The anime adaptation of Usagi Drop airs in Japan, bringing the story to a wider audience.
The original manga series of Usagi Drop concludes its run.
Daikichi attends the funeral of his grandfather, his biological grandfather, to pay respects.
Daikichi meets his grandfather's illegitimate six-year-old daughter Rin and learns about her existence for the first time.
Daikichi decides to take responsibility and take Rin into his care instead of leaving her to relatives or orphanage.
Daikichi and Rin start their new life living together, adjusting to their new family situation.
Daikichi juggles his office job while looking after Rin and starting to learn about parenting.
Rin begins elementary school and starts making friends, a new chapter in her development.
The series gradually explores Daikichi's social circle as they learn about Rin and help with parenting.
Daikichi comes to understand his role and grows attachment to Rin as a father figure.
