Kakushigoto

‘Kakushigoto’ means secrets. ‘Kakushi Gotou’ is the father’s name. ‘Kaku shigoto’ can be defined as a drawing job. So, the entire situation that Gotou put himself in, is meant to be an ironic pun. He’s hiding some secrets from his daughter, Hime to spare himself the embarrassment if she ever finds out. However, it seems that there is much more to his secrets other than being a vulgar mangaka.

All the silly, yet somewhat effective attempts he’s done to hide his secrets are the highlights of the show so far. He’s somewhat like an overly-cautious dad for a change, doing his best to raise his oblivious ... and cute daughter. His voice actor, Hiroshi has the ability to switch from a playful and deadly serious tone (Levi from Attack on Titan) to a caring young-father-figure which really matches his character build. Hime, on the other hand is voiced by the same VA of Emilia from ReZero, and Megumin from Konosuba. So yes, you might have noticed a bit of childish and innocent type of kindness when she speaks. This duo is more or less, a great pick for this show.

The art and animation are decent, with the art style frequently changing whenever comedic scenes cue in. The opening and ending are both soothing, and I really enjoyed the overall calm ambience that they are aiming for. It’s like a hint to something greater, a big reveal that would crush the peacefulness that they are living in. Yet, you just want to cling for more of their hearty interaction.

Overall, Kakushigoto is a change of pace for just a normal portrayal of father-daughter relationship, with comedy that I couldn’t help grinning to, and a poignant feeling that is lingering around it. Many seeds have been planted for the secrets of Gotou, and it looks like we might not be able to taste this sweetness for long. So for now, I’m just gonna enjoy it for what it is.

You should too, before it hits right in your feels.

"What is your secret?" The Pandora's Box that awaits its eventual reveal, to a side of a parent no child wants to discover: the life of a vulgar or dirty mangaka. Such as in the case of this show: "Dad's kakushigoto, kaku shigoto desu ka."

To understand this show in a literal sense, this one word resembles two things: hidden things (or secrets), or split the words apart (kaku shigoto) and it takes on another meaning: drawing for livelihood. In the realm of father-daughter relationships in anime, I'd say that this show really beats the others that came before it (Sweetness & Lightning, Usagi Drop), and ... the plotlines rather easy but simple to follow and understand, and the expectations building around shifting from times past and present to recognize how parents' secrets go way deeper than just revealing bits and pieces like the uncouth of such simple actions.

Based on the manga of the same name from the mangaka that brought us "Sayonara, Zetsubou-sensei" Kouji Kumeta, Kakushigoto is a rather simple story that tells of the Goto father and daughter family, father Kakushi and daughter Hime, in their growing up stages without the ever-so-illusive mother figure. But to quote manga readers though: this simple story has a caveat - another Kakushigoto, in the form of black and crude humor that teaches manga readers (and now anime watchers) about the things present in the manga industry (heck, even Kumeta-sensei admits that this story is from his accounts of experiences being a mangaka), so that side of the story is really intriguing, yet is a good learning lesson as well.

You may think that just the simple premise of Kakushi fighting every step of the way to save Hime from "dirty evil" will become boring over time, but nope, it actually builds upon the experience of Hime as she slowly learns to take things one at a time, whilst Kakushi tries all sorts of ways to not let his daughter's innocent eyes be paralyzed for the fact that the treatment of mangakas (in general) have lots of kakushigotos that can be ascertained as "plain bad". Even at times where the comedy sticks and stales, it grows on you quick and elevates the experience overall.

The supporting characters of Kakushi's circle, I must really give them props for handling comedy interactions quite well. From his artist circle G-PRO (Shiji, Ami, Rasuna, Kakeru and even ol' Joker-cum-editor Tomaruin) to the unconscious harem that he made (from that one episode which was just insanely hilarious all the way through), adding housemaid Nadila, every single one of them contributes to Kakushi's well-being of trying their best to evade Hime from ANY signs of "trouble" that brews from time to time. Heck, I'd even go as far as to say that Tomaruin, as much as he's a sicko for wanting to threaten Kakushi's position to Hime, he is my favourite character for being a plain ditz and misunderstanding situations that are put in peril. This man meant no harm, but he always brings unwarranted attention to the door, and I always have a great time laughing at his mistakes SO HARD he can be a troll at times.

