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10/03/2022 Animation, Drama, Comedy 0h 27m
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Overview

A lonely little boy moves into a ramshackle apartment building all on his own and makes friends with the broke manga artist who lives next door.

Top billed cast

  1. Rie Kugimiya

    Kotaro Sato (voice)

  2. Toshiki Masuda

    Shin Karino (voice)

  3. Junichi Suwabe

    Isamu Tamaru (voice)

  4. Saori Hayami

    Mizuki Akitomo (voice)

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Full Cast & Crew

Current Season

Season 1

 2022 | 10 Episodes

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Reviews

A review by Alunauwie
Written by Alunauwie on 2025-11-11
Kotaro Lives Alone beautifully blends humor and heartbreak through the story of a brave little boy living independently. With polished animation, thoughtful character growth, and deeply human moments, the series explores themes of strength, loneliness, and the longing for acceptance. Beneath its simple premise lies a tender reflection on how children often bear the silent weight of being “strong enough” to be loved.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
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Status
Ended

Original Language
Japanese

Original Name
コタローは1人暮らし

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