Kakushigoto
Sumino Yoru
- Mangaka
- Sumino Yoru
- First published
- 2018
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Romance · Drama · School Life · Slice of Life
- Content rating
- Safe
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Where it came from
Kakushigoto, authored by Kouji Kumeta, began its serialization in Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Magazine in 2015. The story centers on Kakushi Goto, a manga artist who goes to great lengths to hide his profession from his young daughter, fearing that the crude humor inherent in his work might jeopardize her perception of him. The series serves as a poignant, meta-fictional exploration of the life of a mangaka, balancing lighthearted comedic episodes with a deepening sense of melancholy regarding the passage of time.
Kumeta, already well-known for his distinct satirical style in works like Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, utilized Kakushigoto to delve into more personal themes of parenting and legacy. The design and visual storytelling reflect a shift toward a softer, more emotive aesthetic, contrasting the absurdity of the manga industry with the genuine warmth of the father-daughter relationship. It was well-received by readers for its balance of cynicism and sentimentality, eventually receiving a faithful anime adaptation that cemented its reputation as a heartfelt character study.
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