Kakushigoto

Kakushigoto is likely THE most underrated show of Spring 2020. I'm sure you know what it's about already, as it only takes a few clicks to get to the synopsis. Now, you might be asking yourself, "How is a show about a father and daughter supposed to be interesting? I bet this anime does some stupid Alabama shit." Trust me, this anime is the most wholesome shit you will have ever seen. Story: 9 - At first glance, the story seems very simple. A man who draws inappropriate manga wants to hide that fact from his daughter. However, it is quickly revealed that there's a second plot that takes place years after the events of the"main" plot. The main plot is there for comedy, character building, and background information, and is very simple indeed. However, the second plot uses information revealed in the first plot to tell an entirely different story, one that will slowly chip away at your heart at the end of each episode. And holy shit, is the ending beautiful. Art: 7 - The art is amazing. The animators did a terrific job replicating the manga artist's simple artstyle. There's nothing too special about it though. Don't expect to see another Demon Slayer level action scene here. The art is gorgeous and simply gets the job done. Sound: 6 - I'mma be honest, I didn't really notice the sound. But because there wasn't any time I felt repulsed by it, and sound if technically supposed to compliment the animation, then I guess it works. Character: 8 - The characters were all incredibly lovable, especially Kakushi and Hime, the main characters. The side characters were amazing as well, though there were a few forgettable ones. Their interactions with one another were fun as well. Enjoyment: 10 - I personally loved this anime. The comedy always at least made me chuckle, and the small, short scenes at the end of each episode delivered on a great suspense. And again, the ending. It was pure beauty. Overall: 9 - Kakushigoto is an amazing anime, surpassing even the highly acclaimed Tower of God in my opinion. As amazing as it is though, it's not at the legendary status deserving of a 10/10. I highly recommend you watch this anime.

This anime was a very nice heart warming story about a nice father-daughter relationship and the struggles of raising a child as a single parent. Making sure you don't embarrass your kid while also trying to lead her to a normal life while as a parent you're making the money drawing dirty jokes. I liked this anime and thought it stood out well with great messages and some nice comedy to draw it together. The characters were nicely developed and the build-up was nice, splitting between the past and present in every episode until the end. The art wasn't my favourite style but I enjoyed it either way. I would recommend this anime to many people who enjoy light-hearted anime. It left you curious about every new episode at the end of each episode and finished everything off neatly and nicely.

Each new season has its share of new anime, and among them, we often find a quiet comedy that makes us smile This spring, Kakushigoto is taking over this role! The series is composed of several scenes (count 2 or 3 per episode on average), and all revolve around the same subject: the relationships between the mangaka Kakushi Goto and his daughter, Hime The format of a sequence is quite often the same (the father is in a situation where his daughter can discover the truth about his profession, and he will do everything to prevent it) Story: 7/10 As I said just before, the series has a particular format, and this format follows a fairly recurring pattern The different sequences are quite varied, focusing either on Kakushi or Hime (and of course the rest of the cast) The anime is mostly comedy oriented, a comedy based on repetitive misunderstandings a bit like the ones we can see in most romantic comedies. Apart from this aspect, the anime also multiplies the explanations concerning the mangaka profession and how the whole job works. A good method to learn more about this medium that we rub shoulders with every day! This format is quite repetitive and can be tiresome in the long run. However, each end of the episode is marked by a short scene taking place in the present, and of a much more serious nature than the rest of the series (it is also the only "narrative thread" really present in this anime) Art: 9/10 Ajia-Do has done a very good job with this adaptation! The animation itself is nothing special (and need not be, since it is a comedy and not a shonen nekketsu), but the artstyle is very clean and original. It gives an impression of freshness that suits the mangaka universe pretty well Sound: 7/10 Not much to say about it since the music does its job properly I did not find any interesting or particular OST, but its discretion fits well with the style of the anime The VAs play their role well, even if it's disturbing to always hear the same voice of Kakushi as his VA is EVERYWHERE The opening is also pretty great ! Character: 8/10 The relationship between the father and his daughter is touching and well done (thanks goodness, it is the central theme of the anime afterall) The other characters, in particular Kakushi's team, are endearing and each has their own personality (I even appreciate Tomaruin!) Enjoyment: 8/10 Clearly an anime that you watch to relax and clear your head (despite the often anxiety-provoking endings) I had a good time and it's always nice to see a good anime on family relationships Overall: 8/10 If you're looking for a simple comedy and some mofu mofu stuff, you can go watch Kakushigoto Its format is a little too repetitive for my taste, that's why I advise to watch an episode from time to time so as not to overdose (the seasonal format suits it very well, I think I would have appreciated it less if I had binged watched the 12 episodes in one go)

