Audience reviews
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chumchummaru
Something like a wedding in 365 days.
It's just a shame that it's so similar to that. Here they're already dating, but they've still created meaningless rules that make it look like a childish romance. On the other hand, it had a few sex scenes that were only hinted at, which looks more mature, but I found it unnecessary since the characters don't behave like that for their age, which just ruins the whole plot. I liked the supporting characters and their relationship more than the main couple. It's just a shame that it took ¾ of the anime for them to get together.
I literally liked Keisuke's behavior more than everyone else who made a drama out of their relationship at work. God, why are such characters always secondary.
So my question is: are you dating or not? Who are you making such unn…
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One of the better romance anime out there, mostly because of how straightforward it is with the chemistry between the two lovers. Lots of other romance anime are the "slow-burn" type, which is fine, but often times that burn is so slow that it practically makes an art out of teasing the audience. This show doesn't mince words, it gives you everything you need to know right from the start and expands on it episode by episode with a relatively good pace.
While none of the characters are super memorable, you get very familiar with their social circles, which helps everything feel more intimate, personal, and connected. Most scenes are paced very well, they dont drag on longer than they should and not a single episode feels wasted. Masugu & Yui are just so adorable together, its always a joy…
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Initially I avoided this anime because I thought it'd be another silly 'adult' romance where adults are actually teenagers pretending to be grown up. We all know the bs tropes. But... due to a late night binge watch because of an exhausted nervous system desperately looking for something to unwind to... I was pleasantly surprised.
The couple are in a relationship they wish to keep private from their work environment. One can understand how they are both reserved people, not wishing to draw attention to themselves or be disruptive at work. We see how they manoeuvre through the challenges of work while maintaining a healthy relationship. Both characters are supportive, open, honest and communicate their needs and feelings. There are obvious signs they are physically intimate, but its not sm…
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A romance anime that quietly sticks with you. Not the loud, heart-racing kind, but something warm and calm. Instead of focusing on the usual will-they-won’t-they or ego-driven push and pull, it’s about living in a relationship that’s already official—and that alone makes it feel different from most romance anime.
What I really appreciate is how mature the relationship feels. They accept each other, support one another, and the conflicts are grounded and realistic. No over-the-top drama, no pointless pride. When problems come up, they’re handled slowly through reasonable communication. Even the resolutions are gentle, never forcing emotional reactions from the viewer.
The anime keeps a consistently peaceful vibe. It’s easy to watch, not mentally exhausting, and doesn’t demand too much fro…
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This deserves a good point just because of the effort and courage to make an office romance that seems to be targeting a more mature audience, it's part of the "wholesome romance" genre and I am pretty much okay with this. Sometimes you just need to sit down and relax; no drama, no cliche, nothing more complex than a couple trying to enjoy each other's company. Maybe some spicy moments here and there because they have to hide their relationship.
You should watch this if you are looking for a series that fit the needs mentioned above. If you're looking for an anime that takes itself seriously, then you will unlikely to enjoy this series.
That's being said it also kind of hurts during the episodes, I have never felt more single in my life.
Read at the sourceEzequielcs
A great anime to relax your mind after a tiring day at work.
Its specialty is showcasing the simple everyday life of a couple secretly dating.
It may seem boring at first glance, but it's actually quite cute and satisfying to watch. You simply don't need to exhaust yourself watching it, and that's what I liked most. The secret is to watch it on days when you're really tired and want nothing more than to enjoy a slice-of-life anime in the late afternoon on a rainy day.
Plus, the romance progresses beautifully and realistically! No clichés... lol
Brazilian Version (Original text)
Um anime muito bom para relaxar a mente depois de um dia bem cansativo de trabalho.
A especialidade dele é trazer as coisas simples do dia a dia de um casal que namora escondido.
Pode parecer chato a primeira vista…
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Alright, let’s start with the basics.
Animation: 6.5/10 – Decent, especially for the genre.
Story: 7/10 – The basics done right.
Soundtrack: 6.5/10 – Nothing memorable, just the basics done well.
Romance: 10/10 – Perfect. Exactly what every romance anime should be.
Comedy: 8/10 – I really enjoyed it.
