A super funny and sweet comic about a single dad trying to keep his career a secret from his daughter. The shenanigans are hilarious in this story. The father daughter relationship is absolutely charming. This was such a fun read and I can't wait to read vol 2.

Kakushigoto is an humorous manga about a dad who is a R18 manga artist and try to keep his work a secret from his daughter. The manga is divided in chapthers that are little events that occured in the artist's life. There are also a few special notes from the creator itself.
The relationship between Kakushi Goto and Hime (father and daughter) is so precious. He wants that she see him like a good example. Hime wants only what’s best for her father.
I like how secondary character have importance in this manga, my favorite is Hime's sensei.
Kouji Kumeta show how be a manga artist in Japan isn't easy like we think.
The art style isn't my favorite but I've enjoyed it.

Kakushigoto: My Dad's Secret Ambition is a very cute and humorous manga about a single father raising his daughter and trying to hide his occupation from her at the same time. The manga is setup as short chapters of each escapade/event, and the humor tends to hit in rhythms similar to how 4panel manga does. Most of the humor is derived from misunderstandings or close calls with Kakushi Goto and his daughter Hime.

While father and daughter are the main focus here, I found the supporting cast to be super interesting. In this first volume, we did get to see a bit of each character more than I expected and got to get a good glimpse at their personalities as well. I have to say my favorite being Hime's teacher who is a fan of her father's work, yet tends to misunderstand him in ways that leads her to think there are budding feelings.

Overall I think this is a very amusing read that people should give a chance. It can switch between laugh out loud and heartfelt moments seamlessly. I believe this series will be nice to read with ample time between volumes, as I do worry that this premise could get tiresome if you try to binge read. Overall I have to recommend this series and I'll definitely be checking out the next volume to see how this series grows moving forward.

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book in return for an honest review.

What the book is about:
Volume One of Kakushigoto is about a father who is also a daring manga artist. During this volume he spends his time drawing, trying to be a good father and also keeping his job from her.

Pros:
The art is really cute and it was actually the art that made it stand out to me
The relationship between the father and daughter is adorable
Very readable in terms of how the dialogue and art is planned out

Cons:
Couldn't grasp my full attention as I don't think it is my type of Manga

Rating:
3⭐

Would I read it again:
Sadly, I don't think I will.

Would I recommend it:
Yes because even though it isn't for me, I am sure other people would like this premise!



https://www.dannisbookreviews.com/post/kakushigoto-my-dad-s-secret-ambition-vol-1-by-kouji-kumeta

Personally, I really liked this manga, I thought it was a concept that could come up between a parents career and wanting to keep their children free from worrying, knowing or being ridiculed because of it. A topic that could occur anywhere, not just in Japan with being a creator. I didn't, however, realise that being a manga creator would be held accountable with those varying jobs.

This was a 3.5 star read for me; It was so close to 4 star, but I wasn't gripped quite enough for that. There were many aspects of this manga that I did enjoy; the uncontitional love he had for his daughter, that he would to anything to keep her safe and happy, how he worried the lack of maternal figure would affect her, and how much he wanted for her to be untarnished by his career. Unfortunately, for me the repetition of his worries, somewhat made it less impactful for me. I think if these were being released as issues, they would have been far enough apart that it wouldn't have made such an impact but reading this through in under 24 hours- it seemed a little much, but I didn't let that stop me and I'm glad I didn't as the ending as made me want volume 2 all the more.

This truly was a beautiful story of a single father trying to do his absolute best for his ten-year old daughter who is his world. The artwork is clean, and the translations are easy to follow. I will be on the look out for the next part - I need to know what happened!

This manga had a lot of potential but unfortunately, it just didn't work for me. I really loved the art style and I found it to be really interesting seeing the behind the scenes of a manga artist. However, the way the story was actually told (in very short chapters) was really jarring and made it really hard to connect to the characters and understand what was really going on.

I really did love the plot of the story. It made me think alot about what goes into being a manga artist of such a genre. You never think of their life, their family, etc. This book kinda of humanized manga artist as well as erotic authors to me. It got me thinking probably more than intended. The dad’s actions were so dramatic it was hilarious. The art was good as well! I’d definitely like to see how this story ends.

Single dad taking care of his daughter, those stories have always touched me. The love a father had for his girl is unimaginable, especially in this one. He wants her to remain pure while he does what he does best. Even if it's not so honorable.

It's a humor manga and the puns the Japanese so love, are seen in the names of the support characters. It's cute and the story intrigues me. It's been awhile since a read a comedy manga with a good story. I'd definitely recommend this to other manga lovers.