Kakushigoto follows the story of a single father and his 10 year old daughter. The father, Kakushi is a relatively successful manga artist who earns his livelihood drawing raunchy and vulgar manga assisted by his team of assistants and his editor, Tomaruin (THE GOAT). The thought of this "secret" getting exposed to his daughter torments him and he masquerades to be a corporate salaryman and even goes as far as getting a designated suit for the same to mask his true Mangaka identity. Every episode begins or ends with a brief, quiet flash-forward to an 18-year-old Hime discovering her father's old studio. These segments are stripped of the bright comedy, carrying a bittersweet and rather nostalgic undertone that keeps you guessing about what happened to Kakushi in the intervening years. I believe the weakest part of the anime was its side characters and underwhelming reveal at the end, which didn't feel worth all the buildup. I think the OP and ED represented the slice of life vibe of the show quite well and the OST went along with the character's emotions at most times as well. Also, the pastel infused color palette brought a lot of uniqueness and interest to the show. Overall, the anime is quite lighthearted and extremely bingeable, with the jokes and its droll plot constantly uplifting your mood which thrives on high stakes misunderstandings, while simultaneously also offering a candid critique of the grueling manga industry. Final Score: 8.66/10

What immediately hooked me was hearing the voice actor for Kakushi Goto, the main character, being the same as Araragi Koyomi. What later surprised me was that he isn't even the only one from the Monogatari series, Nadila, a supporting character, being voiced by Katou Emiri, who previously voiced Hachikuji Mayoi. But it doesn't stop here. The entire cast is filled with well-accomplished voice actors, and it shows: the voice acting is incredible. Heck, we even have Merry from the infamous pillow-tugging anime Makura no Danshi, here in the role of Kakushi Goto's editor Tomaruin Satsuki. The style of comedy ranges from light word-play and Nichijou-style overreaction to otherwise everyday events, to various verbal misunderstandings between characters having humorous consequences. I probably wouldn't recommend it to someone still uninitiated to Japanese humor, as it's presence is quite strong here. It never goes so far overboard to sound unbelievable, leading to quite grounded scenarios. Each episode has a similar structure, generally about Kakushi Goto's everyday: Kakushi's daughter Hime is doing something that either might uncover her father's secret of being a mangaka or is otherwise doing something where Kakushi feels he must intervene. The stuff that happens afterwards is the sauce of the show. The original manga was written by Kumeta Kouji, probably best known for Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, and the artstyle is very much intact in the anime adaptation. The ending theme looked like it was drawn by kogecha/bard713, who I'm a big fan of (as far as I know he was still alive then). This anime does something special with its format I've never seen before. It solves the problem most 12-episode anime struggle with, where an interesting plot premise is established in the first episode, only to reappear in the last three episodes (or even less), the episodes in-between being nothing but filler. Kakushigoto by definition doesn't have this problem, as its plot is interspersed among all episodes, each having a short segment dedicated to an ongoing (more serious) storyline very much related to the otherwise comedic everyday happenings. The watcher therefore gets satisfaction on both fronts. To just quickly address why the scores I gave aren't higher. The story was OK, nothing too deep or interesting, what makes it above average even is presentation. Sound-wise this is also average, if not for the choice of ending theme. The characters are fun and definitely pump up the enjoyment but don't stand out too much themselves, most of them have pretty shallow personalities (not to sound pretentious, they don't have to be super deep and multi-faceted, but they shouldn't be one-trick ponies either). But, luckily, the whole is greater than the sum of it parts, and even though it's, at least on paper (minus the art, the art is amazing in its own right), slightly more than mediocre, I still happily binged it. From reading the synopsis, I never thought this would be so enjoyable: even though it's gimmicky at the core, the execution is superb. All in all, this felt like an anime made for people like me. The father-daughter moments were made sympathetic, without being overly sentimental. The comedy was funny. The art-style was modern and refined, quite similar to studio SHAFT's works, which I am a fan of. The characters felt well-characterized and each fulfilled a fitting role in the cast. I never skipped the opening or ending theme. If still unsure, I suggest you to just watch the first episode, it's well-representative of the whole anime.

