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Jun 18, 2020 10:13 AM
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Yeah that confused me as well. Technically they are half-cousins because his Mum and Goto are half-siblings.


What? I thought Goto married his step-sister.

Goto and his sister had same dad - but they was born from different mothers. Struggle between Goto and his wife's dad is an important part of the story and it was repeated in this episode, remember?
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RPWPA said:
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Yeah that confused me as well. Technically they are half-cousins because his Mum and Goto are half-siblings.


What? I thought Goto married his step-sister.
I watched it again to be sure: Goto's dad (the Kabuki actor) and his mistress had Goto, and his dad and another woman (presumable his wife) had Goto's half-sister. Goto's wife was completely unrelated to him; the daughter of the Japanese artist. They had Hime, and Goto's half sister had the young guy (Hime's half-cousin). It's kind of confusing with the way they infodumped it.
Jun 18, 2020 10:18 AM

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Oh so, Hime's mother and dad were half siblings...

Goto being seen working in a storage facility where it has lotsa unsold manga was probably the time he quit being a mangaka....

Rasuna becomes a mangaka herself.
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Albaer said:
RPWPA said:


What? I thought Goto married his step-sister.
I watched it again to be sure: Goto's dad (the Kabuki actor) and his mistress had Goto, and his dad and another woman (presumable his wife) had Goto's half-sister. Goto's wife was completely unrelated to him; the daughter of the Japanese artist. They had Hime, and Goto's half sister had the young guy (Hime's half-cousin). It's kind of confusing with the way they infodumped it.
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RPWPA said:


What? I thought Goto married his step-sister.

Goto and his sister had same dad - but they was born from different mothers. Struggle between Goto and his wife's dad is an important part of the story and it was repeated in this episode, remember?



Thanks for the help. I watched it again and it does make more sense now after reading this.
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Jun 18, 2020 10:24 AM
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Albaer said:
RPWPA said:


What? I thought Goto married his step-sister.
I watched it again to be sure: Goto's dad (the Kabuki actor) and his mistress had Goto, and his dad and another woman (presumable his wife) had Goto's half-sister. Goto's wife was completely unrelated to him; the daughter of the Japanese artist. They had Hime, and Goto's half sister had the young guy (Hime's half-cousin). It's kind of confusing with the way they infodumped it.


^ this
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Jun 18, 2020 10:33 AM

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that first half was a big “oh damn” moment. i am glad Rasuna became a big name and has her old co-worker buddies to work for her in the end, she is the glue of that old group. also i got so scared for Hime when she was running recklessly

8/10 for me, only thing holding back from a 9 was ALOT of Tomaruin’s stuff


Albaer said:
I watched it again to be sure: Goto's dad (the Kabuki actor) and his mistress had Goto, and his dad and another woman (presumable his wife) had Goto's half-sister. Goto's wife was completely unrelated to him; the daughter of the Japanese artist. They had Hime, and Goto's half sister had the young guy (Hime's half-cousin). It's kind of confusing with the way they infodumped it.


thank you for this, even tho i had to reread it like 3 time for my tiny brain to process it lol
Jun 18, 2020 10:42 AM
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I laughed and cried from beginning to end of the episode

One of the best of the season without a doubt
Jun 18, 2020 10:46 AM

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That was the perfect end to this beautiful anime. It wasn't the ending I expected but it was still so emotional and honestly, it was better than what I thought it was going to be. Now that we know everything, it really makes you appreciate all the little details throughout the anime (like the truth about the boxes).

I'm definitely going to read the manga because I'm guessing it's different from the anime (what with the anime ending being pretty final but the manga only just ending).
Jun 18, 2020 10:46 AM
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11 awesome episodes and a really rushed ending. Would have given a 7 but the fact that I was watching it when it was ongoing and helped me connect with the characters a bit better makes it an 8. I definitely do not regret picking this show, considering the fact I'm not a big fan of comedy and didn't expect much from the show when it started. Pretty disappointed about how it ended.
Jun 18, 2020 10:50 AM

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dannymilk said:
thank you for this, even tho i had to reread it like 3 time for my tiny brain to process it lol

RPWPA said:
Thanks for the help. I watched it again and it does make more sense now after reading this.

