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Kotoura-san

Synopsis: Since childhood, Haruka Kotoura's classmates have seen her as a frightening and monstrous person. This is due to their ability to read other people's minds - the same ability that pushed their parents away, leaving it alone with their grandfather. As a result, she got used to the bitter treatment of the people around her, getting completely cold and not sociable to others.
However, it all starts to change when Haruka transfers to a new school. While most are turned off by her, as always, she meets Yoshihisa Manabe, who finds her power surprising. Yoshihisa then befriends Haruka, promising never to leave it, no matter what happens.
Haruka's new experiences of social belonging begins, knowing new friends and learning to open along the way.
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Information
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Anime Names
- Anime Name: Kotoura-san
- Anime Name in Japanese: 琴浦さん
- Anime Name in English: The Troubled Life of Miss Kotoura
- Other names: Kotoura-san
Production information
- Producers: AIC, CBC Television, KlockWorx, flying DOG
- Licensors: NIS America, Inc.
- Studios: AIC Classic
Anime Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 12
- Date: 41285 - March. 29, 2013
- Genres: Comedy, drama, romance
- Subjects: Escola
- Target: Seinen
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.181
- Popularity: 166931
Video Trailer/Opening
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Curiosities
Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Kotoura-san":
- The anime is based on a manga of romantic and supernatural comedy written and illustrated by Enokizu.
- The protagonist, Haruka Kotoura, has the ability to read minds since childhood, which has made her a lonely and misunderstood person.
- The story begins with a heavier tone, addressing topics such as bullying and children's abuse, but gradually becomes lighter and funnier.
- The anime was produced by AIC Classic studio and directed by Masahiko Ohta.
- The opening song, "Sonna Koto Ura in the Forest Urabanashi Desho?", Is played by Megumi Nakajima, who also dub the character Yuriko Mifune.
- The anime has a special episode titled "Kotoura-san: Haruka no Heya", which shows the protagonist in his room, interacting with the viewers and answering questions.
- The name Kotoura is a combination of the Kanji "koto" (person) and "ura" (reading), while "san" is a respect suffix in Japanese.
- The anime was shown in Japan between January and March 2013, totaling 12 episodes.

Main Characters
Below is the main characters of: "Kotoura-san"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character:
- Haruka Kotoura (Hisako Kanemoto) - protagonist of the story, a girl who can read minds and suffers from the social isolation it causes.
- Manabe Yoshihisa (Jun Fukushima) - Kotoura classmate who becomes his friend and love interest.
- Yuriko Mifune (Kana Hanazawa) - Kotoura's grandmother who created her and taught her how to control her powers.
- Daichi Muroto (Takahiro Mizushima) - Kotoura's childhood friend who betrayed her and caused great suffering to her.
- Hiyori Moritani (Yurika Kubo) - Kotoura's classmate that initially chases her and makes her suffer, but then becomes her friend.
- Tsukino Mifune (Rie Kugimiya) - Kotoura's mother who abandoned her when she was a child and now tries to reconnect with her.
- Kumiko Kotoura (Ai Nonaka) - Kotoura's aunt who welcomed her when she was abandoned by her mother.
Summary and events
- Kotoura is born with the ability to read minds and ends up pushing people around him.
- She is abandoned by her mother and raised by her grandfather, who teaches her to control her powers.
- Kotoura enters high school and meets Manabe, a boy who doesn't care about his skill and becomes his friend.
- Kotoura joins the school's paranormal research club and meets other members, including Mifune, who becomes his rival.
- Kotoura discovers that her father is alive and decides to look for him, but he rejects her.
- Manabe confesses his feelings for Kotoura, but she rejects him because of his fear of hurting him with his powers.
- Kotoura is kidnapped by a man who wants to use his powers for personal gain, but is saved by Manabe and his friends.
- Kotoura and Manabe finally start dating and Kotoura begins to open more to the people around her.
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Meaning of Kotoura-san
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琴浦さん
- 琴浦 - own name
- さん - Japanese honorific used to refer to someone with respect
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EXTERNAL LINKS
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- Official Website: http://www.kotourasan.com/
- MyAnimeList: https://myanimelist.net/anime/15379