I absolutely adored this series, and I really didn't expect to at all. It sounded like a funny enough premise, but the emotion in Kakushigoto blew me away. I've seen a lot of people talk about this series being incredible because it touches on parents' secrets from their children, but the point I kept coming back to while watching this series--a point which I loved--was seeing how Goto-sensei was learning from his daughter in every episode. There were silly scenes and heartwarming scenes and bittersweet scenes where that was evident, and I found it so clever that that's how this narrative built up the relationship between Goto-sensei and Hime. Of course, there were also the general moments of interaction between the two that made Kakushigoto feel very inviting, in which Goto-sensei would do something kind for Hime or Hime would express her love for her father--those moments, too, really laid a solid foundation for the story of Kakushigoto to be revealed on top of. Though this series is primarily a comedy, I was very impressed with how the comedy served every aspect of the anime, not just the funny bits. It felt like every piece of Kakushigoto mattered because it wasn't just the story that had to feel warm and entertaining--it was the characters, too. The story itself, mostly told in bits and pieces across the whole season, was unveiled beautifully. It was very minimalistic in its approach--it didn't ever give out a bunch of information at one time until the series neared its end, which actually heighted the experience because it felt like there were higher stakes involved the longer the series went on. I will say that the ending did feel just a touch too convenient compared to the hints that get dropped all along the way, but I still think it was carried out well because of all the solid work that was done prior to that. Basically, Kakushigoto was an incredible experience. As I said, I didn't expect to love a series that seemed to mostly be lighthearted comedy, but it worked so well because it wasn't aimless--it had a purpose, and that beautifully crafted purpose is what makes this anime so special.

[Non-Spoiler Review] Kakushigoto is every bit heart-warming as it is bittersweet. It's wholesome, funny, has the ability to make you cry, and it's likely you won't find a female character as adorable as Hime. This is another anime I found randomly and turned out to be an absolute gem. The cover of Kakushigoto drew me in as well as the description, and the first episode pretty much set it in stone. I enjoyed every minute of it. Goto, as the MC and Hime's father, is funny, overprotective, well-written and a really good dad to Hime. Who wouldn't be, when your daughter is that cute and an absolute angel. The wholesomeness of Kakushigoto will probably make me want to watch this again, and might end up becoming one of my comfort animes. There is a plot though, so it's not just filler episode after filler episode. Though even the fillers are really fun to watch and don't feel like a waste of time. I liked that I couldn't predict anything that was going to happen and it was pretty fun seeing the job side of how a manga is made, though I'm aware it's not entirely accurate. All the characters add to the story and play a part in either Goto or Hime's life. The character design is quite simplistic but it really suits the tone of the anime. It just works. For what it is, Kakushigoto excelled in its art for the story it was trying to tell, not to mention the OP is one of my favourite OP's. Toumarin lowkey riled me up, even if he did serve as a comedy device. Though wholesome at heart, you'd be surprised to find out you might end up crying in certain parts. Kakushigoto has some darker elements that, although aren't totally brushed over, fall into the background because the thought of it is already depressing, actually covering it might just break everyone's hearts a little. There's a serious undertone that is easy to spot, but isn't at the centre of the story. The focus is on Goto making sure Hime is happy, healthy and well-cared for at all times. And that's what I love about it. I totally recommend this anime, whether you're a fan of Slice of Life or comedy, it has its fair share of both in every episode. A really easy watch and I'll most likely be back to watch it all over again.

the poster looks like a young man forcing a child to come with him. The story didn't had any logic. My 5yr old nephew is super brainy and as a matter of fact all the kids now a days are really brainy, but this drama shows a kid that is a complete idiot. The scenerio was made to seem funny but was not funny at all. The thing that made me curious that the girl was shown alone so i thought that the father had died but how? That is the only point that made me give this series a 5 pointer. the story didn't had any weight.