Unfortunately, with this season marking the start of the COVID season of delays, meant that quality can be inconsistent at times (due to shortage of manpower), and this show kinda suffers a bit in the visuals department (that Ajia-do Animation Works has to outsource to get things done). Only a bit, but this experience fortunately (and luckily) didn't supersede into delays, and I really respect the production staff for getting this done without delays (which is the case for most anime in 2020, and going forward). Despite the crunch though, the artwork is somewhat simplistic, yet being able to show off some vibrancy in the visuals and create watchable content altogether, same as to a double comparison with the manga.

Even better is the sound department. The VAs really give a great account to the temperament to the characters, especially Hiroshi Kamiya and to-be-expected Rie Takahashi playing both the Father and Daughter role respectively. And once again, props to veteran VA Natsuki Hanae for voicing for Tomaruin, how he handled this lame-ass, disingenuous character is one of profound surprises. Not to be outdone, is the opening and ending theme songs. Flumpool's OP was a song that was just magnificent for entering the stage of this show, literally taking flight of this show's growing popularity overtime. What I was most surprised about is the ED, done by the deceased Eiichi Ohtaki based on his 1981 song, and it's very unconventional for anime to re-use old, lost-in-time properties, so much so that the song is another great folk-tune-ish classic.

All in all, Kakushigoto is a show that other than the main focus of the gripping of the family saga that's filled with sweetness and lightning (the secrets hanging in the balance), is a nice change of comedy to add into the slice-of-life genre. A heartwarming, yet sad masterpiece of a show not to be missed, and one of the underrated greats this season has to offer. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

"What's your secret?" My not-so-secret is that I can say that I've finished this show with a smile of happiness on my face.

Seemingly, the last 3 or 4 seasons have given us something to make us feel warm and cozy on the inside. In today’s world, we probably need that more than ever.

This season’s wholesome heartwarming series was Kakushigoto. Based on a widely acclaimed manga, the story follows a mangaka, his assistants and his daughter as he attempts to balance being a high selling mangaka with his responsibilities as a father. To further complicate things, Goto wants to keep his real occupation as a mangaka hidden from his daughter.

The show follows them on their adorable and often hilarious day to day activities. Whether it’s Hime and ... her dad going to an onsen on a free trip that she won or them going to Kidzania, the show offers enhoyable slice of life moments that allow you to connect with and form attachments with the characters.

While on the surface, the series seems to be very lighthearted and a constant stream of smiles and laughs, there’s actually a rather interesting juxtaposition in narratives. The first 20 minutes or so of every episode is told from the past perspective of Hime, while the final 4 minutes take place in the future following a time-skip with a much darker colour palette as well as tone. The questions that this segment leaves you with after every episode will have you on the edge of your seat awaiting the following episode for more answers. So, if you like bingeable shows with content that keeps you engaged, this is your show.

From a technical standpoint, the artstyle is very well done and has a unique look to it. Colours pop and backgrounds are rendered gorgeously. The top notch production quality remains consistent throughout.

I came into this series knowing nothing of the series and came out of it reading the manga and a big fan. This is a genuinely great show that offers life lessons on parenting, communication and provides consistent heartwarming entertainment. I can’t recommend it enough. Kakushigoto gets 9 Inu’s out of 10.

This is a solid show with a number of laughs, along with the cast being great in their own right too, and I honestly cannot wait for more of it as it goes along, so you should check it out if you haven't as of yet! Here is why!

The characters are wild, energetic, in terms of Hime's dad and his co-workers. Very lovable, each and every one of them. While Hime herself is an angel, she's sweet, smart, and just lovely. What a lovely set of characters.

The art style is colourful and very good to look at. It's that right kind of bright colours that ... really fit well together. Same goes for the sound, it's all very nice.

The story itself, it does way better than another anime that has a same plot line that I won't spoil, but this show does it way better than that does. The comedy in this show is just great within the story, seeing how Hime's dad tries to cover up anything remotely suggesting his work place. All the while showing Hime's growth and what she's up to. It's very sweet and loving.

