Kotaro Lives Alone
Kotaro En Solo
Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi
Genres
- Slice of Life
Tags
all 13- OtherFound Family94
- Slice of LifeFamily Life91
- Main CastPrimarily Adult Cast85
- TechnicalEpisodic81
- DramaComing of Age75
- Main CastMale Protagonist74
- DemographicSeinen67
- TraitsOrphan66
- SceneSchool53
- Slice of LifeCute Boys Doing Cute Things50
- Slice of LifeIyashikei50
- Main CastEstranged Family50
- TraitsDelinquents26
Genres: Slice of Life. Tags: Found Family, Family Life, Primarily Adult Cast, Episodic, Coming of Age, Male Protagonist, Seinen, Orphan, School, Cute Boys Doing Cute Things, Iyashikei, Estranged Family.
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Ranked
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This Season
Rated ONA
#7
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Popular ONA
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All Time
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#42
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- Aired
- Mar 10, 2022 –
- Duration
- 26 min
- Time to Complete
- ~4h 20m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- LIDENFILMS
Alternative Titles
jaコタローは1人暮らし
jaコタローは１人暮らし
en-x-romajiKotarou wa Hitorigurashi
enKotaro Lives By Himself
enKotaro Vai Morar Sozinho
enKotaro abita da solo
thโคทาโร่อยู่คนเดียว
enKotaro vive solo
enKotaro En Solo
enΟ Κόταρο Ζει Μόνος του
Synopsis
One day, manga author Shin Karino is greeted by four-year-old Kotarou Satou, his new next-door neighbor, who gifts him a box of tissues. In Karino's eyes, Kotarou is an odd kid: he speaks in an extremely formal manner, and he lives alone in his apartment—no parents or relatives in sight. But Kotarou neither seems to mind, nor wants to rely on people. Feeling sympathetic toward Kotarou's circumstances, Karino decides to follow Kotarou to a bathhouse in case something might happen to him and there he comes to understand the little boy is not so different from him. Little by little, Karino—along with the other residents of the apartment complex—grows fond of Kotarou and his antics. At the same time, Kotarou himself might have found something akin to a family in his unique neighbors. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
One day, manga author Shin Karino is greeted by four-year-old Kotarou Satou, his new next-door neighbor, who gifts him a box of tissues. In Karino's eyes, Kotarou is an odd kid: he speaks in an extremely formal manner, and he lives alone in his apartment—no parents or relatives in sight. But Kotarou neither seems to mind, nor wants to rely on people.
Feeling sympathetic toward Kotarou's circumsta
One day, manga author Shin Karino is greeted by four-year-old Kotarou Satou, his new next-door neighbor, who gifts him a box of tissues. In Karino's eyes, Kotarou is an odd kid: he speaks in an extremely formal manner, and he lives alone in his apartment—no parents or relatives in sight. But Kotarou neither seems to mind, nor wants to rely on people.
Feeling sympathetic toward Kotarou's circumstances, Karino decides to follow Kotarou to a bathhouse in case something might happen to him and there he comes to understand the little boy is not so different from him. Little by little, Karino—along with the other residents of the apartment complex—grows fond of Kotarou and his antics. At the same time, Kotarou himself might have found something akin to a family in his unique neighbors.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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One day, manga author Shin Karino is greeted by four-year-old Kotarou Satou, his new next-door neighbor, who gifts him a box of tissues. In Karino's eyes, Kotarou is an odd kid: he speaks in an extremely formal manner, and he lives alone in his apartment—no parents or relatives in sight. But Kotarou neither seems to mind, nor wants to rely on people. Feeling sympathetic toward Kotarou's circumsta
One day, manga author Shin Karino is greeted by four-year-old Kotarou Satou, his new next-door neighbor, who gifts him a box of tissues. In Karino's eyes, Kotarou is an odd kid: he speaks in an extremely formal manner, and he lives alone in his apartment—no parents or relatives in sight. But Kotarou neither seems to mind, nor wants to rely on people. Feeling sympathetic toward Kotarou's circumstances, Karino decides to follow Kotarou to a bathhouse in case something might happen to him and there he comes to understand the little boy is not so different from him. Little by little, Karino—along with the other residents of the apartment complex—grows fond of Kotarou and his antics. At the same time, Kotarou himself might have found something akin to a family in his unique neighbors. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Kotaro Lives Alone are there?
Kotaro Lives Alone consists of 10 episodes, with each episode having a runtime of approximately 26 minutes. As the series is currently airing, please check your streaming provider for the latest episode releases.
Is Kotaro Lives Alone finished or is it still ongoing?
Kotaro Lives Alone is currently airing. There is no information yet regarding a future season, so viewers should keep an eye on official announcements for updates on the series' status.
Where can I watch Kotaro Lives Alone online?
You can stream Kotaro Lives Alone on Netflix. It is available there as part of their anime library.
What is the plot of Kotaro Lives Alone?
The story follows four-year-old Satou, Kotarou, who moves into an apartment building all by himself and begins living next to a struggling manga author named Karino, Shin. Despite his young age, Kotaro is remarkably independent and formal, leading his neighbors to look after him as they discover the circumstances behind his living situation.
Who is the creative team behind Kotaro Lives Alone?
The anime is produced by the studio LIDENFILMS and directed by Makino, Tomoe. Other notable staff members contributing to the production include Kimura, Tomomi, Satou, Yuu, and Tsumura, Mami.
If I enjoy Kotaro Lives Alone, what other anime should I watch?
If you enjoy the themes of childcare and slice-of-life storytelling in this show, you might also like School Babysitters, Barakamon, Bunny Drop, The Way of the Househusband, or The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons.
Is Kotaro Lives Alone appropriate for children?
Yes, Kotaro Lives Alone is rated PG - Children. The series focuses on gentle slice-of-life themes and the interactions between a young child and his neighbors.
Information
- Type
- ONA
- Status
- Airing
- Country
- Japan
- Aired
- Mar 10, 2022 –
- Episodes
- 10
- Duration
- 26 min
- Time to Complete
- ~4h 20m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- LIDENFILMS
Alternative Titles
jaコタローは1人暮らし
jaコタローは１人暮らし
en-x-romajiKotarou wa Hitorigurashi
enKotaro Lives By Himself
enKotaro Vai Morar Sozinho
enKotaro abita da solo
thโคทาโร่อยู่คนเดียว
enKotaro vive solo
enKotaro En Solo
enΟ Κόταρο Ζει Μόνος του
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