Baby in Charge - Season 1

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Baby's First Day

1 - Baby's First Day

Air Date: March 29, 2021

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.

Baby's Big First Step

2 - Baby's Big First Step

Air Date: March 29, 2021

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?

Baby's Secret

3 - Baby's Secret

Air Date: March 29, 2021

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.

An Encounter with the Baby

4 - An Encounter with the Baby

Air Date: March 29, 2021

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.

Apologies

5 - Apologies

Air Date: March 29, 2021

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.

Seeking Advice

6 - Seeking Advice

Air Date: March 29, 2021

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.

Tachibana's Baby Steps

7 - Tachibana's Baby Steps

Air Date: March 29, 2021

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.

Summer Party

8 - Summer Party

Air Date: March 29, 2021

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.