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The Best Episodes of Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1

Every episode of Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    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

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  2. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    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

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  3. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    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

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  4. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    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

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  5. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    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

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  6. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    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

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  7. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    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

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  8. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    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

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  9. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9

    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

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  10. Kotaro Lives Alone Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Kotaro Lives Alone" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/10/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".