Audience reviews
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BeepitsAme
Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi (Kotaro Lives Alone) is an anime that quietly pulls at your heart. It looks cute and light at first, but it slowly reveals deeper emotions without ever feeling overwhelming. Even when it touches on sad themes, it somehow still feels warm and comforting. Kotaro himself is honestly amazing. Seeing such a small kid live on his own is heartbreaking, but what really gets me is how determined and independent he is. The people around him, especially Karino and the neighbors, may not be perfect, but their growing care for Kotaro feels natural and real.
Also, I dont understand when people hate it and use the words, "This kid is 4 years old, it's not realistic" It's not supposed to be realistic. That's the point. The anime isn’t trying to be super realistic—it’s more about…
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It's boring. It's cringe. It's just bad. Worst and the most boring anime I've ever watched.
It's supposed to have comedy and it's supposed to be sad. Guess what? It's neither. The mc is boring and really ungrateful to the people around him. He makes me cringe. Wasted my time watching this. It's supposed to be sad because he is all alone and his parents don't care about him and he wants to live alone and be independent. His way of trying to be independent is cringe. I saw this rating and went in expecting something good but all I got was a bs show.
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"Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi" is about a 4-year-old kid living alone and interacting with his community. At first glance, it seems like an ordinary slice-of-life anime, but it actually delves into themes of domestic violence, broken families, and child neglect.
What's special about this work is that the author doesn't depict the domestic violence directly to shock the audience. Instead, the story hints at heartbreaking reasons behind the child's strange behaviors while living alone. This subtle approach is more challenging because the author needs a deep understanding of an abused child's psychology to create convincing plot points. Therefore, I think it's a remarkable piece.
Initially, I dropped the anime after the first episode, thinking it was just a funny slice-of-life show and it's not…
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This anime just leaves you contemplating life I sware...
Kotaro Lives Alone is a type of story I stive to write myself.
The loveable and sympathetic characters, how the dialogue means EVERYTHING no matter what a character says and the deep introspection the audience experiences (especially those who have experienced the same things as Kotaro) really highlight this anime.
Sure the artstyle is a bit odd but I like it, it sets it apart from other animes and adds a another layer to it!
If this show was animated like another animes it would have taken away from Kotaro as a character imo.
Because Kotaro is animated in such a striking, almost uncomfortable way (the eyes being a prime example) it makes you kinda forget Kotaro is very very young as we're so used to baby characters having a wide…
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In three words.
Ultra Cringe series.
Nothing makes sense in Kotaro, it's so bad and weird that made me to punch the screen. Everyone acts so normal at a 4 years old living alone and behaving like an adult. Did the creator has ever watched an actual 4 yaer old kid? It cant even go to the toilet alone.
And if it would be a shonen/fantasy themed series i would say its ok, but a slice of life??? Not even a chance, stay away.
I cant believe how it gets that high rating.
There are so many slice of life outthere to watch instead of wasting your time on that garbage
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Oh boy was this irritating to watch.
This show started off as a decent slice of life show but as it went on it just turned into this weird mixture of comedy and as someone already called it, misery porn. That's the biggest problem with this show, it just doesn't know what it wants to be. It's tagged as a comedy, but is it? Well it does have its cute little fun scenes, but I wouldn't call it ~funny~ per se. What IS actually funny though is the ridiculous amount of abuse stories the writers shove in just 10 episodes and how poorly executed they are (Mizuki's is always the example, but I would say each and every one of them are dealt with badly) as well as its, and I can't stress it enough: LACK OF SUBTLETY writing and pretentious on the nose dialogue that I just couldn't take seriously.
W…
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*No Spoilers*
Summary:
Kotaro Lives Alone is a story about a four-year-old boy who moves into his own apartment to escape from his father. The story is sweet with some beautiful moments between characters who nurture and teach one another. However, the premise is over-the-top and the art is a weakness, leading to mixed feelings about the show. Season 1 is relatively enjoyable looking beyond the flaws, so I recommend this to anyone interested in an anime that teaches some lessons about learning to care for others. Although it has a strange premise, it is more or less a "slice of life" genre.
