Kakushigoto Season 1

Right now you can watch Kakushigoto Season 1 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Hiroshi Kamiya — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Kakushigoto Season 1 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Kakushigoto Season 1 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Single father Kakushi tries to hide his job as an adult manga creator from the daughter he adores, a scheme that gets more elaborate as she grows. Hiroshi Kamiya and Rie Takahashi lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2020. What keeps Kakushigoto Season 1 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Kakushigoto Season 1 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Hiroshi Kamiya sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

🎬 Kakushigoto Season 1 — Episode Guide

Secrets / Wishes

2020-04-02

Kakushi Goto is a famous manga artist, but he keeps that a secret from his daughter, Hime, and will do anything to keep that secret. A new editor comes by their house, almost blowing Kakushi’s cover. Later on, they contemplate who’s actually "important."

Beach Sandals and B4 / Don’t Place, Don’t Draw, Don’t Finish Up

2020-04-09

Kakushi decides to take his assistants on a company trip to the ocean so he can watch over Hime while she’s at summer camp. Later on, Kakushi’s workplace is investigated after reports of suspicious activities.

Makeshift Circus / The True State of Manga and Muscles

2020-04-16

Kakushi’s assistants all get injured at once, making work a little difficult. Meanwhile, Hime tries to save money because she believes they’re poor. Later on, Kakushi tries to train for Hime’s upcoming sports festival and Hime meets a teenage idol.

Normale Namae / Komawari Sketch

2020-04-23

Kakushi thinks about changing his penname to something that’s not his own name. Later on, Kakushi takes Hime to the zoo so that she can do an art assignment, but he asks Ichiko to come along so Hime won’t be suspected of cheating.

Everyone Gets Their Turn in the End / You’re Spending the Night!

2020-04-30

Kakushi is asked to be a judge for the magazine’s Newcomer Awards, though he really doesn’t want to. Later on, Satsuki forces Kakushi to stay at a hotel to finish up a deadline. In return, Satsuki is supposed to go look after Hime, but…

School Rucksack

2020-05-07

Hime receives another new backpack from someone named "Naoto Date." Later on, Kakushi has an autograph signing while Hime goes to a theme park to experience various jobs.

Inuhoshiki: Dog Wanted / The One Who Connects Mother and Child

2020-05-14

Kakushi is about to finally get a dog for Hime when something unexpected happens. Meanwhile, Kakushi tries to recall an assistant he used to have that is now a popular manga artist.

Our Rough Draft / Unfortunate Memories Club

2020-05-21

Kakushi tells Hime she has to give their new dog a name. Later on, Kakushi and his assistants talk about anniversaries.

Your Lie in December

2020-05-28

Kakushi’s assistants are all motivated and excited because of the publisher’s year-end party that’s supposed to happen, but it gets canceled. The assistants try to convince him to go to another party that he could possibly take Hime to.

E10

I"S (Izu)

2020-06-04

Kakushi tries to finish up some extra work early so he can enjoy a trip to the hot springs with Hime, but he catches a cold. Later on, they manage to go to the hot springs, but it’s apparently filled with secrets.

E11

Saishukai: The Last Chapter Doesn’t Bother Her

2020-06-11

Hime wants to have a family meeting for some reason and also, Kakushi is misled to believe that his manga series is ending. Because he feels like he has nothing to lose, Kakushi goes all out in what he thinks are the final chapters of his series.

E12

Hidden Truths

2020-06-18

Hime finds out the truth about Kakushi’s past, and is in for a surprise herself.

🎭 Cast of Kakushigoto Season 1