No worries :) I was initially pretty confused too so it was good to go back and make sense of it all.
Jun 18, 2020 11:14 AM

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I enjoy this much more than Zetsubo Sensei. A solid 8/10 from me.
Jun 18, 2020 11:35 AM
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That ending definitely bumped this anime up a notch for me! Too bad we don't get to see the future of Goto finding out about his daughter's love for drawing manga. I also wouldn't have minded if the ending had at least implied a future romantic relationship for Goto-sensei (though it was a good choice to not have had that happen prior to his accident, since it would have distracted from Hime-Goto relationship beats.)
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Jun 18, 2020 11:45 AM

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Goto remembering everything through his manuscripts was such a nice moment. And I knew the OP was coming, but I couldn't help but get a big smile.

I love how supportive his assistants are. Even Rasuna puts aside her manga for Sensei's well being. It makes me so happy that she is doing so well, best girl deserves the best! And it's great that Goto's old assistants are now her assistants. EDIT: Wait, no. One of them said they hadn't worked together in a while, and the other one said he didn't think he'd ever hold a pen like that again, and we saw him working in a bookstore a couple of episodes ago. Even at the end, in Rasuna's office we see them working manually, while Rasuna and her actual assistants work in digital. So most likely not.

Man, what a great episode and a great ending, I loved it! But, at the same time I feel that it lacked something or could have used one more episode to flesh it out more. All in all, it was satisfying and it saddens me that it's over. Such a great show, my favorite non-sequel anime of the season.

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Jun 18, 2020 11:49 AM

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"How cliche can you be?! Amnesia?!"
I was thinking of exactly how cliche it was during that time. Even in the most serious moment, Kakushigoto manages to lighten the mood with such jokes and I love it for that.


All in all, a nice end for a great series. This might be my AOTS, depending on Nami yo Kiitekure's ending tomorrow.

Now onto the manga!
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Jun 18, 2020 12:07 PM

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wow, it's been a while since i was this thrilled to see the end-ending!
For a moment i was even having doubts that the show would spit on us and end on a bad note; gladly everything turned out good, though amnesia part was too much in my opinion (funny how the show itself made fun of this); it got resolved too quickly as well. Overall, super glad it had a happy ending after all.

So, in the end daddy stayed loyal to her (dead) wife and all those hungry women who were after him - got nothing :(

Hime ended up continuing the father's legacy xD

P.S So the ED was pretty much a spoiler; a car with Hime, her father and an already old dog, going forward all together.
Jun 18, 2020 12:08 PM

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This was the best episode of the whole series!!

Even in the normal episodes, the [future] part was really interesting. Not that, the normal fun part was bad. In fact those parts setup for those amazing [future] scenes and this amazing finale.
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Jun 18, 2020 12:09 PM

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I barely never do it, but for this one, I want to add my own stone to this monument of anime. [Kakushigoto] is truly a beautiful show. Those last 12 weeks my country (and the world) was struggling (and is still) with the pandemia, this anime really helped me a lot. It was one of those light I keeped aiming to each week. The themes (OP & ED) are really great and the soundtrack with "18yo Hime" beautiful. All the characters (especially the girls and women) are sublime and some episodes are utterly funny! For sure, I will miss it! I won't forget it and is a the top of my list for AOTS / AOTY.

Also, that ending. Too much times we had disappointing endings. For once, it was a tearful and beautiful ending.
Jun 18, 2020 12:20 PM

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I'm not a big fan of mixing comedy and drama, but this anime did it very well, and this episode was a good proof of that. Very nice conclusion, it didn't felt that rushed and the final scene where Goto recovers his memories after seeing the drafts from his manga were incredibly heartwarming, a great way to end the anime.

It was very kind of Hime's grandfather to pay Gotou's medical bills. Poor guy (Gotou), his family story is rather complicated, and what he had to suffer after the story behind his wife was revealed was very sad.
Was nice seeing Rasuna as a succesful mangaka (with her previous co-workers as her assistants), she was best girl.

