Kotaro Lives Alone backdrop
Animation•Drama•Comedy

The Best Episodes of Kotaro Lives Alone

Every episode of Kotaro Lives Alone ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Kotaro Lives Alone!

Binge this in 4h 34m•Peaking at 8.9/10

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.

Airs on
Netflix
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons1

All1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Click to reveal
    Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.9/10(259 votes)

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kei Shimobayashi

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.6/10(255 votes)

    S1:E3

    When he sees someone handing out free balloons, Kotaro tries to collect as many as he can. But there's a reason he wants so many balloons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.6/10(208 votes)

    S1:E9

    Whenever Kotaro goes to see the neighborhood dentist, Dr. Ohba always takes the time to talk to him and ask him lots of questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kei Shimobayashi

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.4/10(208 votes)

    S1:E7

    A girl named Kana starts coming over to Kotaro's house to play everyday after kindergarten, but she never seems to have fun.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(203 votes)

    S1:E6

    A man named Aota moves into the building for a month. When he asks Kotaro to be his friend, Karino gets suspicious — and a little jealous.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.1/10(220 votes)

    S1:E4

    Kotaro's friend Kakeru has a maid who takes care of everything for him, so Kotaro decides to show Kakeru how to do things for himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of Kotaro Lives Alone

    READ
  7. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.1/10(208 votes)

    S1:E5

    For some reason, Kotaro is very particular about his tissues. He wants expensive, soft ones because they're "sweet." Later, Karino figures out why.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.1/10(200 votes)

    S1:E8

    Karino brings Kotaro and all his friends to the movies. Kotaro wants to see the new Tonosaman film, but the other kids want to watch something else.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(251 votes)

    S1:E2

    Karino figures out why Kotaro talks the way he does: he's copying Tonosaman, his favorite cartoon character from a show that's about to end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(290 votes)

    S1:E1

    A strange four-year-old boy named Kotaro moves into Shimizu Apartment all on his own. He doesn't seem to have any parents or family around.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 10" is the best rated episode of "Kotaro Lives Alone". It scored 8.9/10 based on 259 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Kei Shimobayashi, it aired on 3/10/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 3".