Kakushigoto

Kakushigoto follows Kakushi Goto, a single father who hides a surprising secret from his young daughter Hime: he draws hugely popular erotic manga. He goes to elaborate lengths to keep Hime from learning what he does, inventing cover stories, staging awkward meetings, and rearranging his life so curiosity never leads to the truth. Episodes focus on everyday routines, small deceptions meant to protect innocence, and the quieter moments when Kakushi's pride and anxiety peek through. The tone flips between broad comedy and tender scenes, showing how a parent balances work, reputation, and affection without revealing plot twists or endings.

Aired in 2020, the anime adapts Kouji Kumeta's manga with series input from Takashi Aoshima. The voice cast includes Hiroshi Kamiya as Kakushi, Rie Takahashi as Hime, Natsuki Hanae, Taku Yashiro, and Kiyono Yasuno.

The show didn't sweep major industry awards, but it earned steady fan appreciation and showed up in seasonal viewer rankings. Its modest award profile didn't stop it from finding a devoted audience who praised its tone and the cast's performances.

Kakushigoto spurred conversation about creative labor and stigma, especially when an artist's public image clashes with private work. Several father-daughter scenes and visual gags caught on online, and the series became a frequent reference among anime fans discussing parenting, embarrassment, and the ways adults shield children from awkward truths.

Critics and viewers often noted the series' upbeat comedy layered over quieter emotional beats, pointing to strong voice performances and a warm visual style. With a 7.9/10 average from 137 votes, it got praise for handling secrecy, parental responsibility, and the clash between public image and private pride in a sympathetic way. Reviewers also highlighted the supporting cast, including Natsuki Hanae, Taku Yashiro, and Kiyono Yasuno, as key to the show's comic and human moments, and many felt the shifts from silly to sincere landed naturally.