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Kobato.

2009·Show
24Episodes in1Season·NR
83
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3

Heart

Deeply moving and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Fantasy and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Kobato is a girl who came to earth to fulfill her wish, which is to go to a certain place. To fulfill that wish, she has to find a bottle and fill it with scarred hearts. Together with her "teacher," which is a stuffed animal, she search for the scarred hearts. However she may not fall in love with any person whom she cures the heart of.
Heartwarming FantasyEmotional HealingMagical RealismHopeful & WholesomeGentle Slice-of-LifeCharacter-DrivenForbidden RomanceOptimistic OutlookBeautiful Animation

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Is Kobato. worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kobato. rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How many seasons does Kobato. have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Kobato. air?

It ran from 2009 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is Kobato. in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Kobato.?

4CADEJPUS

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