AKA: コタローは1人暮らし, Kotarō wa Hitori Gurashi Genre: Comedy, Seinen, Slice of Life Studio: Liden Films Episodes: 10 Seasons: 1 Available On: Netflix *POSSIBLE SPOILERS POSTED BELOW. READ AT YOUR OWN CAUTION* **TW: Mentions abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, neglect** If you follow me on social media you know I've been talking about this all weekend! I was excited when I heard
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