*spoilers ahead* I'll start with that i was somewhat disappointed by this title, and personally wouldn't really suggest people to watch it, although most seem to have enjoyed it regardless. As it is in such cases, let's start with the good... The art and sound are ok. No, not good, just ok. ... And that's it. So, what's the rest? Well, imagine a show that's 4/5 parts Zetsubou sensei, and 1/5 parts usagi drop. Now imagine that both of those are much less good anime, not 7.5-9/10 (depending which of these shows we're talking about, who you are and how you liked them), but 5-7/10... And you get Kakushigoto. Let's start with the first part - Zetsubou sensei. A small part of Zetsubou's charm is that you can't really take it seriously, nor should you. That's already crossed out because despite trying to be a comedy, it keeps bringing up a looming promise of something bad in the future with flash forwards at the end of every episode. Next up is the comedy itself. While Zetsubou didn't ALWAYS hit, it made you at least chuckle a lot, and when it did (which is rather often), you'd be rolling on the floor. Here? There's much less of that, and barely a handful of truly funny moments... Next is the overall topic. Zetsubou sensei is all over the place, laughing at anything and everything, from Japanese politics and celebs to space and sex... Its also a SOMEWHAT tricky thing as you need to understand the subject to get the joke, hence a lot of dry moments and screen fulls of data Zetsubou is famous for... Here? The only topic most times is manga and manga artists. And not only do i barely care about the topic and find it boring (or at least the anime made it super dry), but even if you DO love it, it really isn't a topic that can last you a whole series (or at least it doesn't here)... So, as a comedy its honestly rather mediocre. What about the 'Usagi drop elements'? Well, guess you get some moments of touching, awkward, funny father and daughter interactions... But they're rarely THAT touching and nice. Then there's the drama element... And this one fails almost entirely because most of it is 1-3 minute segments after every episode... So, you get a lighthearted comedy show, a tiny glimpse of somewhat gloomy feeling foreshadowing and future exploration of the daughter into her father's past and family history, and then... ANOTHER lighthearted comedy before another glimpse! Can you take it seriously? Do you even fully remember those little bits after an episode or two to piece it all together? And in the end you get a slightly dramatic conclusion that resolves in a really boring and stress free fashion, into a happily ever after kind of ending... So it fails as a drama and father-daughter slice of life too. So yeah, final verdict - i wouldn't recommend this to anyone, aside maybe huge manga industry fans... I give it about 6/10, if that, because most the points come out of it being decently made, but i HAVE to take away a lot more for it not really working at anything it sets to do, and being kind of a pain to watch on top.

He doesn't draw hentai so I don't really know why it's such a big deal that he has to hide his career, but it'd also be hard to make the show as pure and wholesome as it is if it were hentai. Though this piece opens up a chasm in my heart of my lost love and the child I never had, it's a poison I took with joy. Beyond a selfish romantic needing love, this is that of a father's boundless love for his daughter, Hime. There is no forced drama, only an intense overwhelming sweetness of what can only be considered the most wholesome content to exist in media, laced with a somber tone of a missing mother, and a vague future. Though the show very clearly reaches into your heart to pull on its strings as it hints toward the end, by the time you arrive at the finish line you'll openly weep and be happier for it. I wish only that this show were longer, I can't think of any other show similar to this in being only pure wholesome content, almost completely devoid of drama. Something to make me forget the general heartache that is, living.

