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Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu is an anime about two coworkers who, despite their seemingly dislike for each other, are secretly dating and navigating the challenges of maintaining a romance in the workplace. While the premise is simple and somewhat generic, the show manages to keep things interesting and avoids the "all fun with no substance" pitfalls. It's easily one of the best office romance series and this season.

This is a show that presents its characters as functioning adults who handle their relationship and workplace issues with a reasonable degree of maturity. The intimate moments between the protagonists are portrayed thoughtfully, ... and the conflicts are not needlessly drawn out. These don't determine the quality of the show but it's refreshing to see them in an office romance.
The character development is fair, as we witness the growth of the couple both as partners and as individuals, tackling work challenges and personal issues together. The characters for the most part feel relatable, and you can easily empathize with their diverse perspectives.

As a romance anime, you can't escape some of the classic tropes and clichés. But they don't go too overboard with it, so it's tolerable. Even the supporting characters, while not super developed, are decent enough that they don't drag the show down. Somei and Hayakawa deserved more screen time!!!

Overall though, this is a really solid, feel-good office romance. If you want something light and wholesome that'll give you the warm fuzzies, definitely check it out! It's way better than a lot of the other workplace romance anime out there.