Kotaro Lives Alone

Kotaro Lives Alone

Kotaro Lives Alone

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Kotaro Lives Alone

2022

1 Seasons

10 Episodes

7.8(98 votes)

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Animation

Comedy

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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Netflix

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Production Companies

LIDENFILMS

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Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

釘宮理恵

Kotaro Sato (voice)

釘宮理恵

Acting

増田俊樹

Shin Karino (voice)

増田俊樹

Acting

諏訪部順一

Isamu Tamaru (voice)

諏訪部順一

Acting

早見沙織

Mizuki Akitomo (voice)

早見沙織

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