Not exactly what I expected from Kumeta-sensei (considering his other works like SZS or Katte ni Kaizou), but I liked it a lot. One of the anime I liked the most this season by far.
Jun 18, 2020 12:44 PM
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Damn,i'm so glad we have happy end!
Hime is drawing manga now and Goto Sensei is finally BACK!

But you know..I think it would be much more interesting to watch episodes about his bad time.
About how he lose his job,how they were struggling,how they moved to small flat,
how he fell into a coma.

Anyway,i'm glad Goto sensei is alive and Hime is happy.
Jun 18, 2020 12:50 PM
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That was a great last episode. They did a great job of tying everything up. I really enjoyed this show and it's definitely AOTS for me (if you don't include sequels). I loved the art style and that's one of my favourite EDs ever. Plus, it was great to hear Hiroshi Kamiya shout "Hime!" at least once an episode.

I will say that I don't think I would have enjoyed this anime anywhere near as much as I did if I hadn't spoiled myself. It goes into the rare category of anime that are better spoiled because it was too distressing thinking that he was dead the whole time. It would've meant I couldn't enjoy the cute slice of life comedy thinking about that reveal so I'm glad I spoilt myself.

Overall, very good. 8/10. Also, this is officially my 200th anime completed :)

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Jun 18, 2020 12:54 PM
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what a brilliant package of wholesomeness it was the scene where Goto remembered everything by going through the manga almost brought me to tears I am going to miss the banging opening and the ending it had
Jun 18, 2020 1:03 PM

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I agreed with what Tomaruin said, im gonna miss that guy

but this was a very sweet and good ending of the anime :))

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Jun 18, 2020 1:15 PM

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And we're ending this with meta jokes, of course. :D
Jun 18, 2020 1:28 PM

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Solid 10 from me. Would've been lower, but this episode paid everything off for me.
If anything, this anime makes me sad how true-to-life it is. People don't think much about how they spout out their opinions, dislikes and words onto others and how that affects individuals, families and such. This show definitely expresses that, even if it wasn't the focus.

Jun 18, 2020 1:30 PM

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Quite of disappointing ending. Imo it ruined the balance between comedy, slice of life and drama the whole show previously established. Don't get me wrong, a good ending fits way better but I feel like that the show did not accept responsibility and renounced to a dramatic or bittersweet ending at the last moment.
Why would you even try to do foreshadowing at such extant and then use such a silly final plot? (+ it was way too rushed)

6.5/10 rounded down to 6/10

Rest of the show was pretty good, with the Goto-Hime and Goto-Tomaruin being the best dynamics for obviously different reasons. The pseudo harem's comedy was rather weak though.
Jun 18, 2020 1:34 PM

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What a fantastic ending for this wholesome show
Jun 18, 2020 1:47 PM
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This episode was dumb and sad and I didnt like it at all. 5/5
Jun 18, 2020 1:58 PM

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More amnesia? *Flashbacks to a certain manga that just recently ended intensifies.* At least the amnesia wasn't permanent though, thank goodness for Hime and her decision to spark Goto's memory with the finished manuscripts.

All in all, a great, touching, and emotional conclusion and I loved seeing everything come together in the end. The only complaint I have is how random the half-brother thing felt, but whatever. Still a fun show and I'll miss it.
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Jun 18, 2020 2:12 PM

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TBH, the first half of the reveal was a little bit disappointing, because the new kid didn't really add anything, but then again, the thing with reveal endings to big mysteries is that they're always at least a little disappointing. It's just a side effect of the viewer's imagination not being met.

Apart from that, I'm glad I got to see it. This is the best show of the season by far, possibly of the year. I can't see anything from the upcoming season matching it, but there is still Fall. Anyway, lovely little show. Would watch again.
Jun 18, 2020 2:17 PM

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Wew, so that's what happened to Goto-sensei after all. Damn that Jump reader.

Hime also inherited his grandfather's art skills. But she has also a secret: an aspiring manga artist as well except without the dirty jokes of course.

