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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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How Good Is Kotaro Lives Alone?
Ratings across IMDb and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
8.1Highly Rated
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB7.8
★ IMDb8.3
The Verdict
Absolutely Worth Watching
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