Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu

Here we have another romcom from winter of 2025, a season in which there are usually a lot of romances.

-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 little 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 it's not a school romance that we're already used to seeing with withdrawn teenagers.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 rather just develop an already established relationship.

-What kind of romance is this?
It's a no-nonsense romance anime with a VERY FAST development of the relationship and with a good couple and relatively generic supporting characters, but they are fun. So if you just like a slower romance like the angel next door, no, this anime isn't for you.

-What about the story?
Well, as simple as the story is, it’s quite functional, generating some funny and amusing scenes which are amplified by the charismatic main couple.
For those who are not used to see romances of this type, probably might be quite surprised with this anime.

-Conclusion
So far, this is one of the best romances of this season, because it is a kind of romcom not much explored and does not have as many clichés as many romances in this season. Overall, this anime is similar to Otaku ni Koi with a development of the relationship of the main couple like Tonikaku Kawaii with some changes.

-Warning
This analysis covers the first 3 episodes of the anime, so some things in the plot of the anime may change. When the final episode of this anime comes out, I intend to do a more well-crafted analysis on it.

This show is fine. I did not find the characters particularly interesting. You're not really given a chance to get attached to the two protagonists or their relationship. They have the occasional hiccup but it's always resolved in the same episode (which is not a bad thing, in comparison to other romance series stretching out simple conflicts over multiple episodes). In general, though, it feels like every episode hits the same note. I've found myself bored as I continue to watch it. If you just like romantic fluff, you might enjoy this. If you are looking for something more character-driven, however, I would look elsewhere.

It's a sickly sweet romance where the twist is a simple one and that is keeping a relationship under wraps at work to "avoid making things awkward". A premise which can instigate a vast amount of ideas to work with. Not the most genuine premise ever and it may feel forced or artificial at times, but it does lead to a lot of comedic/romantic moments which is what the audience wants.

I'm not sure if it's because I'm around the same age group as these fucking goofballs (31 years, married and divorced young, now it's just me and my cows), but watching them go from ... pure intimacy to unbearably cheesy anime tropes with all the nervous/timid energy to boot, these grown ass adults, is more tiring or unappealing rather than cute/wholesome, which is obviously what they're actually going for with these moments.

The fact that I can pretty much find every trope/situation this show has to offer in your run of the mill Highschool romance/romcom, doesn't help much either. OK, they're together at the beginning of the show, not a common occurrence in anime, sure, but hardly revolutionary. The sex is a hit with the fans and why wouldn't it be, the vast majority of anime shy away from such affection, but then treating this show like it's the best thing since sliced bread is a little much for me. I will not be swayed by it's variety in development lol, it may even come across as a little cheap writing ploy to draw viewers in right away which will stay for the long run, it's not the only anime that had a sex scene in it's first episode this season (though this one was done far better than the one in Around 40 Otoko no Isekai Tsuuhan, at least it felt organic in this show lol).

I don't see many others echoing my thoughts on this show in the forum episode threads, sometimes you just want cute and wholesome and I understand that, but the interactions and developments just take me out of it far too often for me to carry on with the show. I just expected a bit more with this "adult cast" workplace show.