So you should check it out! I'm gonna keep watching, and you should too!

Kakushigoto is one of those very rare slice of life animes that give you laughs and a bittersweet feeling. The anime portrays a father-daughter relation very vividly, one which very few studios have done properly, or have even attempted to create. This anime is in many ways similar to Usagi Drop ( the anime, not the manga) but in my view has shown the relationship better.

I really enjoyed how simple yet heart warming this anime is, it does not complicate the story with intertwining plot lines and rather gives a really good slice of life story with lots of comedy.

The sound and art ... are bother pretty decent. The character development at the time of writing this article is really interesting and deep. I really think its a worthwhile watch.

*Kakushigoto review by someone who hasn't read the manga*

Story
7/10

Art
7.25/10

Sound
7.25/10
...
Character
7.25/10

Enjoyment
7.5/10

Overall
7.25/10

Kakushigoto is a slice of life and comedy anime(originally a manga). Which follows Gotou Kakushi, a fairly well-known manga artist who draws vulgar manga. Kakushi desperately tries to hide the fact that he draws manga from his daughter, Gotou Hime. He goes to extreme lengths to ensure that his daughter will never find out. Which sometimes create funny and wholesome situations. It is also important to mention that Kakushigoto is framed as a flashback. The events have already happened and we are simply relieving them.

Though simple in its premise, Kakushigoto is a very interesting watch. The art and animation may take time to get used to. But I think it suits the show quite nicely. The sound design is nothing ground-breaking. Though I have to admit, the opening is a banger. It is noteworthy to mention that the opening makes it seems as though Kakushi has already passed away(I am not sure, hadn't read the manga yet) Although not perfect, each character is quirky and unique enough to easily distinguish them from one another.
I enjoyed Kakushigoto a lot more then I would have expected. Each episode is so wholesome, every time I watch this show it puts a smile on my face. Hime is such a precious girl, and should be protected at all costs.

In conclusion, Kakushigoto is a great show to watch if you want to smile. The story is nothing special. But the art, sound design, and characters are all great. It's also a fun and wholesome watch. In some scenes, it's even made me laugh out loud. Though I'm not quite sure yet whether this show is going to be a wholesome show till the end. Or if it's gonna pull my heartstrings(The way Kakushi suddenly disappears when Hime grows up in the opening does seem to make it look like he's not alive anymore. Though as I said, I'm not sure. This is just what I felt when I saw the opening). No matter which way the story ends up going, one thing is certain. You're definitely going to get a first-class seat at experiencing it till the end.

Kakushigoto is the Hitou Nami of anime. By that which I mean it is a completely fine and serviceable anime, but otherwise incredibly average and normal. If I had never watched any of the author's previous manga-to-anime adaptations, I may have been more lenient with it. However, in an ironic culture counter-current moment, I was introduced to Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei through this show, which heavily influenced my expectations of this show moving forward, in both style and substance.

Unlike his previous works, Kakushigoto contains quite possibly the most positive (or least negative) self-depiction of Kumeta himself. No longer is he some loser whose eternally bitter about ... his assistant's successes or other works outselling him, Kakushigoto is instead a more wholesome or less cynical take on the manga industry through the eyes of a doting father. While this less cynical (I use the term because in no way is this work entirely wholesome or positive) work is somewhat refreshing, the fact of the matter is that it ultimately leads to an at best above average slice of life comedy that is somewhat forgettable by its conclusion.

A central motive to the show is nostalgia. Present day scenes are beautifully animated with a different style to the past scenes, and, the ED especially nails the tone to a T. I've also felt some nostalgia watching this throughout the past 3 months or so since I was constantly reminded of Shaft's SZS, that elusive golden past that is long gone, one way or another. The majority of the show with its slice-of-life comedy is not enough of a hook to draw me in unfortunately. There are some nice moments here and there , some good jokes or observations occasionally, but without the usual cynical or pessimistic worldview or even satire. It's just so normal. The only thing I could recall with any bit of clarity is that one bit in Episode 11 where it just turned to SZS for about 10 minutes. It's hilarious yet so out of place at the same time.

