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6.9 / 10(15 votes)IMDbFirst Aired: 20212 Seasons

Kotaro Lives Alone

Series Overview

Shin Karino is an unpopular manga writer and he is single. He lives in an apartment complex that has a rule forbidding children from living there. One day, Shin Karino's doorbell rings. When he opens his apartment door, he sees a small boy. The boy is 5-year-old Kotaro Sato. Kotaro Sato tells Shin Karino that he moved into the neighborhood. Shin Karino makes a weird face, because of the rule of his apartment complex. Kotaro Sato says that he lives by himself. At first, Shin Karino is annoyed by Kotaro Sato, but residents of the apartment building, including Shin Karino, become attached to Kotaro Sato.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
tv asahi
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 19 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

2021 – 2023

Premiered: Sat, Apr 24, 2021

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Jun 10, 2023

Season 2, Episode 9: “Episode 9”

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主演:横山裕「コタローは1人暮らし」主題歌入りスペシャルPR

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-15

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Screenplay & Story

Rin Eto

Original Score & Music

Daisuke Shinoda

Producers

岡美鶴, Chizuko Matsuno, 小林麻衣子, Ayumi Tsuzuki

Department Leadership Roster

岡美鶴

Producer

Chizuko Matsuno

Producer

小林麻衣子

Producer

Ayumi Tsuzuki

Producer

Rin Eto

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kotaro Lives Alone.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kotaro Lives Alone

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What is Kotaro Lives Alone about?

Shin Karino is an unpopular manga writer and he is single. He lives in an apartment complex that has a rule forbidding children from living there. One day, Shin Karino's doorbell rings. When he opens his apartment door, he sees a small boy. The boy is 5-year-old Kotaro Sato. Kotaro Sato tells Shin Karino that he moved into the neighborhood. Shin Karino makes a weird face, because of the rule of his apartment complex. Kotaro Sato says that he lives by himself. At first, Shin Karino is annoyed by Kotaro Sato, but residents of the apartment building, including Shin Karino, become attached to Kotaro Sato.

How many seasons does Kotaro Lives Alone have?

Kotaro Lives Alone comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Kotaro Lives Alone?

Key cast members in Kotaro Lives Alone include You Yokoyama, Eito Kawahara, Maika Yamamoto.

Who created or directed Kotaro Lives Alone?

Kotaro Lives Alone was developed and directed by Not specified.