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Kotaro Lives Alone

2022Show1 season10 episodesTV-14

AnimationDrama
93
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Rotten Tomatoes100%96%
93
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Rotten Tomatoes100%96%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Kotaro Lives Alone episodes

1 season · 10 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.8
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.9
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 8.6
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 8.1
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 8.1
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 8.3
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 8.4
  8. S1 E8 Episode #1.8, 8.1
  9. S1 E9 Episode #1.9, 8.6
  10. S1 E10 Episode #1.10, 8.9

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tomoe Makino
Written by
Kei Shimobayashi

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Facts

March 10, 2022 · March 10, 2022 · Ended

First aired
March 10, 2022
Last aired
March 10, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Parental Substitute, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, Rules of Orphan Economics +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Kotaro Lives Alone?"

Questions about Kotaro Lives Alone

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kotaro Lives Alone?

Netflix

In the United States, Kotaro Lives Alone streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Kotaro Lives Alone worth watching?

93
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 93 (IMDb 8.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (90).

Is Kotaro Lives Alone okay for kids?

TV-14Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for suicide themes and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Kotaro Lives Alone?

5 h

About 5 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 27 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2022.

Will Kotaro Lives Alone make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Kotaro Lives Alone plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Kotaro Lives Alone in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.