The fact that I've struggled to write out any more of this review without referencing SZS in any fashion speaks volumes, even the show itself can't escape being in the shadow of SZS given how many references both direct and indirect it has to it. Kakushigoto is just okay, even above average in a few instances, but I've come to expect so much more given the author's previous works and style. And no, even if you have gotten Golden Age Era Shaft to animate this, it wouldn't have been any better.

5/10

A beautiful anime about a father who's a manga artist and his daughter who must be protected at all cost.

Yes, this anime is comical and I laughed many times. But every episode the ending would be slightly depressing and it goes on until the final episode. If there's ever an anime that could make me laugh, chill and cry at the same time then this show would fit the bill.

Shirobako and Bakuman was the only two standing alone as the legends of Manga & Anime making, but now I think that there's one more series which could stand beside them. Kakushigoto, a happy, ... chill and depressing Slice of Life about a man who's a manga artist and also a father of a daughter who must be protected at all cost.

10/10, no doubt. Recommended to those who are looking for a mix between comedy and depression SoL.

this review is spoiler free, but you really can't comprehend even a fraction of how good kakushigoto is unless you consume the entire story, so please watch it if you can.

> STORY/ENJOYMENT: 9.5

kakushigoto is so much more than a comedy, and the process of slowly realizing that is honestly what makes it so good. it may feel like everything shown in an episode is just a short story for a quick laugh, but then you soon realize that it's all important to a greater over-arching story. it's utterly impressive how kakushigoto turns such a simple idea from a gag into something serious enough to be ... a meaningful extended metaphor and the theme of almost an entire episode. this also applies to the series as a whole.

i also like how we ever so slowly learn where the story is going. it shows little details directly and indirectly, letting you piece it together. it just feels like someone's dangling all these puzzle pieces in front of you, only to take it away once you try to grab it. but then in the end, they just suddenly drop everything on you, and you wanna be mad, but you can't. the picture that the puzzle forms is just too beautiful. it just feels so good to finally complete it.

and since it is labeled a comedy, of course it's funny. only a few comedies have ever made me audibly laugh and actually slap my knee, and this is one of them. kakushigoto handles emotions very well. it makes sure you enjoy anything and everything put in front of you. it doesn't feel awkward or unnatural when a predominantly funny scene turns into a serious scene and vice versa. kakushigoto achieves a masterful balance of the serious and comedic aspects, giving you the best of both worlds.

it's also very wholesome and heartwarming.

however, the ending is kinda underwhelming. i was expecting it to hit harder than it did. it left me wanting more, which could be either a good thing or a bad thing, but this one's leaning a bit more on the negative side for me. it also felt a bit rushed cause the last episode was the only episode where i feel like the comedy wasn't balanced well, and i hoped the tone was just more serious. if it had another episode to work on the ending, im pretty sure the story would be a 10.

> ART: 9

the art is very simple, but still unique and fits the show really well. the character designs are very cute and i honestly wouldn't ask for more than that. animation is smooth and flows nicely, but that's nothing out of the ordinary. the visuals in the op and ed boost this score a bit just cause of how fun they are to watch.

> SOUND: 9

the soundtrack feels very ambient and well thought-out. it emphasizes the mood it aims to express pretty well. voice acting is on point for the main characters as well as the side characters we see frequently. just like the visuals, the sound of the op and ed boost this score too. absolute bangers.

> CHARACTERS: 8

this is where kakushigoto lacks the most, but still doesn't lack much at all, really. the main characters, hime and kakushi, are quite well-written and have an amazing father-daughter dynamic, though perhaps not as realistic as it can be (i mean, you can only be so realistic in a comedy anime; it has to be hyperbolical, to some extent).

hime is absolutely adorable. she's naive and looks like nothing goes on in her mind, but also very sincere, caring, and overall a good kid. it's just the perfect combination of traits to create this specimen of cuteness. she's everyone's ideal daughter and we see how thankful kakushi is for that. he just cares for and appreciates hime so much.

most side characters are a bit forgettable, and are often only there for gags, but they're unique enough to be entertaining when you watch them. besides, the actual story focuses heavily on hime and kakushi, so the side characters only having significant roles in the comedy aspect isn't really much of a problem.