OVERALL: It's a good anime to watch if you don't want something too serious, but has a small element of mystery and emotion, as long as you don't care about the lack of noses too much. ENJOYMENT: I liked it more than I thought I would. There weren't any moments that felt irritating to watch unlike a ton of anime. STORY: It's pretty funny with loads of over the top reactions from pretty much everyone other than Hime, the only child we see. The "mystery" caught me so off guard, but I totally welcome it. There is one plot point that becomes important that seemingly spring out of no where and I do wish it was covered more, but oh well. Miscommunication is almost the main theme, and a good chunk of comedy or lore is based on it. If you absolutely hate it when characters don't communicate, then avoid this work. ART: The characters are simple, too simple at times. The lack of noses does take me out of the scene pretty often. The animation was very intense at times, yet always consistently good. SOUND: Nothing too crazy other than that dog... that cursed dog... it bumped the score up. CHARACTER: I absolutely hated the editor guy, he sucks and is nothing but trouble. The majority of the cast is completely forgettable with no distinctive personality other than "works with a manga artist" going for them.

Damn this show was a surprise, this show came out of nowhere for me and is probably one of my favorite animes right now. It reminds me a lot of another favorite of mine, seishun buta yarou, not in genre or story, but because the show draws you in and you are expecting one thing but it turns out to be something completely different. This show was really heart warming and almost had me crying. In my eyes this show is a masterpiece, this is why: Story: The story is heartwarming well thought-out and progresses smoothly throughout the show. Well the synopsis is misleading making you expect something similar to eromanga sensei it is more similar to shows like Usagi drop. 10/10 Art: The art while I think is fantastic I believe it is the only category I wouldn't give a nine or higher. DO NOT GET ME WRONG the art is beautiful and the show looks great, but it is not the strongest part of the show. 8/10 Sound Sound quality was fine on the website I was using to watch it. 10/10 Character: This is the tricky one, while I do love all the characters in the show and they all interact perfectly, there is very little character development. The most notable example of character development would be Hime after a time skip (but most of this was sudden development not seen over time). While this show does not require much character development to be good I think a little more would be more appreciated. 7/10 Enjoyment: Had trouble going to sleep after finding this anime. 10/10 Overall: This show was great, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys wholesome slice of life anime series and/or Usagi drop. 10/10

Have we ever made a promise to ourselves? It certainly happened to everyone. Promises that may relate to both what we would like to do in a certain future but also secrets that have led us to hide some of what we do not want to show to any of ourselves. In the work called Kakushigoto, this theme of "promise" predominates, which turns out to be the generating fulcrum of the whole story. Based on the manga by Koji Kumeta, the story (set in a Tokyo neighborhood called Nakameguro) tells the story of his father and his little girl after they lost their mother in an accident. In their relationship, however, there is a rather unusual fact: the father, in order not to reveal his profession as a mangaka, lies every day to his daughter masquerading as a "perfect father", so that she can grow up in a healthy environment. This is because the protagonist draws manga of a "certain caliber" that talk about uncomfortable and erotic situations, a genre that could basically highly upset a little girl. Overall it is a work that contrasts comedy with seriousness, trying to make less monotonous those events that resume the life of the protagonist, acting to carry out his usual duties as father and artist. A gimmick that initially does not start well, due to a presence, too coarse, of excessively comical scenes, which however then tend to balance with dramatic and mysterious elements, as the series thicks. The protagonist is in the end a person like all the others, with his flaws, which are highlighted especially in those events that show off his work and the dialogue he has with his colleagues. The relationship with these is quite different; in fact, she doesn't need to hide those feelings she hides whenever she tries to keep her secret in front of her daughter. In the various scenes, therefore, the comedy is smoothed by a certain sense of fatigue and worries that the protagonist will face, in order not to be crushed by it. The style is certainly not canonical and also reflects the light-heartedness of that normal life that we do every day. Minimalist and essential, the design is not very detailed in the faces and environments, with a fairly minimal presence of breathtaking scenes that make the places represented unforgettable. Nevertheless, color has an important action, that is to communicate to us the essence of the work, presenting itself, almost never, neither too bright nor very off. Color also wants us to enter a common, calm world, with an unusual hint of nostalgia. Moreover, the games of shadows and lights also make a lot of use in this series, representing in a few moments what we can call "the mask of the individual". Dealing with the pain of a loss and at the same time raise a daughter without missing anything both love and necessity, is a difficult task for one person. The contrast between desire and necessity is inevitably another fundamental theme that can be found by seeing the soul. I also appreciate the music that fits the context, sufficiently. Above all, in its musicality and words, the opening of Flumpool "Chiisana Hibi" which speaks of the fact that we must always look for a way to achieve our desires, despite the problems related to our choices implemented in the past. As a final consideration, I can say that Kakushioto is an anime that effectively manages to leave a trace in our hearts of the topics covered. Could we have done better? Perhaps, but at least the memory of having lived, in some way, with the "real" problems of these protagonists, which can resemble those with which we ourselves live in our world. Desires, indissoluble loves, hopes for a better future, happiness in being alive. This is what we will find in Kakushigoto.