Now, let’s jump into the positives – which, frankly, is everything about this anime. So yeah, no negatives this time. I wholeheartedly recommend this one. If you're into romance, watch it. Seriously.
The romance? It moves along beautifully. There’s real development, it flows naturally without any annoying third-party interference. None of that godforsaken cliché where a kiss or emotional moment gets interrupted and dragged out for 24 episodes, only to be blocked by a falling leaf or a stupi…
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It's a nice and refreshing watch, something you can complete in a single day
The art style is generic, of course I'm not expecting impact frames from an office romcom like this, so I had low expectations as always; it's not exactly spectacular, but it's not an eyesore either, the fact that it's pleasant to the eyes is what makes it great. The characters weren't meant to be outstanding, the fact that they're all boring all the more makes them more relatable and attractive. The overall story is what takes the cake here, it's supposed to be a vanilla office romcom, and it executed it well. Basically, what I like from this series is that it's a normal anime with normal characters having normal romance and normal sex. If anything, watching this anime can be likened to eating a vanilla ice crea…
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This was such a great anime! It feels everyone is sleeping on it. Mitsuya & Tateishi are co-workers in different departments in a sweets manufacturing company,they recently started dating inspite of feeling a little weird about having to face familiar people and having to act aloof amongst them,while falling deeper in love. It's a simple premise & the story as such doesn't have too much to offer. But the characters are absolutely fabulous. The dialogues are so grounded & the interactions are so well-written! The office backdrop is also used well with work & work hours being characters of their own. The side characters are also excellent. We even get another romance in the same office. There is so much here to carry on for seasons upon seasons.
If you are looking for a mature,grounded rom…
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Another one of the shows that has a great general premise, but then doesn't do much with it for most of its runtime. The main recommendation I got for this show was that it was "different" to a lot of other romance shows and if you just look at the surface level elements, then you might even agree. After all, this show starts of by having the two characters already be in the relationship and they even have sex in the first episode. But if you look past these simple changes, then you will notice that the romance isn't that much different from your typical romance. Which is a shame, because it didn't have to be.
So let's start with the first aspect, the fact that they are already together. While most hail this as a revolutionary idea, it just creates more problems than it "solves". Don't ge…
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an anime that I expected more of the same and surprised me, really a couple where to hold hands does not need to be in the last episode... lol, I thought the plot of the two trying to get ahead in life was cool, and just for the record this is an anime so don't try to bring this to real life because it's obvious that life will not be that easy, anyway it's very good it avoids many cliches and it doesn't take years for a romance to develop. the animation is not the best, but it fulfilled the main thing at least which is great. I love romance, it's my favorite genre, but I confess that I was already tired of it always being the same thing, and even in these adult romances, there are some that I watched that, my god, the couple doesn't go beyond holding hands, and look, I've watched many, man…
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its like working! anime but more on work and more on secret romance, nice to watch in my own opinion, hard to explain the other else cause theres not really much to say it was kinda mid, so mid that it makes me desire for more impact plot, all i can say is this is the kind of anime where all about good romance and all of that romance scenes get compiled into 1 video then post it in youtube then all of the viewers will love it cause its giving them diabetes
mixed feelings for recommendation for sure since it was kinda "ordinary"
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I've seen several people complaining about this anime, and while I respect everyone's opinions, I think most of these complaints don't have much of a solid basis. The biggest reason people seem to complain is that the romance is already firmly established from the first episode, which is quite different from most anime.
Because of this, it feels like an anime without a real conflict or goal, which is very different from typical romance anime. The fact that the main characters are a couple who openly show their affection, love, and desire for each other from the start can make some people uncomfortable.
That being said, I do agree that this anime lacks some drama or conflict. In theory, "the biggest obstacle"—which would normally be the development of their relationship—has already been o…
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Not only was it the best romance of the season, we're also facing the best office romance.
