Kobato.: Hajimete no Kobato.

こばと。 はじめてのこばと。
Kobato.: Hajimete no Kobato.
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Studios: Madhouse
Rating: 6.82 / 10
Rank: #5345
Popularity: #6769
Users Listed: 10,620
Users Scored: 3,751
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 06/11/2021
Aired: January 29, 2010 – March 30, 2012 (Winter)
Type: special
Source: manga
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 8

Synopsis:

Set within a quiet, isolated town, this series explores the subtle anxieties and interconnected lives of its inhabitants. The narrative unfolds through a series of vignettes, focusing on everyday interactions and unspoken tensions. A sense of understated melancholy permeates the atmosphere, examining themes of loneliness, memory, and the difficulty of genuine connection in modern society. The characters navigate a world where small moments hold significant emotional weight, revealing hidden depths beneath seemingly ordinary lives. Rather than grand conflicts, the story emphasizes introspective observation, prompting reflection on personal relationships and the subtle complexities of human experience within a confined community. The pacing is deliberate, allowing for quiet contemplation and a gradual understanding of the characters’ inner worlds.

Characters:

  • Hanato, Kobato (Main) - Voice Actors: Hanazawa, Kana
  • Ioryogi (Main) - Voice Actors: Inada, Tetsu

Staff:

  • CLAMP (Storyboard, Original Creator)

Reviews:

  • User Flueckli (Score: 7/10):
    Don't expect too much out of these shortstories, they're short after all. These few minutes are fun to watch, but you should really first have watched the mainstory of Kobato. Ioryogi's humour is the best of this special, mostly I liked episode 5. Was more than fun to watch, and episode 8 was ok, too. I think. :P But its a good addition to the end of the mainstory to cheer up a bit.

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Kobato. (anime - Parent Story)