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7.8 / 10(136 votes)IMDbTV-14First Aired: 20221 Season

Kotaro Lives Alone

Series Overview

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.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
Netflix
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 10 Episodes

27 min per episode

Air Date Window

2022 – 2022

Premiered: Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Season 1, Episode 10: “Episode 10”

One day, a woman Kotaro doesn't recognize comes to pick him up from kindergarten. She says she's Karino's ex-girlfriend.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-10

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tomoe Makino

Screenplay & Story

Yu Sato

Film Editing

Mai Hasegawa

Department Leadership Roster

Mai Hasegawa

Editor

Tomoe Makino

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

India (CBFC)U/A 13+
Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kotaro Lives Alone

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What is Kotaro Lives Alone about?

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.

How many seasons does Kotaro Lives Alone have?

Kotaro Lives Alone comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Kotaro Lives Alone?

Key cast members in Kotaro Lives Alone include Rie Kugimiya, Toshiki Masuda, Junichi Suwabe, Saori Hayami.

Who created or directed Kotaro Lives Alone?

Kotaro Lives Alone was developed and directed by Tomoe Makino.