“Overprotective father Chisato, 35 but looks 20, battles son's friends while idolizing mystery author Saki Shunka.”
Kirepapa.
キレパパ。
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Synopsis
Overprotective father Chisato, 35 but looks 20, battles son's friends while idolizing mystery author Saki Shunka.
Chisato Takatsukasa, a 35-year-old author, has such a youthful appearance that anyone would think him to be in his early twenties. His work is inspired by his idol—the best-selling mystery author Saki Shunka, who is as much of an enigma herself as the plots of the books she writes. Chisato is also the extremely overprotective father of 15-year old Riju, convinced that the "friends" his son constantly brings over are nothing but predators waiting for the perfect opportunity to defile his precious boy. As a result, Chisato will stop at nothing to ensure they never come over again, resorting to the most extreme of methods. There is not a man he hates more, however, than Riju's rather persistent best friend Shunsuke Sakaki, who just won't go away regardless of what Chisato tries to do. But the motivations of these characters lie as secrets bubbling just below the surface. Why is Chisato so wary of Riju's friends, and what exactly does Shunsuke know about the mysterious author his friend's father idolizes?
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What 16 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.41 · split reception
5.1 pts
Recommenders 7.8 · others 2.8
↓ 0.75
Running avg · Apr 2008 → Mar 2026
- 7 “The cute story efficiently covers what a full TV series would without filler, showing real growth in just two episodes while focusing on everyday couple struggles. The sexual content is a bit...”
- 10 “I am truly fond of this OVA and believe it is a must-watch for any yaoi fan due to its sweet, heartfelt sentiments. However, the short length and rapid-fire plot twists make the story feel cramped,...”
- 7 “The artwork is solid and the character dynamics shine despite the overplayed over-protective father premise. The comedic aspects and clever puns in the dialogue add enjoyable layers to the...”
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- Format 2 × 29′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 58m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2008 – Nov 2008
- Source Ova media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-2981 catalog