Add to My List Add to Favorites Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Kotaro Lives By Himself Japanese: コタローは1人暮らし English: Kotaro Lives Alone More titles InformationType: ONA Episodes: 10 Status: Finished Airing Aired: Mar 10, 2022 Producers: None found, add some Licensors: None found, add some Studios: LIDENFILMS Source: Manga Genre: Slice of Life Theme: Childcare Demographic: Seinen Duration: 26 min. per ep. Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older StatisticsScore: 8.171 (scored by 95,059 users) 1 indicates a weighted score. Ranked: #4222 2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #1487 Members: 166,732 Favorites: 2,142 Available AtResources |
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Mar 10, 2022 issa_labshat Recommended I've been waiting for this to drop ever since it was announced during the Netflix Festival Japan last November. I stopped what I was doing at the last minute before the show was released on Netflix. I binged all 10 episodes. And here's my review Story. Art Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 10, 2022 sweatbar Recommended This is my first review on MAL. After watching this I got a feeling that I have to adapt someone so we both can have a good life. Truly enjoyed it to my fullest If you are having a dull / bad day or if you are feeling lonely just take a peak at this master piece and you won't regret it. Perfect character development and color balance will sooth your mind . This will give you a feeling on how kids react and what they expect of you even though they are not requesting it from you. Eagerly waiting for season 2. Hats off for ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 10, 2022 Jhavibi Recommended After so long... Since that February 2022 that I saw this in "coming soon" on Netflix, finally, on the day where I had one of the most important exams of my life, finally... Kotaro has come out. It can be one of the happiest days. Why? Because everything is happiness now! Despite the hard family problem of him, he has come to save us! to us!, with the vibes of God from him. Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 13, 2022 terisuo Recommended okay.. i normally don't write reviews but this anime deserves an amazing review! I thought it would be some boring slice of life anime but i ended up loving everything about it, i honestly did think it would be some wholesome anime about a kid and some few adult friends but its more than that.. there are many loveable characters especially kotaro himself, HES THE CUTESTT!!! This anime is like poco's udon world (which is super adorable, go watch that one like rn) so yeah! this deserves a season 2.. so hopefully there will be one soon!! I HIGHLY RECCOMEND BUT WARNING U WILL SOB ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 11, 2022 Vansiee Recommended I'm mad at how low the rating is, truly a trainee to how dishonest mal can be, sure the at is leaving sometimes but that is nothing compared to the characters and the overall sorry. If you ever been a child in that situation or can sympathize this is a truly tear Keller for you, as I currently work this at 8am with very puffy eyes. The length is amazing and the stories are so forfilling. You get the message everytime, I have learn so much from this 4 year old kid. THE DIALOGUE is excellent, and every moment they want to hit you in ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 20, 2023 DwarfHolly Recommended This anime just leaves you contemplating life I sware... Kotaro Lives Alone is a type of story I stive to write myself. Sure the artstyle is a bit odd but I like it, it sets it apart from other animes and adds a another layer to it! Because Kotaro is animated in such ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 13, 2022 algoPotaku Recommended It is an anime of life stories where we see a 4-year-old protagonist who lives alone. From that the story begins to develop, honestly it seems to me one of the best anime that netflix has financed because it seems very unique in its style. The animation is normal, it doesn't stand out at all but it isn't bad either, the soundtrack is good, it has its beautiful moments, the character design seems very cute, I like the development that they put into the protagonist and his companions. I think the story is beautiful and how you feel that love for the protagonist. I loved ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 16, 2022 Drangerous Recommended A blend of comedy and drama that tackles real life issues in a simple yet heartwarming way. Kotarou lives alone is an anime that presents itself in a very straightforward fashion. Episodic in nature, like some 4-koma mangas, we go from one short story to another. There is an overarching plot about Kotarou's past that gets revealed slowly during the course of the show, but the main attraction of this series is definitely the relationships between the characters and the lessons to be learn from every story. To start, what makes this show better than it's competition is the way the relationship are handled. While the comedic ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 10, 2022 meridiasbeacon Recommended I didn't know this gem existed until accidentally finding it. When I started it I couldn't stop until I finished. It's simplicity is its greatest strength. Kotaro's naivete is so very endearing. Despite knowing how much I loved it, I find it hard to put my thoughts into words. It had me laughing and crying at times, honestly I hope more people find out about this anime and watch it. It deserves to be watched and appreciated. To me, this story is about finding comfort in the unlikeliest of places. Honestly, its so unique I have nothing to compare it to. Now, what I really ... Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 20, 2022 sdw13 Recommended Having bad day? just watch this anime and it will make you feeling better. Ten for story Ten for art Ten for sound Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 9, 2022 daaphish Mixed Feelings *No Spoilers* Summary: Story: 5/10 Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 9, 2022 PixelB Mixed Feelings "Funny how?" Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 12, 2022 11th1 Recommended First, I recommend watching this anime with caution for those who have experienced an eating disorder, child abuse, abuse, or negligence because it can be a lot for some people. All in all, I like this anime - it's good because I think it can remind people of the importance of the early childhood stage and how crucial it is to one's development in life. This heartwarming story follows a young boy who became very independent at the age of 4, living independently and his neighbors collectively caring for him. It reminds us why we don't curse or be a certain way around children to ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 15, 2023 Siaksx Recommended "Kotaro Lives Alone" is a rollercoaster of emotions that had me oscillating between the warmth of human connection and the chilling emptiness of solitude. It's rare for a series to evoke such a gamut of feelings, but this one managed to pull at every heartstring. From the outset, the plight of Kotaro, a young child living on his own, is enough to break anyone's heart. Every episode drew tears from my eyes as I watched him navigate the challenges of loneliness, hunger, and the myriad hardships of his life. The depths of his resilience and vulnerability were both heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measure. Shin's character evolution ... Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 3, 2022 B4ggedMilk Recommended Yah, Nah, Meh TLDR: Yah, This is the most emotional anime of 2022, watch it Story: Yah Art: Meh Read more Open Gift Report
May 29, 2024 Mr_funny_bd Recommended This shows somehow triggers PTSD most of which never happened but yet somehow relatable. It's a story about a child filled with mental scars as if his whole existence is a scar to himself. Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 3, 2024 yoong01 Recommended "Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi" is about a 4-year-old kid living alone and interacting with his community. At first glance, it seems like an ordinary slice-of-life anime, but it actually delves into themes of domestic violence, broken families, and child neglect. What's special about this work is that the author doesn't depict the domestic violence directly to shock the audience. Instead, the story hints at heartbreaking reasons behind the child's strange behaviors while living alone. This subtle approach is more challenging because the author needs a deep understanding of an abused child's psychology to create convincing plot points. Therefore, I think it's a remarkable piece. Initially, I dropped the ... Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 23, 2022 Jeans_lily Recommended I just want to start off by saying i watched this when i was four months pregnant and had no idea i was four months pregnant, and after i found out, my reactions to this anime made SO much sense! I was seriously bawling my eyes out hard. And the heavy themes are even more poignant since Ive given birth to my own little boy. Yes the anime has some flaws and i just seriously cannot get behind the "one piece" ish art style the characters are so silly looking, but im really glad i got over it and gave it a chance. I dont ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 18, 2022 deeman010 Recommended I'm incredibly biased with this Anime. My childhood wasn't the best so a lot of the moments just hit really hard. I teared up or cried almost every episode. This just hit way too close to home and if I could my enjoyment would be Story: The pacing is on point, it doesn't dwell too long on a particular premise. The structure of the episodes feel more like a bunch of skits with an overarching theme. Art: The art was fine and did its job. I'd say the animation is normal but the character design is what stood out to me. Most of the side characters ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 31, 2022 kchakrak Mixed Feelings Let's get this started by saying if it wasn't for the Mizuki episode this would've rated much higher. Talking to my friends I know I'm not alone here, but the message sent and the way it was handled was dreadful. Kotaro Lives Alone, somewhat bizarrely, doesn't really focus on Kotaro for much of it's runtime. It seems to aim to be about victims of unfortunate circumstances or abuse and healing (it's not an Iyashikei though as Kotaro goes through zero character growth, among other reasons). The protagonist is, largely, the Mangaka next door and this acts as a strength as however weird and mature Kotaro ... Read more Open Gift Report More Reviews |