Although that was cliche (as even explicitly stated by Tomaruin), I still liked it.

I'll be missing this anime, I'll try to read the manga ending if i can.

8/10
Jun 18, 2020 2:29 PM

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Very emotional and enjoyable series, all in one!
I like how the series kept giving us small hints through the end of each episode and still continued to start every new episode with what mess is Gotou-san in currently.
It had lots of fun and heart-warming moments.
I think the ending was perfect for this series by showing how we all have that one secret.
"What's your secret?"
10/10
Jun 18, 2020 2:38 PM

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Really lovely anime as whole. Loved the comedy and it mixed well with the serious moments but I especially loved the wholesome aspects that they sprinkled about. The finale was really well done, IMO. Reconnecting to the present because of his manga was the right way to do it. His reaction to finally remembering Hime was perfect. Hime's secret is also perfectly fitting lol. Talent on her mother's side, but using it to draw manga like her father lol. Looked like a shoujo manga XD. I'd love to read that. I also loved all the assistants.

One thing the Gotou family definitely had a lot of was people that loved them. They're very lucky for that. Kinda sad that Sensei didnt end up getting remarried but I guess he doesn't need to since all that really matters to him is Hime.


THAT SAID, wtf happened to the reporter or whatever? Felt like that just kinda disappeared midway through the episode. I was hoping we'd find out more about Hime's mother as well

Anyway, easily my favorite of the anime that are ending this cour.
Jun 18, 2020 3:10 PM

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Does anyone know how much of the manga is left?
Jun 18, 2020 3:13 PM

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This anime was amazing, I really loved it. The twisted emotions I had throughout the anime. At the beginning it was wholesome, cute and funny and at the end, the feels started to hit. I'm glad I decided to watch this anime.
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A pleasant ending a bit rushed imo but lots of fun. I didn't tear up but I did feel a sense of relief.

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Jun 18, 2020 3:50 PM
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YYEESS GOTOU SENSEI ALIVED!
Fuck Tomaruin, lol, really. He never fail to ruin everything. Even in the sad part he never fail his hilarious moment. Lmao!

So thats it, then, all the fairy tales about usual sensei secreting his whole career as a perverted author of manga. So glad its ended in the happiest scenes i've ever seen. Hime acknowledged his secret work, and ofc Gotou become a usual funny person! Damn!

Actually, this is truly amazing. The whole back to back story from the start until the previous episode really something new for my watching list. The whole new informationabout the secret life. The whole new information about the hard life as a perverted author of manga, and his way of work to become like that, really amusing.

Seriously, Gotou really served as a hilarious man of character i've ever watch in the show. His act feels so natural, and his joke was pure gold. I was never fail to smile or laugh for his amusing expression or acting. Even after his wake up, he still keep the same funny moment. Yeah, thats Gotou sensei i know. And ofc his new brand manga will become popular in the near future, and he do not need the whole Kakushigoto like before. Thats some nice shit i've ever seen!

Hime cuteness, even on her teen, she never failed to amaze me. And all the happiness that bloomed in the end, shit, i am crying in the joy! Ah, her moment with her dad. Ofc, usual Gotou reaction was indeed hilarious and never fails to satisfied me. Yeah, their relations become more close, even after long comatose. Its a miracle. Its ... the fate!

Kakushigoto... Kakushi... gotou? Hilarious words. Lmao! Even the last question Hime ask to the audience feel a deep meaning if you can translate it. The secret, deserved more meaning. And become a way to make the relations closer than before. Thats nice. Thats a masterpiece. Its really deserved on my 10 list. Thats it. No doubt for it. No other argumentation. No hesitations. It served well and executed with a fuckin nice way, and so incredible. No other shit about art and soundtrack because all of them were perfect and so incredible.
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Jun 18, 2020 3:50 PM
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It took a few episodes for the series to find it's footing, then it had a solid string of episodes in the middle, and faltered until the final episode. Final episode was indeed, cliche, and I hate amnesia as a plot device. 6/10 overall, I enjoyed it enough, and at least Goto-sensei isn't dead.
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a little bit of a rushed ending but still a very good one overall.