The story is simple, an office romance that wants to remain hidden between the parties. Kono Kaisha arrived without any kind of spotlight on it, and it's not like it really needed it. The story knew it had the necessary quality to attract attention without even the need for publicity. The anime doesn't just aim to place two lovebirds in an office so they can constantly display affection. They play with the elements of a secret romance to tell various aspects of the protagonists' lives. During work, the focus is on professional and work-related topics. While during free time, it's when we get mushy. This duality suits the show quite well because it never feels cloying, but it also doesn't feel like i…
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I’m a sucker for office romance anime. One of the very first romance/slice of life anime that I watched and really liked was My Senpai is Annoying, so when I Have a Crush at Work - or ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’ - aired from beginning to end, I loved it all the way through. I think this anime suddenly dawned on me that the office romance genre is probably one of my favorite subgenres of the anime romance category.
I think the reason why this anime, along with other office romances, have unexpectedly started to click for me has to be that these shows not only stick out compared to the rest of the romance genre, but utilize story beats that really enhance the narratives in the anime. ‘I Have a Crush at Work’ revolves around Masugu Tateishi and Yui Mitsuya, two office workers in the same compan…
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In the desert of romance anime, there seems to be countless tired, boring, and cliché titles that all feel the same, with no development or even actual relationships. But this feels like a tall, cool glass of water. A refreshing take on romance that romance fans need much more of. I Have a Crush At Work is an adult romance anime that follows two office workers in a secret relationship. By adult, I mean two actual adults who are in a relationship. And thanks to this one aspect alone, this is more interesting and compelling than most high school anime.
The story follows two office workers, Masugu and Mitsuya as they live their lives having a secret office relationship. The story is simple, but the setting and characters are what makes it effective. There's no high school melodrama nonsense…
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-Why watch Kono Kaisha ni Suki?
If you've ever watched any anime of this category, you probably know that usually it takes a long time to develop the main couple's relationship, with characters that are often generic and with generic stories (60-70% of these animes are school romances, a genre that was very popularized by Toradora and Oregairu, but few anime manage to take inspiration from them and do a good job). Returning to the topic, in the case of this anime, it starts with a small difference: it's not a school romance that we're already used to seeing with withdrawn teenagers. We have adults who, it sounds like a joke, but they ACT LIKE ADULTS. The anime doesn't follow those clichés of romcoms that go to great lengths to show tiny progress in the relationship of the main couple, but…
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Romance anime can be a mixed bag. On one hand you’ve got the nearly incessant barrage of seasonal high school romance wherein teenagers experience their first love and spend an entire season building up to a confession, on the other you’ve got the occasional adult romance where the only difference between the cast and the teenage romance I just mentioned is that they’re physically adults. However, they don’t actually do anything to set themselves apart as adults. They just feel like physically older teenagers doing the same stupid stuff, not communicating, running from their feelings and acting like losers whenever they’re around the opposite sex. Enter Konosuki, I have a crush at work. It blows my mind how this didn’t get licensed by the major streamers because I can confidently say this…
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A Refreshing Workplace Romance
Workplace romances in anime are rare, and even when they appear, they often lean into unrealistic tropes. I Have a Crush at Work takes a different approach—one that embraces realism while still delivering the charm of a classic rom-com.
The story follows Yui Mitsuya, a competent yet somewhat reserved office worker, and Masugu Tateishi, her diligent coworker. Their workplace romance begins in secret, which leads to both comedic and heartfelt situations. The show does an excellent job of portraying the nuances of dating in a professional environment, from stolen glances at meetings to the fear of getting caught by nosy colleagues.
While the premise itself isn’t groundbreaking, I Have a Crush at Work excels in its execution. The chemistry between Yui and Mas…
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I Have a Crush at Work — An office/workplace romance in 2025 that's way better than expected? What in God's name did we ever do to deserve this?
The one of the few Winter 2025 titles that neither Crunchyroll nor other Western contemporaries have managed to license out of the cesspool of the majority of shows that fare worse, you'd think that at least they have a show that, say, isn't from the likes of Hidive's S-Rank Behemoth, which is almost borderline Hentai, or Amazon Prime's Ubel Blatt, which is over-the-top violence and gore. And it's in this hindsight that the Asian Chinese streaming entities of Bilibili (alongside Ani-One Asia) will take cover for the shows that, while their appeal will vary, sometimes this is easily a W for the rare case to say that Crunchyroll just does not cater…
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