I'm not exactly sure what I expected from this anime. All I know is that it was quite popular and it's a slice of life which I haven't been watching recently. So yep, I added it in my list immediately. Imagine my surprise when I found out that it's a comedic one too. I wasn't totally sold when I watched the 1st episode, but as I proceeded, I just found myself enjoying it. It was actually pretty funny too. I always love father daughter stories (everything family-related) and this one just fills up my heart. I just love their relationship, it was also a plus that the plot is quite new to me. I love slice of life but I don’t always have the chance to watch a lot from that genre these days, so it’s really refreshing to read something new once in a while. I also have a feeling that it’s somewhat based on the creator or maybe someone he knows. The character designs and animation is kinda different from the usual anime that I watch, but I usually settle after a few episodes, and I just did that in this anime as well. And I absolutely love the opening. I don’t think I have something negative to say about the visual parts actually. Sometimes I get so picky with that aspect, but most of the time, as long as it’s nice to the eyes, then you won’t hear any complaints from me. That ending left me bawling my eyes out. It was really heartwarming, I’m glad I decided to watch this series.

So yeah, this was really good. I laughed and I cried. The jokes may not have always been belters but they were making me chuckle and smile and nothing ever felt strained or forced, which is probably the best sign that the writing is sharp. I love Ichiko and her stranger-danger baton or whatever that she wields. I've come to understand that I have a weird soft spot for the passing of time that isn't seen by the audience. Like there's a jump forward and it can be days, months, years later and the characters now have to deal with whatever confronts them or what they have to remember from that time. It also makes endings more touching because I leave and don't get to see how these characters get to change. I may not have the wherewithal currently to go through some long media, but it does give me a certain appreciation for the abstract ending that just goes in all places like an artistic explosion. Both of these things kind of keep me from finally finishing Twin Peaks, but for Kakushigoto, it does a fantastic job of building itself up and letting everything fall into place at the final episode. You get your happy ending in a comedy show focused on a family but dammit you're going to have some heartache along the way. This is the second show I've seen that was released this year that is "about" creating anime, and while Eizouken is a lot of fun, this has a much stronger narrative, especially in the ending. I don't know what I could say that I could call a legitimate complaint. I love the simplistic art style <i>and yet</i>, this is key, it's aesthetically pleasing, stylish, and the movement is fluid. (That's at western animators, specifically American. I don't want to beat the CalArts meme drum but it's just such a lower quality of work.) I love the weirdly Christmas-like ED, and all the characters are cute and fun, even if Tomaruin is out here trying to TomaRUIN the show. Ok, I'm done.