> OVERALL: 9

protecc hime at all costs.

A Kouji Kumeta work starring Hiroshi Kamiya with an MC who has one of their eyes covered? I've NEVER seen that before.

I've had a strange relationship with Kouji Kumeta. I recently tried to watch Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei and as much as I love season one, I simply couldn't get through season two. A similar occurrence happens when I tried to watch Joshiraku but with even worse results, I only made through three episodes before having to throw in the towel. The fact I finished this means, at least to a degree, SZS wasn't a fluke.

Kakushigoto is a story about the daughter of a decently ... successful mangaka Kakushi Goto, discovering that her dad was the author of several ecchi gag manga. Not only that but Goto had successfully hid his occupation from his daughter for her entire life, because he thought if she were to discover his career she wouldn't respect his career anymore. one can safely assume hijinks will ensure from that premise alone and they do. Most of the story takes place in the past sometime in the 2010's while Hime was ten, Eventually cutting back to the future at the end of an episode when Hime is going through the storehouse where Goto had kept copies of his work.

Kakushigoto is the most approachable work the author has made and that isn't necessarily a good or bad thing. Good in the sense that unlike his previous works there isn't as much of a reliance on references to things only Japanese people or huge weebs would understand, meaning one can find humor every episode. Though it can be bad because for those who do like his style, this can be seen as a watered down version of such. Nevertheless Kakushigoto being about a mangaka means that the author has to take the time to establish and explain what he's making jokes about, obviously because most people aren't decently successful mangaka. Meaning you will be able to understand the vast majority of the jokes as long as you've seen an anime or two so you can laugh at the tropes he does decide to make fun of.

The comedy in Kakushigoto is sometimes genuinely hilarious, while sometimes not having any effect on the viewer at all. Much like his previous work, the comedy is extremely hit or miss depending on the person and which topic Kumeta decides to explore at the time. Kakushigoto is designed to be broadly appealing, so there won't be a teacher having a harem of high school students or anything like that. I feel like I could show this to my uncle and he would probably find it hilarious as a father in his early thirties if that says anything.

Kakushigoto also has a number of heartwarming moments that occur periodically throughout each episode, typically involving goto discovering something about himself or his daughter that he didn't before and learning to appreciate her even more. These moments help to solidify the relationship and justify why Goto cares so much about his daughter, and why he would go through insane lengths to do things for her not involving hiding his job that to most would deem asinine. But at the same time I feel as though Hime is almost too perfect. I wouldn't be surprised if there was at least one investor on the production committee who committed to this seemingly niche project on the pure basis that it was good population crisis propaganda *insert Shinzo Abe meme here*. Hime is almost saccharinely sweet, instead of showing realistic comedic scenarios a single parent would have to deal with in relation to Goto's job, Kumeta instead opts for showing the platonic ideal of a daughter, or at least what someone who doesn't have kids like himself who would want in a daughter. Because of this, there is an insane contrast in how grounded Kakushigoto would like to be.

That doesn't mean there aren't effective emotional moments, there are some meditations about making manga in the 21st century that poignantly ascertains how difficult the job can be in an environment where print media in the developed world, not just Japan, is dying.

When Kakushigoto decides to be a workplace comedy about Goto and his assistants/editor is where the show really shines in my eyes. Because this isn't a rise to glory story like Bakuman, this is a show about a moderately successful middle-aged author where the likelihood of him outright losing his job isn't necessarily in the equation. It allows for insights into how the manga industry is run and what the people who work in it are like, whilst taking jabs at the various quirks that are inexorably associated with said industry. Goto, being as eccentric and difficult to work with as a mangaka can get outside of releasing chapters with long hiatus' in between, (*cough cough* Togashi *cough cough*) receives a particularly lazy, whiny, and stupid editor named tomaruin, of which at least a good chunk of the comedy comes from. There are a number of people who seem to genuinely hate this man, you will know if you hate him from episode 1 and if you do that could potentially hinder your enjoyment with the show. Goto dunks on him in the show enough that to me his inclusion is very much worthwhile. In fact Tomaruin is often unintentionally useful to Goto and once in a blue moon a great editor. Kumeta's metatextual big picture style of writing works some of its best when this character is on screen.

