Kotaro Lives Alone was one of the biggest anime surprises I have had for a long time. It is now time for me to admit, I like little kid characters!
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Kotaro Lives Alone
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Kotaro Lives Alone Review
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…
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