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Mar 10, 2022 11:21 AM
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That's one self sufficient and mature 4 year old xD

Enjoyable first episode. It's kinda like Usagi Drop on steroids. How it blends cute and melancholic reminds me indeed a lot of it. It's one of my all time favorites and everything that's even remotely close to it is already a W in my book.

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Mar 10, 2022 6:51 PM
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It is good.
I was curious about this anime when Netflix announced it, and I liked the first episode.
Kotaro is adorable.
Mar 11, 2022 3:01 AM
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hahahahahaha...
Mar 11, 2022 6:38 AM
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Pretty mid, tha animation isn't that great. Some moments were wholesome but I don't have the time to finish the whole series.


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Mar 11, 2022 10:42 AM
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I just finished kotaro lives alone anime and Oh boy ! now I'm an emotional mess but happy at the same time. I legit cried at the end. The back story of kotaro along with story and past of side characters legit will immerse you into this , I could feel their struggle and pain of their past. Although , I would stress on that the story is rather simple but interesting at the same time.
The story was executed very well.

One of the strong point of this shows were good character development with consistent pacing which provides very enjoyable experience.

Animation was very consistent. The show went very smooth.

I wouldn't talk much about the show which may work as a spoiler but the show perfectly captures the characters will make you fall in love with them. It was a happy and emotional ride at the same time.

I will highly recommend to give this show a go, please don't start with very high expectations or unrealistic expectations, just watch without any pre thoughts, I'm sure you will enjoy.
Mar 12, 2022 12:08 AM
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What a great start, this is gonna be a good show.
Kotaro is a quirky little fella and so far all three neighbours are interesting.
I like how the show has a cuteness, but clearly a darker side.
We have a child whose seems to have lost his parents, a struggling manga-ka who is becoming a shut-in, what looks to be a hostess with a deadbeat boyfriend always borrowing money and a yakuza looking guy who can't see his own son.
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Mar 12, 2022 8:58 AM
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Netflix have scored with this one, it's hard to find any faults.
A 4 Year old acting like an old man moving into a flat on his own.
The interactions make this so good, even though no one is really questioning why?
I found this by accident and have no complaints.
Mar 14, 2022 4:04 AM
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I was just browsing Netflix not really looking for anything to take seriously just something to watch while having lunch. And man what a heartwarming lunch that was.
Mar 15, 2022 6:44 AM
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Despite the not so fluid animation, what matters more to me is that Kotaro has the requirement of becoming an independent kid till the future and I find it funny that it is the same VA as Kagura from Gintama lolol.
Mar 20, 2022 3:49 AM
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My little sister told me about this Anime and told me it was boring. But she is probably too innocent and young to understand what's going on in this Anime.

I got hooked on this Anime the moment I finished the first 5 minutes and I didn't regret a single second of it. I can't wait for the next episodes.

It has so many happy moments, but there is a sad truth behind Kotaro. It has such a fine and beautiful mix between happy and melancholic, it's surreal!

10/10, I would recommend this to my friends.
Mar 22, 2022 12:29 AM

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Didn't even know about this show, until I saw it updated on somebody's list. Rated very high, gotta check it out. Seems like a series right up my alley, good start.
Mar 26, 2022 1:42 AM
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how come a 4 year old is more mature than me💀💀💀
Mar 26, 2022 10:15 AM
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first ep and total trash, don't get why it's over 8
Mar 27, 2022 11:12 PM

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I wasn't really interested in this anime at first, but I saw from some commentaries and forums saying that it's really touching and heartwarming, so I want to see why they said so.

The most unexpected thing from this episode is that Kotaro knows how to relieve the eye sore of Mitsuki because he knows she has been crying. It's really unexpected and a bit sad that a four year old child knows this kind of thing... And I like that Kotaro smiles when Karino draws him his favorite character on his bandage. Hope to see more heartwarming interactions between Kotaro, Karino and other residents.
Apr 2, 2022 9:26 AM

