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Kakushi Gotou is a somewhat popular manga artist whose works are known for inappropriate content. Because of this raunchiness, when his daughter Hime was born, he vowed to keep his profession hidden from her, believing that she will be disillusioned if she finds out. This paranoia-induced belief leads Kakushi into hectic situations. Despite being a single father, he does his best and often resorts to extreme ends just to protect his secret, such as guising as a salaryman every day or holding emergency drills in case Hime somehow finds her way to his workplace.
Kakushigoto tells the story of a father and daughter living side by side, maintaining their peaceful existence as the father attempts...
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What is Kakushi Gotou hiding from Hime in Kakushigoto?
Kakushi Gotou hides that he is a manga artist known for crude or adult-leaning comedy. He fears his daughter Hime will be embarrassed or hurt if she learns what kind of manga pays the bills.
Who created Kakushigoto?
Kakushigoto was created by Koji Kumeta, the manga artist also known for Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei. The anime adaptation aired in 2020 and was produced by Ajia-do Animation Works.
Why is the title Kakushigoto a pun?
The title can mean 'hidden things' in Japanese, which matches the father's secret profession. It also echoes the main character's name, Kakushi Gotou, making the title part character joke and part story premise.
Does the Kakushigoto anime cover the whole story?
The 2020 TV anime has 12 episodes and gives a complete-feeling version of Kakushi and Hime's story. A 2021 compilation film, Kakushigoto: Himegoto wa Nan Desu ka, adds and reframes material around the ending.
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