Baby Assassins Franchise – Friendship, Mayhem, and the Future of Japan’s Funniest Hitwomen

The Future of the Baby Assassins Franchise

In an interview with Eastern Kicks, Sakamoto explained he never intended the films to be just slick assassin stories. Instead, he envisions Mahiro and Chisato in slice-of-life situations: camping, cooking competitions, or even running a food truck. He compared the tone to Jon Favreau’s Chef—warm, grounded, and infused with absurd levity.

This vision suggests Baby Assassins is as much about friendship and generational anxieties as it is about bullets and brawls. Whether the next step is another film, more manga, or further television spin-offs, one thing is certain: this saga still has plenty of stories left to tell.

Episode Guide: Baby Assassins Everyday! (2024)

Arc 1: “Fūrinkazan” (風林火山)

• In Ten Years, Let’s Freeze a Corpse Here Again
  Mahiro and Chisato are tasked with disposing of a fellow guild member’s body, but complications arise, testing their partnership.
• You’ve Always Got to Be Ready to Take Responsibility
  Disguised as bar employees, they infiltrate a money-laundering operation, revealing the clash between their contrasting personalities.
• I Will Welcome This Buddy
  Mahiro clings to normalcy with a plush toy while the duo struggles to adapt to society under Miyahara’s project.
• The Truly Important Things in Life Cannot Be Summed Up in Some 140 Characters
  Living with Miyahara, the girls juggle teenage life and assassin duties, highlighting the absurdity of their double lives.
• What’s the Line Between Guidance and Harassment?
  The girls face ethical dilemmas and strained mentorship, raising questions about boundaries.
• Only Thing You Can Really Trust Is Cash
  A money-driven mission tests loyalty and resourcefulness, leaving consequences for their bond.

Arc 2: “Job Rotation” (ジョブローテーション)

• Things That Happen When You Go Back to Your Parents’ House After a Long Time
  Returning home brings unresolved issues and conflicting emotions.
• I Don’t Want to Learn or Grow
  The duo resists change, fearing the loss of their identity.
• Because All I Can Do Is Kill
  They wrestle with purpose and question their worth beyond killing.
• Just Killing Them Is Fine
  A mission forces them to weigh ethics against efficiency.
• Why Am I a Hitman?
  They seek answers about their pasts and motivations, strengthening their bond.
• Let’s Talk About the Future Together
  The series concludes with the assassins reflecting on their futures, opening the door to new beginnings.

Baby Assassins Everyday!
Episode One Teaser (Subtitled)

Author: Ed Sum

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