This follows a father and daughter as the father tries to hide his job from his daughter. I generally love relationships between family members but the over the top reactions from the father were repetitive and I was not that interested in what happened. I do think that if given the chance I would try to read the second vol to see if I connect with the characters more.

As the synopsis says, the basic premise of this is a father who is a manga artist hiding his profession from his kid, Hime. When was first published, he used his real name, and since his most famous series involves a lot of NSFW humor, he doesn’t want her life to be affected by his name, so he takes a lot of precautions to keep his professional life away from his home life. He changes from a business suit (Hime thinks he is an office worker) to a casual outfit on the way to his studio, takes care to dissuade her from the general area itself, has even gone as far as to communicate to her teacher that he is hiding his profession (said teacher is also, incidentally, his fan AND has a crush on him), and his league of assistants are trained in emergency drills where they have to prepare for a situation if Hime ever walks into their studio.

The humor is a lit outrageous, but that is because Goto himself is very concerned and goes to worst case scenario at the drop of a hat. His older assistants are used to it, but a new one questions a lot, which is how we get most of the exposition. Along with that, he also relates some of the joys and most of the perils of working in the manga industry, and it also has an entertaining editor character. At home, Goto’s and Hime’s interactions are so adorable – you can see how much he dotes on her, and how much her image of him drives a lot of his decisions. Hime herself is so cute, and while as a kid, doesn’t understand much of what her father fears she might catch on, but she is also mature in a sense. I am not a big fan of the character design (can’t make out anyone’s ages) but I like the clean lines of the artwork and the expressions for the characters, as well as all the ridiculous tid-bits and scenarios!

What's your secret?

From the author of Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei and Joshiraku, Kouji Kumeta brings us Kakushigoto - the story of a mangaka whose sole purpose in life is to hide his career from his daughter.

The life of a manga artist is anything but luxurious - back-pains, bad hygiene, poor mental and physical health, these are just some ways to describe a mangaka. And to find success in such an industry, one must be prepared for impossible deadlines, constant online harassment, and condescending looks. For artist Kakushi Goto, his career was met with moderate success. But everything changed the day his daughter was born. Who would want to be related to a dirty gag manga artist? What would she think of her father if she knew he drew such crude comics for a living? In order to give his daughter Hime a normal life, Kakushi Goto has vowed to hide his career as a mangaka from her. And so we have Kakushi Goto's kakushigoto (a double meaning, can be read as both "secret" and "drawing job").

What ensues from here is a mixed bag of genres and themes - part meta-commentary on the manga industry, part workplace comedy, part wholesome family slice-of-life, and part mystery/drama. Even with such a loaded portfolio, Kakushigoto tells the story of the Goto family succinctly and to great effect. The interplay between the characters is rife with double-meaning, satire, and foreshadowing. Goto and Hime are a loveable main duo and the supporting cast covers a range of perspectives and personalities. Each chapter offers insight into the entertainment industry, parenting, and social interaction. While not always having the most gripping plot, it's an excellent character-driven story. Kakushigoto is always deliberate in its messaging and the themes it's trying to get across.

It should be pointed out that while much of Goto-sensei's career is based on real-life experiences from Kumeta, it is by no means an autobiographical work. This is nothing new for Kumeta, but for the uninitiated, it could be seen as such. For those who are new to Kumeta's work, prepare yourself for one of the most satisfying manga designers in the business. With about 30 years under his belt, Kouji Kumeta's manga looks very clean. It isn't the most-detailed or pretty, but what it lacks in substance it makes up for in style and layout. Kumeta's character designs are slick and minimal, sharing many similarities with pop art, the designs seem to burst out of the page. Not only are his designs appealing, but his page layouts are some of the most calculated and well-balanced I've ever seen. It isn't as simple as a traditional page layout like the Z-pattern - each image flows organically, leaving little space between panels. Some of my favorite details come from the visual tricks employed by Kumeta, as characters rest their hands on the top of a panel box, or the way objects move from one image to the next. Kumeta's intuitive layouts and designs are on full display for Kakushigoto.

I've been writing weekly reviews for the Kakushigoto anime as it is currently airing, and while I really enjoy the anime, this is one of those examples where the manga elevated the source material greatly. Much of that is due to the story's focus on manga. Of course, a manga about making manga will have its fair share of poking fun, and Kumeta is surely doing that here. Every couple of pages will have an author note from Goto-sensei, similar to a weekly manga magazine, or maybe Goto will throw shade at one of Kumeta's contemporaries. Those 4th-wall breaking elements as well as the written portions from Kumeta are a great addition that the anime doesn't provide.