9/10
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Jun 18, 2020 4:47 PM
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I can't believe I cried a lot with this episode, even if the ending was a little cliche. A loved one that Hime drew shoujos and hid it from her father lol <3

10000/10, the best of the season
Jun 18, 2020 4:50 PM

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What an absolute gem of an anime.

I went into this anime not thinking it would amount to much, but man, I loved everything.

Being the love child of Eizouken and Somali from last season, the humor was golden, the story had heart, and the characters all bounced wonderfully off of one another in regards to their chemistry. It all came full circle and rewarded the viewer in as little as twelve episodes by showing it all come together at the end.

Goto and Hime's father and daughter relationship of course being the highlight and backbone of it all. There wasn't a moment those two had you smiling. Who wouldn't strive for a bond just like that?

With an artstyle that really grows on you, and a soundtrack that only brings emphasis to the feels. This and Kaguya made this season for sure.

This is so much better than Tower of God.
There I said it. 9/10
Jun 18, 2020 5:22 PM

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So we get a happy ending after all. So that was nice and all but... Hime looks literally the exact same as she did when she was younger. It is unfathomable that seeing her wouldn't confuse him at least at first. Additionally the plan of "hey let's not tell him cause he needs to remember on his own." Bruh the literal second he leaves the hospital he'll realize things are the same as they used to be and will have figured out shortly after that his memory was fucked and no one decided to tell him...

Really funny meta joke at the end btw.
Jun 18, 2020 5:33 PM

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I'm glad they didn't go super melodramatic with it, but they could've dwelled on the sad bits a bit more.
The pace was fast, but it was a pretty good conclusion.
Jun 18, 2020 5:59 PM

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this was such a heartfelt ending and the scene of hime running was just absolutly perfect, it was a bit cheesy but hey who gives a shit its in character honestly and the ending while predictable was still so heartwarming. Goto despite being a goofball really does feel like one of the best dads in anime, everything he did for Hime feels so genuine and the way the series hid just how much stuff was eating him up this whole time with his wife and family situation was a pretty genius way of taking a more serious route to show how much he hid from Hime just to give her a good life, he didnt want her to worry about any of that or him no matter how rough everything was.

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Jun 18, 2020 6:15 PM
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Cried like a Little bitch and im not ashamed
Jun 18, 2020 6:16 PM

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I really liked the series, very funny, I liked the characters and I looked forward to it every week. I honestly believed that the end would be full emotional, but I liked it anyway. 9/10
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VERY TOUCHING, EMOTIONAL AND BEAUTIFUL FINALE...

I JUST LOVE THE FINAL EPISODE AND THE WHOLE SERIES AS WELL.. I RECOMMEND THIS ONE TO BE WATCH BY MANY...
Jun 18, 2020 6:55 PM
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DAMMM! AHHH, this made me smile so much, I forgot how to unsmile lol. This was such a beautiful ending, absolutely amazing! I literally couldnt have asked for a better ending. The crew seems to be back aswell. Such wholesomeness, this made my day! Solid 9/10.
Jun 18, 2020 6:59 PM
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So this was a really unusual adaptation. They basically skipped about half the manga and only adapted the future chapters from the last few volumes. The final volume also isn't out yet, but I assume the manga's ending will be the same.
Jun 18, 2020 7:02 PM

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7/10

Overall I enjoyed a lot this series, but technically speaking the pacing of this episode was too fast, causing the infodump of Goto's lineage that I only understood thanks to a comment on this thread, so thank you dude, wherever you are.
They could have made one more episode and it would have been perfect.
I love how the amnesia device was purposely a clichè and even characters themselves know it.

Oh btw, i cried, i cried a fuck ton.
Jun 18, 2020 7:18 PM

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That was the best possible ending for this series, but I do want more of the present story but that ain't gonna happen. Overall really liked this show so wholesome and funny.

Kakushi Gotou best father and Kakushi Hime best daughter.
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