Kotaro Lives AloneA 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.
WriterYu Sato
Episode 1
Mar 10, 2022
A strange four-year-old boy named Kotaro moves into Shimizu Apartment all on his own. He doesn't seem to have any parents or family around.
Episode 2
Mar 10, 2022
Karino figures out why Kotaro talks the way he does: he's copying Tonosaman, his favorite cartoon character from a show that's about to end.
Episode 3
Mar 10, 2022
When he sees someone handing out free balloons, Kotaro tries to collect as many as he can. But there's a reason he wants so many balloons.
Episode 4
Mar 10, 2022
Kotaro's friend Kakeru has a maid who takes care of everything for him, so Kotaro decides to show Kakeru how to do things for himself.
Episode 5
Mar 10, 2022
For some reason, Kotaro is very particular about his tissues. He wants expensive, soft ones because they're "sweet." Later, Karino figures out why.
Episode 6
Mar 10, 2022
A man named Aota moves into the building for a month. When he asks Kotaro to be his friend, Karino gets suspicious — and a little jealous.
Episode 7
Mar 10, 2022
A girl named Kana starts coming over to Kotaro's house to play everyday after kindergarten, but she never seems to have fun.
Episode 8
Mar 10, 2022
Karino brings Kotaro and all his friends to the movies. Kotaro wants to see the new Tonosaman film, but the other kids want to watch something else.
Episode 9
Mar 10, 2022
Whenever Kotaro goes to see the neighborhood dentist, Dr. Ohba always takes the time to talk to him and ask him lots of questions.
Episode 10
Mar 10, 2022
One day, a woman Kotaro doesn't recognize comes to pick him up from kindergarten. She says she's Karino's ex-girlfriend.
Alunauwie
@Alunauwie
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)