Story: 5/10
The story begins with Kotaro, a young child, moving into a new apartment and living on his own. This is jarring and doesn’t make any sense. One problem with the story is that other childre…
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Having bad day? just watch this anime and it will make you feeling better.
Ten for story
I hope there will be next season to show how kotarou growing up and get to know the truth.
Ten for art
The art is comfortable for me, not to flashy
Ten for sound
The sound in the anime just to comfortable feeling for any moments Ten for enjoyment
Comfortable feeling just is the best of the best
Ten for Overall
To outstanding for me
Having bad day? just watch this anime and it will make you feeling better.
Ten for story
I hope there will be next season to show how kotarou growing up and get to know the truth.
Ten for art
The art is comfortable for me, not to flashy
Ten for sound
The sound in the anime just to comfortable feeling for any moments
Ten for enjoyment
Comfortable feeling just is the…
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"Funny how?"
Despite the synopsis of the show saying that it is an "apartment comedy with laughs and tears," it really isn't funny. It doesn't even try to be. What exactly would even make you laugh in this show? Even the tags don't have comedy in it.
I guess the show is definitely Seinen, though. It's about a 4 year old kid that acts as the local therapist. The basic idea is that Satou, the main character, is a very smart, mature child for his age, yet still retains some of his childish demeanors. He can take care of himself and make food for himself, yet also wants to be praised. and loves cartoons. The lens of a child that has gone through abuse and has matured, yet also still maintains a child-like perspective is the selling point of this show. The main cast of characters are apartment…
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Yah, Nah, Meh
TLDR: Yah, This is the most emotional anime of 2022, watch it
Story: Yah
Follows this weird kid named Kotaro who lives alone as he lives his life and interacts with his neighbours. But under all of that, it covers so many difficult and serious topics in such an amazing way.
Art: Meh
The art isn't bad enough to make you stop watching but there are moments when the quality comes into question. One of the characters has a suit that has a leopard texture on it and instead of tracking a texture to it, they just used a static paint bucket texture that can be distracting at times. If the art was better this show could be considered a masterpiece
Sound: Yah
The soundtrack adds to the emotional moments in the show and doesn't take away from it but I wouldn't put it up there with t…
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Let's get this started by saying if it wasn't for the Mizuki episode this would've rated much higher. Talking to my friends I know I'm not alone here, but the message sent and the way it was handled was dreadful.
Kotaro Lives Alone, somewhat bizarrely, doesn't really focus on Kotaro for much of it's runtime. It seems to aim to be about victims of unfortunate circumstances or abuse and healing (it's not an Iyashikei though as Kotaro goes through zero character growth, among other reasons). The protagonist is, largely, the Mangaka next door and this acts as a strength as however weird and mature Kotaro is, to non-parents like me he quickly becomes someone you want to drown due to his weirdly inflexible, stubborn and occasionally rude nature. Know-it-alls do get to me, though. and the fact…
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A blend of comedy and drama that tackles real life issues in a simple yet heartwarming way.
Kotarou lives alone is an anime that presents itself in a very straightforward fashion. Episodic in nature, like some 4-koma mangas, we go from one short story to another. There is an overarching plot about Kotarou's past that gets revealed slowly during the course of the show, but the main attraction of this series is definitely the relationships between the characters and the lessons to be learn from every story.
To start, what makes this show better than it's competition is the way the relationship are handled. While the comedic premise of a 4 years old living alone could establish a nonsensical vibe, most of the show tries to handle itself with maturity. Without indulging in philosophy or over…
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When it comes to heavy topics like abuse and neglect anime sadly drops the ball because many hack writers know if you make the watcher cry they will think the anime is great so we end up with awfully written misery porn stuffed full of cheap emotional manipulation that leaves you empty and emotionally abused after watching them. a prime example is a silent voice and to an extinct to your eternity. kotaru lives alone fairs better despite it testing your sense of disbelief with child services letting a 5 years old child live on his own but what I like the most about the anime is how it shows how abuse victims behave due to their trauma without the show becoming needlessly dark and depressing aka the show dose does not miss use the abuse theme or ridicule it like your lie an April did. overal…
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okay.. i normally don't write reviews but this anime deserves an amazing review!
