Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu (2019)

Kernel Score: 87% · 143 ratings

Genres: Animation, Comedy

First aired: 2019-04-06

Seasons: 1 · 12 episodes

Where to watch Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Hitori Bocchi, a girl with extreme social anxiety, has had only one friend throughout elementary school. When Bocchi learns they'll be split up after graduation, she makes a promise to her: "By the time of my middle school graduation, I'll make friends with everyone in my class." And if she can't... they won't be friends anymore?! But Bocchi has a hard time talking to people. When she gets nervous, her legs cramp. She can't look other people in the eye. She doesn't even know how to make friends! Every way she thinks of to make friends ends up failing. Will her friend-making plan pay off?!

Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that Hitoribocchi is a gentle slice-of-life anime about a socially anxious middle schooler working up the courage to make friends.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Chisaki Morishita as Bocchi Hitori (voice)
  • Minami Tanaka as Nako Sunao (voice)
  • Akari Kito as Aru Honshou (voice)
  • Yuuko Kurose as Rakita Sotoka (voice)

Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu FAQ

Is Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu good?

Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 143 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu?

In the US you can stream Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu on Crunchyroll.

Is Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Hitoribocchi is a gentle slice-of-life anime about a socially anxious middle schooler working up the courage to make friends.

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