021-03-29
Miiko announces her determination not to have kids, which leaves Takeda with mixed feelings. That evening, Takeda and his staff hang out and share their thoughts on marriage, children and loneliness.
E6
Seeking Advice
Air date: 2021-03-29
Tachibana, the sales manager, visits Takeda to express disapproval over Nishiura, who's raising a child with his male partner. But Tachibana is also troubled by a secret his own son has kept hidden.
E7
Tachibana's Baby Steps
Air date: 2021-03-29
Takeda's staff put him in a hand-me-down dress from Nishiura's daughter, but it's not a great look. Meanwhile, Tachibana has asked his staff to warn him whenever he makes an insensitive comment.
E8
Summer Party
Air date: 2021-03-29
Takeda is starting to despair that he might always be a baby, even as those around him age. At night, the company holds a party where Takeda sings a karaoke song about how tough it is to be a man.

Cast

Ken Yasuda

Ken Yasuda

Takeda (voice)

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