Review of Kakushigoto

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 dayjob 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.