I binged this anime a day before it's final episode aired because of it's ending. I had seen this anime quite a fair bit around social media and how people are in suspense over it's ending that it really made me interested in watching it. Initially, the art style seemed kind of weird to me because of the shape of the characters and how it included some real life elements in it' such as in the background scenery. However, it has grown on me because of how simple it is. The shapes and lines that makes up the people and objects in this anime does a great job in accentuating the colours, making everything look bright and vibrant despite having a relatively simple art style. The art style is actually a blend of Koji Kumeta's drawing and Shaft's animation. Think of a mix between Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei (one of his other works) and the Monogatari series. I liked the sound, the opening and ending felt really retro and I just loved the nostalgic vibe it gave. Characters wise, I would kind of say Hime and Kakushi are a great father daughter duo. Their relationship just screams wholesome vibes everywhere and I felt a sense of admiration towards Kakushi for the sacrifices he makes for Hime and the things he does to protect and love his daughter. For the story, most of it is actually a comedic slice of life kind of thing. Each episode follows some gag in Kakushi's job (usually involving his attempt to hide his job) with a sad/worrying foreshadowing of the ending. The problem I had with this anime was that the foreshadowing was too "overdone". By that I mean it just makes me worry so much that it's always at the back of my mind and it kind of gets in the way of the ability to truly enjoy a happy or wholesome scene because you know something messed up is going to happen. The final episode is where everything goes down and I got to say, I was a little bit disappointed at it because it was not what I thought it was. But, I think for the good of the show, it was best that it was not. Regardless, it was still emotional and the last few scenes gave me a huge sense of relief and satisfaction. Overall, I would rate this anime a solid 8/10. It was denied a 10 because of the over emphasis of the foreshadowing that kind of interfered with my ability to enjoy it. Everything else was decent though but neither was it anything remarkable. The art style is a first for me and I think not being creeped out by it is already good enough. I would definitely recommend this to people who are looking for their next slice of life anime or a starting anime if you want to binge Shaft's other works. If your're looking for something heartwarming or want to reminisce about the days your dad carried you from the car to the sofa when you fell asleep in the car, this is the anime to watch.

Kakushigoto tells the story of Kakushi who is a Manga artist and his 10-year old daughter, Hime. Kakushi draws Manga with dirty jokes for a living, but he doesn't want his innocent daughter to find out. Therefore, he dresses up in a suit to work and does whatever he can to hide his profession. I LOVE THIS ANIME! I'm a sucker for storylines like this and the fact that it gave a few insights into how Manga works in Japan is an added plus. I completely enjoyed the father-daughter dynamic and the laughs they were able to elicit from his desperate attempts to keep his day job a secret. The jokes were incredibly funny and I found myself laughing out loud a lot while watching this. Also, it had its dramatic moments that threatened to have me tearing up. With all its colorful side characters and ridiculous misunderstandings, I truly enjoyed what was going on. However, at its core, it was a simple story of a father doing everything for his daughter. I don't have a kid, but this is what I believe parenthood is all about, and watching Kakushi strive to meet his daughter's needs was really touching. The animation was very fitting and the music had such nostalgic vibes. Kakushigoto was a good time and if you enjoy a good comedy with some heartwarming drama, I won't hesitate to recommend this.

