Summary
Can You Keep a Secret?,a.k.a.I Have a Crush at Work,is a romantic comedyslice-of-life animebased on Akamaru Enomoto’s Japanese manga of the same name. The show revolves around recurring themes of personal growth, vulnerability, and workplace dynamics as it explores the touching love story of Yui Mitsuya and Masugu Tateishi.
With the office serving as the setting for most of the story, the series sheds light on the complexities of pursuing romantic affairs within a professional environment. Despite revolving around serious themes that can have far-reaching implications in real life,Can You Keep a Secret?manages to retain a light-hearted and humorous tone throughout. It’s no surprise, then, that it has amassed a decent fanbase, who might be interested in watching shows focusing on similar storylines and themes.
7My Tiny Senpai
Romantic Story of Two Colleagues
Viewers who enjoyed watchingCan You Keep a Secret?and are looking foranother workplace romance seriesshould addMy Tiny Senpaito their watchlist. The anime revolves around ordinary office worker Shinozaki and his senior coworker, Shiori Katase. Their professional relationship develops into something more as they navigate the challenges of the workplace, developing into an emotional dependence on one another.
Over time, Shiori becomes overprotective and begins to show subtle signs of affection. Shinozaki starts feeling the same way, unaware of how to resolve the romantic tension between them.My Tiny Senpaifocuses on the hilarious drama that unfolds as they navigate their feelings and develop the courage to express their emotions.
Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura’s personalities are worlds apart, and they appear to have nothing in common. While the former is respected by her peers as a beauty with brains, Miyamura’s cold and quiet demeanor does not attract the same attention. But when fate brings them together and the unlikely acquaintances open up to each other, they realize that they have a lot in common, which paves the way for their friendship and eventual romance.
Horimiyais not a workplace romance animelike IHave a Crush at Work,but it recounts a heartwarming love story that fans of the latter will surely find entertaining.
Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiyaare ranked top students in Japan and are enrolled in the well-known Shuchiin Academy. They work together to lead the student council and are envied by their peers, who feel that they are made for each other. But despite having feelings for each other and knowing that they are a great match, Miyuki and Kaguya are each too proud to propose first, leading to hilarious mind games in a bid to outsmart each other.
I still remember clearly when we first met. You hadn’t the slightest interest in me. So I worked hard. Harder than I ever had before. You’ll probably never know how happy I was when I finally beat you at your best. I felt a glimmer of hope in my chest that just maybe we could one day stand on equal footing.
Kaguya-sama: Love is Warrevolves around Shirogane and Shinomiya’s romance and the unending drama that it leads to. While they are not dating like Masugu and Yui, the duo is desperate to keep their personal feelings out of the public eye. Like the deuteragonists fromCan You Keep a Secret?, they face an uphill struggle that is complicated by their prideful and futile desire to not propose first.
When Hana Uzaki enrolled in college, Shinichi Sakurai was the last person she expected to reunite with. Once her senior in school, Shinichi was no longer the active senior she once knew and had turned into a lonesome student who preferred his own company over socializing.
Spoken like a true loner!
Determined to change him, Uzaki convinces Sakurai to join her in her efforts to make college life more exciting. Interestingly, Shinichi does not say no to Hana and actively participates in her hijinks and shenanigans, slowly forming a close bond with her.Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!is a hilarious yet heartwarming romance anime that entertains and beautifully captures first love, with all its imperfections and charm.
3Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun
First Love of a Clueless High Schooler
Focusing on a romance that blossoms in the midst of comedy and misunderstanding,Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kunis a fun watch that will appeal to people who enjoy shows likeCan You Keep a Secret?The series revolves around Chiyo Sakura, a high school student in love withthe shoujo manga artistUmetarou Nozaki. Desperate to make him notice her feelings, she accidentally ends up becoming his assistant after a series of misunderstandings.
Chiyo goes on to make many new friends along the way, still clinging to her hopes of someday making him fall in love with her. The series focuses on the adorable dynamics between Chiyo and Nozaki, exploring how their bond develops in the midst of hilarious workplace drama, with each episode bringing a unique amalgamation of laughter, romance, drama, and friendship.
2My Senpai is Annoying
The Love Story of an Ordinary Saleswoman and Her Senior
Futaba Igarashi is a saleswoman who works for a trading company. Her senior coworker, Harumi Takeda, frequently makes fun of her short stature and treats her as if she were a kid. Although Takeda appears to not take her seriously, deep down, he values her and understands that she is a dutiful and hardworking employee. When they first started working together, Futaba and Harumi’s relationship was strictly professional, but over time, they started developing a bond that goes beyond the workplace.
My Senpai is Annoyingis alighthearted romance animethat fans ofI Have a Crush at Workwill probably enjoy. Both shows are set in similar settings and explore similar themes.
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otakuisa story focusing on workplace romancethat blends personal relationships with professional settings, creating circumstances for heartfelt moments, humor, and misunderstandings. The series explores the challenges of balancing romance with one’s hobbies and workplace norms, which may feel relatable to people faced with similar obstacles in life. The on-the-job romance will interest fans ofCan You Keep a Secret?
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku(a.k.a. Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu) follows Narumi Momose as she arrives at her new office, determined to ensure that no one finds out that she is an otaku. Unfortunately, Hirotaka Nifuji, her old friend from middle school, also works there and knows her secret.
As Hirotaka learns that Narumi’s ex broke up with herbecause she is an otaku, Hirotaka suggests that she date someone like him who shares the same interests as her. Realizing that they might be the perfect match because of their shared passions, Narumi accepts his proposal, setting the stage for an endearing romance filled with workplace antics and humor.