Honestly, the side characters in Kakushigoto outside of Goto himself aren't fleshed out that well, his assistants are far more normal than he is so they have normal lives—seems pretty self explanatory. But Goto himself is very well characterized throughout the show, it never shies away from showing the man in situations where he is vulnerable, definitely a lot more balanced in that regard than Kumeta's previous works that I've seen.

In terms of visuals, Kakushigoto is great in dodging a lot of the problems that plague modern anime. While not having any real kind of sakuga to speak of or the directorial flair of studio Shaft, especially Akiyuki Shinbo who handled SZS; Kakushigoto features solid animation with at times, especially in the future sections, well done digital backgrounds. Kumeta's style lends itself to simplicity, further accentuating the grounded yet eccentric atmosphere the show is trying to convey.

While I'm not going to spoil anything about the ending, I will say much like his most famous work SZS Kumeta pulls off an ending that not only subverts your expectations, but also recontextualizes what the entire story was about. Not to the same degree as SZS but enough that makes you feel as though the crescendo felt natural and novel at the same time. Thankfully, as he said in a video streamed by Funimation on twitter, Kakushigoto is a self contained story that is one-cour and that's that, thank God.

Overall, Kakushigoto is a comedy that most people, especially most anime/manga fans can enjoy. Unfortunately because there were inevitably some episodes I didn't find funny, or because of the previously listed issues, I wasn't one of the individuals who the show was necessarily made for. But being so short, giving this show a chance is something I definitely wouldn't miss out.

Real Summary: Levi Ackerman raises his daughter all alone by himself after his wife's unfortunate demise while hiding his actual occupation from his only daughter, Megumin, The Anime.

Hits the feels. In a good way. Definitely give it a try!

The Artstyle might be a bit different for some but it blends well with the light theme of the anime.

The characters are enjoyable and some new contestants for waifu of the season can also be found here!

The subtle puns and inside-jokes of the manga industry were fresh and new.

... The OP and ED were quite enjoyable as well.

Makes you want to think about your future as a parent as well.

Overall, 10/10. Made my quarantine a bit brighter. I hope it does yours!

"What's your secret?"


For Kakushi Goto, everything changed the day Hime was born. Holding his newborn daughter in his arms, the doctor asks Goto, "Hey, aren't you that manga artist? I read Balls of Fury all the time!" To which a nurse responds, "Oh I know, it's that really dirty one!" ... From that moment on, Goto's life of secrecy began.

From the author of Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei and Joshiraku, Kouji Kumeta and Studio Ajia-do bring us Kakushigoto - the story of a gag mangaka who has vowed to keep his job a secret from his daughter.

Kakushigoto is a lot of things. It's a meta-commentary on the ... manga industry, it's a workplace comedy, it's a wholesome family slice-of-life, and it's a mystery/drama. Despite a loaded portfolio, Kakushigoto tells its story in a succinct 12 episodes. It's a character-driven narrative backed by excellent writing, stellar voice acting, and a simple, yet charming art design.

Kouji Kumeta's appealing pop-art manga style translates fluently into anime form, but it's his writing that carries Kakushigoto. Goto and Hime are an adorable main duo, their daddy-daughter interplay is rife with lessons about parenting, communication, and learning social cues. The supporting cast covers a range of personalities and perspectives, adding many layers to a seemingly simple plot.

And that's the thing that'll hook you to Kakushigoto. On the surface, it's just a light-hearted comedy, but beneath that is a mystery that grows more suspenseful with each passing episode. By the end, I was deeply invested in Goto-sensei and Hime's story, and episode 12 offers a satisfying conclusion to that season-long build-up.

Kouji Kumeta once again proves his chops as a master storyteller. Kakushigoto was an emotional rollercoaster and I couldn't be happier with its entire presentation. The secret's out - Kakushigoto is a must-watch for 2020!!