As for me, it turned out to be a weak average. The inferior composition of the family has already become frequent in the anime, the only difference is how this situation is presented. Well ... for example, IMHO: You can go along the path of drama and tell what sacrifices a father has to make in order to combine work and raising a child without support from his mother. You can follow the path of comedy, for example, in such a story there will be a very independent daughter and not very independent, but a cheerful father and this should be sad, but somehow funny moments come out. (There was something similar in the movie Good Fellows) This is all I need. In the center of the plot, Kakushigoto is the next father and daughter without a mother, but from these initial conditions it did not work out either in comedy or in drama. For comedy, there are too rotten jokes and there are no pronounced gegovye moments. And under the drama, a total of two series is given in strength, and then they are sucked from the finger. It was especially “interesting” to listen to a retelling from a secondary character, how difficult it was for the main character when a black stripe entered his life ... Maybe it was worth filming about this anime ?! Add to this the ever-shifting emphasis on mangling, but it’s still more boring than in the main line. Ongoing is still not bad for viewing a title, but if you look at once, then the flaws are striking. P.S. And the most rabid character in the anime is Tomaruin-kun. P.P.S. But the very sweetheart of the title is Nadila-chan ^ _ ^ P.P.P.S. Oh yes, and everything else can be from the fact that the title was simply crookedly adapted in the anime. Как по мне, получился слабый середнячок. Неполноценный состав семьи уже зачастился в аниме, разница лишь в том, как эту ситуацию преподносят. Ну...например, имхо: Можно пойти по пути драмы и рассказывать на какие жертвы приходится идти отцу, чтобы совместить работу и воспитание ребёнка без поддержки со стороны матери. Можно пойти по пути комедии, допустим, в такой истории будет очень самостоятельная дочь и не очень самостоятельный, зато весёлый отец и это должно быть грустно, но каким-то образом получаются забавные моменты. (В фильме "Славные парни" было что-то похожее) Это я всё к чему. В центре сюжета Kakushigoto очередные отец и дочь без матери, но из таких изначальных условий не получилось уйти ни в комедию ни в драму. Для комедии тут слишком тухлые шутеечки и нет ярко выраженных геговых моментов. А под драму уделяется суммарно от силы две серии, и то высосанные из пальца. Особенно "интересно" было слушать пересказ от второстепенного персонажа, как нелегко пришлось главному герою, когда в его жизни наступила чёрная полоса... Может стоило именно об этом аниме снять?! Добавим к этому постоянно сдвигающийся акцент на сферу мангоделанья, но там всё ещё более скучно, чем в основной линии. Для просмотра тайтла онгоингом ещё неплохо, но если смотреть всё сразу, то недостатки бросаются в глаза. P.S. А самый бесячий персонаж в аниме - Томаруин-кун. P.P.S. Но самая няшка тайтла - Надила-чан ^_^ P.P.P.S. Ах да, а ещё может всё от того, что тайтл просто криво адаптировали в аниме.

The premise of this story is fantastic. Not very often we get a single parent set anime and i can't help but feel the anime has not used it to its full potential. I have not read the manga so perhaps the manga does but from some one going in pretty much blind only knowing the set up I can't help but feel there was more to be offered here Spoilers ahead from here!! I felt the biggest problem that up until the last episode Gotou felt very one dimensional he never really goes beyond the "i must not let my daughter discover what i work as" guy until near the end of the show. I can't say this show had me laughing out loud or feeling sad as certain parts were going for but it certainly does have it's heart warming moments and it does make for a pleasant watch over all. I wasn't keen on the animation style when i first seen it and by the end i wouldn't say i liked or disliked it. Fantastic opening and closing I very much enjoyed them nothing during the actual show really stood out though overall it is a relaxing show to watch and some of the interactions between Gotou and Hime are very heart felt and they feel like a father and daughter getting along well. I think a 24ep run would have been a great benefit to this show so we didn't have to well rushed towards the end and could have seen more characters develope but I think the ending was decent enough as stuck the landing well enough 7/10 for me. Worth the watch but just lacking a small bit to make it great

TL;DR - If you're in the mood for an anime that's a little more relaxing, funny, cute, and slightly tinged with sadness you'll definitely like Kakushigoto. Although somewhat similar to Usagi Drop, it's important to note that some of the comedy relies on a lot of puns and wordplay in Japanese. Heck the title of the show is a three way wordplay regarding Kakushigoto meaning a secret, kaku shigoto meaning drawing for work and Kakushi Gotou the name of the main character. You'll be able to get the main story without extensive knowledge but a lot of little jokes and dialogue won't make as much sense. It would also definitely help knowing a bit about how the manga industry runs. This anime is cute as heck. Charming is one of the best words I can describe it. The simple, bold, bright visuals work great for this story and the animators make great use of the simple designs. All the voice actors are great and each of the characters have their own little personality. There's a sense of mystery that the anime sets up that makes you want to keep watching and although it doesn't quite stick the landing, it wraps almost everything up in a relatively neat little package. If I were to criticize any aspect of the show I do believe that the ending is a bit rushed, I found myself rewinding parts of the episode as some of the plot developments speed by and take a bit to process. Overall, Kakushigoto hit all the right buttons for me: A cute, never weird father-daughter relationship Relaxing, for the most part lighthearted vibe And a somewhat satisfying ending that wraps up most of the major plot points.