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i couldnt get through the first episode bc of the art style unfortunately
Apr 2, 2022 10:38 PM
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subahokke said:
i couldnt get through the first episode bc of the art style unfortunately


you mean because of the art style of one character? i think everything else about the show is pretty standard looking
Apr 2, 2022 10:40 PM
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i thought this was cute, clever, funny. but it has these dark vibes, where things aren't as innocent as you would expect from a show about a 4 year old

i enjoyed this quite a bit. 8/10 first episode
Apr 2, 2022 11:11 PM

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HagePotPotato said:
subahokke said:
i couldnt get through the first episode bc of the art style unfortunately


you mean because of the art style of one character? i think everything else about the show is pretty standard looking


no just in general, if an anime doesnt have an art/animation style i like (im picky), then i cant finish it. something about it felt really off and it was a little uncomfortable for me to watch most of the first ep 😭
Apr 27, 2022 10:29 PM
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i tend to rate most anime low. maybe it’s because im in the older crowd. maybe it’s because im just watching anime to learn japanese.

speaking of which, this one turned out to be great for that at my level, because the language usage in the show is so simple. i understand the majority of everything that is said (a slim majority)

i was blindly finding something new to watch tonight and ended up on this show somehow. i really was thinking i wasnt going to enjoy it, but i did.

i think ill keep going with it, but the reptile eyes are really creeping me out
May 6, 2022 8:38 PM
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Okay, Usagi Drop & Amaama to Inazuma immediately pops up to mind and they're some of my favourite SOL shows so I'm getting good vibes from this.

Kotaro noticing Akitomo-san's sore eyes is sad considering he must've seen a lot of this despite being so young. No wonder why he seems to put up a guard but it's pleasing to see that Karino-sensei is a genuinely nice person.

Definitely looking forward to more!
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Jun 15, 2022 2:34 AM

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Bless this kid uhm I mean feudal lord. Quite the unique art style and also quite the entertaining plot so far of Kotarou influencing the lives of his fellow neighbours who clearly have some problems.

Jul 6, 2022 6:11 PM

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Randomly started watching the English dub of this on Netflix, seems super cute after the first ep, don't often watch dubs but the English voices sound good in this so far!
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Sep 8, 2022 6:12 AM

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me encanta el refugio feudalista
Oct 6, 2022 2:15 AM
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Lol this is cute, though a bit sad this child is living by himself even though he's only 4 years old but fortunately he has good neighbors
Jul 21, 2023 3:02 AM

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very cute and fun. i started this bc i wanted to watch an anime with silly kid characters but this kid aint quite what i was looking for haha. i still do like him though! i have a feeling hes gonna be teaching the adults a bit more than theyll be teaching him potentially.
Jul 23, 2023 10:19 AM
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Very good, its new never seen something like this. My sister LOVES this. the setting and everything was overall okay. but often times it makes me bored. depends on my mood!
Aug 15, 2023 9:12 PM

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Seen it on Netflix and eventually got to it now after seeing it pop up so much and I gotta say, I think I like it.

It's quite cute and wholesome and seems to have quite a deep plot hidden almost. I'll probably watch some more over time 
Aug 22, 2023 12:09 AM

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Oooof…did NOT expect what I just watched. I thought this was going to be a sort of light hearted comedy about the older guy living alone next door, with the kid coming over to bother him.

That being said, this is probably going to be SO much better than I originally thought.

Interesting concept, excited to see more.
Oct 24, 2023 3:21 PM

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When I saw the "childcare" tag, I wasn't expecting to actually mean "child caring for adults." For every gut busting gag, there was a sucker punch to the feels. Given the ridiculous premise, I was ready for the hilarity. I wasn't expecting it to be as thought provoking. Some of it is getting on Isekai Ojisan levels of depressing, like the guy who can't see his son getting burned by Kotarou.
Feb 10, 9:53 PM

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This is super cute, depressing and heartwarming all at the same time. I almost cried like twice.
Jun 12, 7:47 PM

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Ma boi Kotarou, must protect at all costs!
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Jul 12, 8:54 PM

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Never heard of apartments that refuse to rent to families with children before. But I also haven't heard of children being permitted to rent out an apartment room on their own through their nebulously source of cash, so suppose you can't question it too much.

It certainly isn't the prettiest show ever though; those beady eyes and matte colours will take some getting used to.


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He is alone. He live alone with 4 years old!
His parents where is?
The neighbours are amazing!!!
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