My New Boss is Goofy

This review of My New Boss is Goofy by Dan Ichikawa was published on August 26th, 2025 and is based on the Japanese audio, English subtitled version streaming on Crunchyroll. Please note, this review may contain spoilers.

Story & Plot
9.5/10 · My New Boss is Goofy is a very refreshing and wholesome story about Momose's experience rebuilding confidence and overcoming past trauma in the workplace. Under the new supervision of Shirosaki at a different company, viewers witness a sweet story unfold as the two handle various projects with coworkers Kinjou and Aoyama. The platonic bonds that are formed are so heartwarming, with each episode focusing on various situations and the personal lives of the characters. I found the 12 episode adaptation to be well paced, lighthearted, and easy to approach, but cannot comment on whether it lines up with the manga since I haven't read it yet.

Characters
9.5/10 · Each of the characters had such warm and loving traits with some minor flaws that aided the lighthearted and comedic nature of the anime as a whole. I really enjoyed engaging with their personalities and getting to understand their pasts to understand their present circumstances.

• Kentarou Momose · Momose has some unfortunate experiences with his old boss, but is a very competent, hardworking individual who just needs some proper nurturing and care. With Shirosaki's help, he's able to overcome his worries and accomplish a lot more.
• Yuusei Shirosaki · Shirosaki is portrayed as the goofy, oblivious boss that makes this anime so enjoyable. Though he misunderstands and can be forgetful, he truly hopes for the best for Momose and makes a consistent effort to help him.
• Mitsuo Aoyama · Aoyama, the section chief, is a kind guy who just needs some proper attention. Following a divorce, he lacks companionship, but manages to grow a good bond with Momose, Shirosaki, Kinjou, and especially Kumattechan—a stuffed bear.
• Aigo Kinjou · Kinjou had a similar experience as Momose regarding abusive bosses, but when he joins the team in later episodes, he starts to overcome his nervousness as well, contributing to a warm environment and helping Aoyama overcome some of his troubles.
• Hakutou · Hakutou is an adorable cat that acts with affection in the cutest way.

Art & Visuals
9/10 · The animation team did a great job at conveying each of the characters' emotions and setting the scenes in proper ways. I found the extra effects to be very enjoyable and funny, with the overall feel of the anime to be wholesome, vivid, and soft.

Soundtrack & Music
9/10 · The soundtrack was nice and light, matching the scenes well, but I found the intro—"Planetaria" by Fujifabric—and outro—"Hanataba" by Lenny code fiction—to be excellent for this series. With strong bases and soft vocals on the parts of both artists, there is a sense of wonder and adventure that conveys the aesthetic of the series overall.

Enjoyment
9.5/10 · Generally, My New Boss is Goofy is a great series to ease into during difficult times and is super wholehearted and sweet. Its focus on platonic friendships honors the idea of being genuine friends with peers, harboring nothing but good intentions and honest work.

Recommendation
I recommend this series to those who are looking for a nice mental break and a fun series to indulge in that doesn't take too much effort to dissect. It's also great for people looking for something surrounding platonic friendships between men that can be vulnerable, but not taken romantically.

Thank you for reading my review!