Kokoro
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TV
6.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 12, 2001 – December 28, 2001
- Season
- Fall 2001
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Kouji Masunari
- Original creator
- Nobuyuki Takagi
- Music
- Hisaaki Hogari
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 65/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Iyashikei100%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things84%Work79%Coming of Age73%Primarily Female Cast64%Female Protagonist60%Tanks20%
overview details
Synopsis
Kokoro Toshokan, a small library, lies nestled in an unpopulated mountain far away from town. Three sisters, Iina, Aruto and Kokoro, call the library home and run it from day to day. Kokoro is just beginning her adventures at the library. Will she become a full-fledged librarian? Will the remote library ever attract readers? Kokoro tries her best to make her dreams come true at Kokoro Library, a place where miracles can happen. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Kokoro Toshokan?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy, drama and slice of life, especially stories with iyashikei, cute girls doing cute things, work.
Reception is positive but mixed: 65/100 on AniList, with 40% of 667 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #38 highest-rated anime of 2001.
10.0% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Nobuyuki Takagi
- Director
- Kouji Masunari
- Character design
- Hideki Tachibana
- Music
- Hisaaki Hogari
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Kokoro Toshokan is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Kokoro Toshokan: Communication wa Kiru
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Beagle” · eps 1-10, 12-13
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Kokoro Toshokan FAQ
How many episodes does Kokoro Toshokan have?
Kokoro Toshokan has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Kokoro Toshokan?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Kokoro Toshokan finished?
Yes. Kokoro Toshokan has finished airing — the final episode aired December 28, 2001.
Is there a season 2 of Kokoro Toshokan?
Yes — the story continues in Kokoro Toshokan: Communication wa Kiru.
Where do I start Kokoro Toshokan?
Start here: Kokoro Toshokan is the first entry, followed by Kokoro Toshokan: Communication wa Kiru.
Is Kokoro Toshokan based on a manga?
Yes. Kokoro Toshokan adapts the manga by Nobuyuki Takagi.
Who animated Kokoro Toshokan?
Kokoro Toshokan was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Kouji Masunari.
Who sings the opening of Kokoro Toshokan?
The opening, "Beagle", is performed by an uncredited artist.