"Kakushigoto" means secrets and it's the father's name hinting that the anime is based off of secrets.

Storyline
Kakushi Goto is a well known mangaka who wants to seal away the secret of him being a mangaka from his daughter because he doesn't want his daughter to know that he makes dirty jokes in his manga for a living.

Animation
The animation is unique, it gives off an interesting vibe. The animation is really beautiful and it's not the type of animation you see in your typical type of anime.

Music
I want to start off by saying that the opening is a banger, the lyrics and the instruments are ... really well put together. The soundtracks they use during each episode are well structured as well. The ending is a bit different, it's really well put together as well.

Characters
The characters are really well thoughtout. You'll be taking a liking of the characters since the first episode because they make each episode entertaining and wholesome.

Enjoyment
Did I enjoy this anime? Hell yeah, I did. From start to finish, it was amazing. This anime will put you through a rollercoaster of emotions. Each episode is filled with joy and laughter but by the end a bit sad.

Do I recommend watching this anime?
Yeah, you definitely should watch it if you have time to do it. It's worth your time because the story, art, music and characters are amazing and you'll enjoy it a lot.

This is the first time I'm writing a review but I think I'm following the guideline.

So this series is about a father who is a mangaka raising a young girl by himself. It's about how he hides his job from his daughter due to the fact he writes mangas with dirty jokes in them, it is also an anime about how his daughter finds out his secret after she turns 18.

Story- 9/10
In my opinion, this story is broken into two main parts. The story is very creative and it makes you want to know more. The first part about the father and ... his job has a bunch of puns and mediocre jokes and it creates a very light and upbeat mood. While the story about the daughter finding out her dad's secret is lonely and sad. There is a good balance between these two stories.

Art- 7/10
The art isn't my style but it isn't exactly one of those really ugly art that want to make you rip your eyes out. I think the art and animation style successfully portrays the story and the mood of this anime.

Sound- 6/10
Not sure what to write here. I liked the intro by flumpool and the ending wasn't really bad either. The sound effect was average? All I know was that the sound effect wasn't bad.

Characters- 9/10
The characters aren't the type of character with a deep background and story since it isn't the type of anime with characters like that. Most of the characters are in my opinion pretty simple-minded at some points and it goes together with the story.

Enjoyment- 10/10
I was satisfied with the anime and enjoyed it a lot, the story had a pretty nice ending. The loose ends were tied together and it made sense, overall it came together well.

Overall- 9/10
I liked it, overall this anime was one of my favorites. Definitely suggest this anime to people who actually read my review.

Kakushigoto was an anime I watched right after Usagi Drop (Don't read that manga)

I liked Kakushigoto. The premise was super interesting. And the comedy is good

comedy is always subjective, but this time it's good.

Story: About a Dirty gag manga artist who has a daughter. He works but keeps his job a secret from his daughter, Hime.

All in all, it was a good story

... But there is one thing that is a little negative about this anime. It is a little *too* bland. There is nothing here that really stood out.

Same with Usagi Drop. Maybe it is Anime burnout or I am tired I have 0 clue. But the anime similar to either of them, Barakamon, was amazing.

The Music: Meh OP. I skipped it each time

Animation: Also meh, better than Usagi Drop's animation but still nothing to write home about

Final Score: 7/10 not too bad not too good.

Thanks!
-CyanCheetah

I haven't read the manga yet so this review is purely based on the 4 episodes I have seen so far. First off, the name "Kakushigoto" itself is a pun, meaning "Someone who writes for a living" and "A secret" pretty much perfectly describing Kakushi's situation. The art is simple yet elegant, to be expected of Koji Kumeta (Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei). The opening is one of the best this season for sure, a beautiful track with equally beautiful visuals. However, the characters are where this show shines. Kakushi plays the role of an overprotective dad who doesn't want his daughter to find out about ... his adult manga business. Hime, Kakushi's daughter perfectly represents the innocence of childhood. She definitely charmed me with her simple yet caring nature. Kakushi's motley crew of writers and assistants all have their moments in supporting Kakushi in one of his over the top acts to protect his daughter though none have been fleshed out yet (I am definitely hoping they do). There is some light foreshadowing for the future as well. This show's comedy definitely comes through to tickle my funny bone. That mixed with the endearing relationship of Kakushi and Hime make this an easy recommend for the season.