I thought it would be some boring slice of life anime but i ended up loving everything about it, i honestly did think it would be some wholesome anime about a kid and some few adult friends but its more than that.. there are many loveable characters especially kotaro himself, HES THE CUTESTT!!! This anime is like poco's udon world (which is super adorable, go watch that one like rn) so yeah!
this deserves a season 2.. so hopefully there will be one soon!!
I HIGHLY RECCOMEND BUT WARNING U WILL SOB AND BURST INTO TEARS
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It is an anime of life stories where we see a 4-year-old protagonist who lives alone. From that the story begins to develop, honestly it seems to me one of the best anime that netflix has financed because it seems very unique in its style. The animation is normal, it doesn't stand out at all but it isn't bad either, the soundtrack is good, it has its beautiful moments, the character design seems very cute, I like the development that they put into the protagonist and his companions. I think the story is beautiful and how you feel that love for the protagonist. I loved the anime, and how it tells the past of all the characters. As each character is as it is. I recommend it a lot for me, it is a very entertaining anime with only 10 chapters, unfortunately I feel that it is a story that has a…
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I'm mad at how low the rating is, truly a trainee to how dishonest mal can be, sure the at is leaving sometimes but that is nothing compared to the characters and the overall sorry. If you ever been a child in that situation or can sympathize this is a truly tear Keller for you, as I currently work this at 8am with very puffy eyes. The length is amazing and the stories are so forfilling. You get the message everytime, I have learn so much from this 4 year old kid. THE DIALOGUE is excellent, and every moment they want to hit you in the feels, they land.
I'm saying this is no less then a 8.5 realistically, great meaningful stories that showcase the true world from many kids perspective. Also I usually dislike side characters bit they were all great in this one.
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I didn't know this gem existed until accidentally finding it. When I started it I couldn't stop until I finished. It's simplicity is its greatest strength. Kotaro's naivete is so very endearing. Despite knowing how much I loved it, I find it hard to put my thoughts into words. It had me laughing and crying at times, honestly I hope more people find out about this anime and watch it. It deserves to be watched and appreciated. To me, this story is about finding comfort in the unlikeliest of places. Honestly, its so unique I have nothing to compare it to. Now, what I really hope for, is that the writer releases more work.
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This is my first review on MAL. After watching this I got a feeling that I have to adapt someone so we both can have a good life. Truly enjoyed it to my fullest
If you are having a dull / bad day or if you are feeling lonely just take a peak at this master piece and you won't regret it.
Perfect character development and color balance will sooth your mind . This will give you a feeling on how kids react and what they expect of you even though they are not requesting it from you.
Eagerly waiting for season 2. Hats off for the creator.
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After so long... Since that February 2022 that I saw this in "coming soon" on Netflix, finally, on the day where I had one of the most important exams of my life, finally... Kotaro has come out.
It can be one of the happiest days. Why? Because everything is happiness now! Despite the hard family problem of him, he has come to save us! to us!, with the vibes of God from him.
Kotaro has come to save us and there is nothing more to say. I will not talk about anything else because there is no need to say anything else, look at him, you will be happy and you will feel that Kotaro is going to be your new best friend.
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I've been waiting for this to drop ever since it was announced during the Netflix Festival Japan last November. I stopped what I was doing at the last minute before the show was released on Netflix. I binged all 10 episodes. And here's my review
Story.
In this anime, we are shown the stories surrounding Kotaro and how he goes about his independent life. Along the ride, we get to know his circumstances and have an idea why he is living alone. This alone intrigued me and made me interested. We also meet Karino and the rest of the neighbors.
Art
To be honest, I was a bit uncomfortable with Kotaro's eyes. They just look weird. But I do understand that they were staying faithful to the manga's art style. His design just grew on me as I watched until ep 10.
Sound
I like their use of soundtr…
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