With the anime approaching the final episode, the manga is slated to release its final volume at the same time. This is only the first volume, but from what the anime has shown me and from what I've read here, I'm captivated by the look and feel of Kakushigoto. While I look forward to how the story will end, I'm even more excited to re-experience it as the manga gets released Stateside.

This manga was funny, and some of the jokes made me laugh out loud. The father/daughter relationship was very sweet and reminded me of Haruhi Fujioka and her dad from Ouran Host Club, and Hime herself reminded me of Tohru Honda. (Hime being a bit clueless and Naive. The manga itself was atmospheric and heartwarming, and I learned a surprising amount about the manga industry.

I am very interested to see where the relationship between Hime and her dad leads, and see what other shenanigans they get themselves into.

"Right from the get-go, Kakushigoto: My Dad's Secret Ambition has already caught our attention. With such a catchy title, we can’t help but give the series a chance. That titular secret ambition sure does not disappoint. After all, just how many of us want to become an erotic mangaka, right? Fine, that may be more than what we’ve anticipated. Nonetheless, the series has already got us hooked, line, and sinker from the very beginning. In addition to that, the manga’s smooth, simple art style is both easy on the eyes and soothing to look at."

It has a cute premise but I found it dopey and too silly. Also, Hime is possibly the dimmest child every born, and while it's adorable that her dad wants her to be proud of him, it's just too convoluted a premise.

I loved this so much !

Thank you to the publisher for giving me a free copy of this manga in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this. I saw the title and I was like "Oh no what's going to happen." It started of very strong with the key to the shed and since then I couldn't keep my eyes off this volume.

The story follows Kakushi Gotou who is a single father an raises his daughter Hime. However what Hime doesn't know is that her father writes perverted manga volumes online. And Kakushi likes to keep it that way and will do anything to prevent her from seeing it.

When I saw Koji Kumeta I had to read this! I read his Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei series so I was really excited to read this volume, and I'm happy to say that I wasn't disappointed at all! I Absolutely loves the art once again, he really has a specific style and it makes me want to read more and more. It's absolutely beautiful and I could read it all day. I also really loved the jokes in this. I laughed out loud so much and would not stop for multiple pages.

This volume is pure gold and I can't wait to read the other ones in the future!

Aww, that was adorable. Our MC is so worried about doing right by his little girl that he goes to the most hilarious lengths to hide what he does for a living.

Definitely worth it if you're looking for a lighthearted read about a father loving his daughter with everything in him. The bonus insight from the author is also nice.

I can't wait to see what Vol 2 has in store.

This manga is about a single dad, Kakushi Gotou and his daughter, Hime. Seemingly they live an ordinary life as Kakushi is a manga artist. The only thing, which creates the problems is that he doesn’t want for her daughter to know about his real job, as a dirty manga artist. It’s quiet hard as he is a really well known person and it causes the weird situations during the whole story. It was a funny, silly and cute read for me.

Kakushigoto is not a new manga to me. I've been watching its anime adaptation since it started airing about two months ago and man... I was hooked. Story focuses on a young manga artist, who is also a single dad, trying to prevent his ten year old daughter finding about his job. Why? Because he draws dirty manga. Yep, that's the whole premise.

I'd like to say that first thing that totally captivated me was unique artstyle of Koji Kumeta. Some might say it's weird, but I love it. For plot itself... it's a bitter-sweet slice of life, focusing on Goto's daily lives. It will definitely hit you harder if you are parent yourself, but even so... it's just sad. We also get some scenes from future, with Hime finding his dad's secret. What lead to this? Read to find out.

I usually prefer manga over anime, but Kakushigoto is great in both mediums. Can't recommend this enough.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kodansha Comics, and Kouji Kumeta for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this book was cute and funny. It features a dad who draws adult manga and he tried to hide this from his daughter. He is also single. Whatever happened to mom is only very slightly touched upon in the first volume. A lot of this is about his work and hiding the titles and characters from his daughter. She thinks he's a businessman, but he cannot tell her his dirty secret!

This was a cute and fun first volume. I also like the structure. The very beginning and very end feature a moment when the daughter gets to see her dad's secret for the first time when she turns eighteen. This is a manga I wouldn't mind continuing.

The plot falls a little flat. It’s really silly, bordering on completely unbelievable - and without the presence of any actual teens in the story (this book is going to be cataloged under YA in my library). I don’t know how appealing it will be to fans outside of manga circles.