8.1
Bakuman
2010
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.
Episode 1Mar 10, 2022 · 27m · ★ 7.7A 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 2Mar 10, 2022 · 28m · ★ 7.2Karino 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 3Mar 10, 2022 · 28m · ★ 7.8When 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 4Mar 10, 2022 · 27m · ★ 8.0Kotaro'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 5Mar 10, 2022 · 27m · ★ 7.0For some reason, Kotaro is very particular about his tissues. He wants expensive, soft ones because they're "sweet." Later, Karino figures out why.
Episode 6Mar 10, 2022 · 27m · ★ 7.3A 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.
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.
Rie KugimiyaKotaro Sato (voice)
Toshiki MasudaShin Karino (voice)
Junichi SuwabeIsamu Tamaru (voice)
Saori HayamiMizuki Akitomo (voice)
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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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