The chaotic story of a responsible Dad that’s also a pervy ecchi manga artist. Plot summary By night, Kakushi Gotō is the doting (single) father of a young girl. By day, he’s a published ecchi manga artist (indeed, that most honourable of professions!) And yet he’s unbelievably ashamed of his job and will leave no… Continue reading Kakushigoto episode 1 anime review
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