finally got some time to catch up on anime. it is ridiculous how much is in the backlog now just from not watching for a while, on top of all the new stuff coming out.
first thing I finished was Kotaro Lives Alone, which was great. About this eccentric little kid who lives alone for sad reasons. But he's lucky enough to live in a complex full of nice neighbors that help him navigate through life. similar wholesome vibes to SpyxFamily and Barakamon, but it cuts a bit deeper as it touches on some heavy themes of abuse and neglect. It is definitely better than what it appears to be on face value.
oh, and the dub is amazing. one of the rare cases where it’s preferred over the sub