One of the once-in-a-life time anime.

Especially when you get older, emotions tend to get weaker, and don't move you as much as during your youth years.
This anime makes you uncover the lid to many hidden feelings and make them clear.

Sweet scenes, incredible artwork, pure and unintended humour and jokes, and well-thought/well-designed characters with unique personalities- not the typical pattern you see in today's anime.

Soundtracks: music that fits to each scene, music that helps to describe the emotions of the moment.
I personally love Flumpool, because of the bittersweetness of their songs, that fit perfectly to the story. The ending is an old song, ... which I found " playful " - it reminded me of my childhood, when music was purer and unique.

I hope you enjoy this anime as much as I do, and appreciate all emotions inside you - there is no negative or positive feeling. There are colourful feelings that have no name - and we have to learn to embrace them all.

Kakushigoto is a story about Kakushi Goto hides his work from his daughter, Hime Goto. Because his job is an adult mangaka (comic maker) and he does not want his daughter to feel ashamed because of his work. However, hiding the secret is not easy as imagined.

Kakushigoto succeeded in introducing all the important elements needed such as the reason Kakushi kept his work secret as well as all the characters played an important role in the story of Kakushi. Unfortunately there are some jokes that are only understood in Japanese so that it seems confusing to people outside Japan.

Ajia-do does an amazing job, they ... divide each episode into two parts. This is considered suitable for anime like Kakushigoto, because the problem given is very simple and can be solved in less than 24 minutes (1 episode of anime in general).

If you are a new watchers and still confused about watching Kakushigoto's rotation, you don't need to be confused. because Kakushigoto (2016) is a promotional video for the release of the first volume manga.

Even though Ajia-Do is very solid in story, I really regret why they threw away the quality of the animation. I know the quality of animation can't be counted with art but most people watch anime because an animation isn't only stories, although there are some people out there are prefer this but why should they bother watching this anime if just looking for a story? That is wrong.

I do not like this art, it seems mediocre. I know it doesn't have a special genre that is required to swear at the extraordinary CG effects but this is too standard. Besides art, I also don't like their background music (BGM). For some reason, this sound is just annoying and out of tune with animation.

Overall, this anime has a unique story but, art and music are not so good. Even so, this should be appreciated because the theme of fathers fall in love with daughter is a complicated thing.

It had a slow start. But now 7 episodes in the show is beginning to unfold, and is looking promising. I have some reservations that the story will end properly in the limited remaining episodes however perhaps it will continue into a Season 2 who knows.

There is a perpetual strain that is contributing to very detailed and very rounded character development. The show doesn't just lay everything out on a plate for you, it allows you to make your own judgements on characters and their pasts based on some contextual clues.

If done correctly, I'm really expecting this to get very emotional and heartwarming in a ... sad way so I guess we'll see! I love the characters so far (Hime is best) and I'm very happy to continue along with their journey.

This anime is the feels train coming at you at full speed complete with the foreshadowing cloud... so foreshadowy that its shadows have shadows.

I feel like people have slept on this gem this season with so many good titles taking the main focus.

The anime is about a Dad raising his daughter alone because in anime style the Mum died for more feels.
Plot sounds familiar right ? Now lets add in some great comedy... Starbucks slamming and a twist. Dad is a manga artist whose work Tights in the wind... is lewd dirty and full of non pg jokes. The anime follows his life ... hiding his work from his 10 year and all the fun and many misunderstandings which follow. Also a fun look into the life of a manga artist. With the heartwarming single parent life.

The animes opener and close are great story telling devices also. You will know what I mean early in. They and some clever split timeline storytelling set up the feels train plot which will smack you into Isekai land by the end of the anime.

Art style is cute and very pretty. The story is a nice easy one to follow its pacing is nice. And the characters are lovingly thought out. Everyone of them has their own personality.

I recommend checking this one out before the next season drops. :) You can probably binge it in a day haha. Just if you cry easy bring some tissues.