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Rilakkuma and Kaoru — Season 1

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Toussaint Egan Thrillist A charming slice-of-life comedy with coming-of-age elements, both the series' writing and animation are excellent. May 15, 2019 Full Review Boon Chan The Straits Times (Singapore) There are life lessons here, but nothing too preachy and the pleasure is in the details of the beautiful animation, from Kaoru cracking an egg and making omu rice to Rilakkuma's brown bear suit hanging on the clothesline after a wash. Rated: 3.5/5 May 15, 2019 Full Review James Whitbrook io9.com But while the small-scaled intimacy of Rilakkuma and Kaoru is what drew me to it in the first place, it was ultimately Kaoru's journey across the series that I took to heart more than the almost cloying sweetness of her plush pals. May 10, 2019 Full Review Petrana Radulovic Polygon What makes the show stand out isn't just the whimsical creatures, though they are certainly a delight. It's the juxtaposition of the whimsy with the mundane. May 10, 2019 Full Review Emily Ashby Common Sense Media Human, animal characters shine in quirky slice-of-life show. Rated: 5/5 May 7, 2019 Full Review Monique Jones Just Add Color Rilakkuma and Kaoru excels at giving homey slice-of-life storylines within more fantastical and often humorous moments, making the series even more endearing than it already is. Apr 30, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Cherry Blossom Kaoru is dejected when her friends' busy lives prevent them from attending their annual Hanami; Rilakkuma can't make pancakes without burning them. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Kidnapped A sense of panic takes over Kaoru when she receives a ransom note demanding a stack of pancakes in exchange for the safe return of Rilakkuma. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Rainy Season Heavy rains bring an unlikely growth of mushrooms inside the home, and Kaoru's spirits are dampened when she's the subject of office gossip. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Fireworks While Rilakkuma is able to wholeheartedly enjoy the food and games at the summer festival, Kaoru grows frustrated by her own perpetual indecisiveness. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Ghost Girl During a sudden power outage, Kaoru and her friends are stopped dead in their tracks when a spirit from beyond the grave makes a surprise visit. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Fortune-Telling After a streak of bad luck in the last days of summer, Kaoru sees a psychic, who implies that her three roommates are the cause of her problems. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Slim Down To help her lose weight -- and to catch a glimpse of the cute deliveryman -- Kaoru keeps ordering more and more costly exercise equipment online. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Getting a Job Seeing Kaoru struggle with her finances, Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma and Kiiroitori take it upon themselves to find part-time jobs -- with mixed results. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Snowman With a blanket of December snow covering the entire neighborhood, Rilakkuma offers his knit cap to a poor snowman who looks so cold. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Hawaii The roommates bring the sounds of aloha into their home to brighten Kaoru's day when a colleague's engagement in Hawaii brings her down. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Sleepless Night Thinking a streak of light in the night sky was a UFO, Korilakkuma tries to call it back by building a pyramid-shaped beacon out of junk. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 19, 2019 The First Day In this flashback episode, Kaoru reminisces about the time she wanted a pet cat but met the delightful bears that would become her roommates. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Moving Out As their apartment's demolition date draws near, Kaoru searches for a new place, and they all do their best to toss out the things they don't need. Details

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