Episode Guide
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Since then, the series has been updated with new episodes and a new story arc. The latest episode, “The Return of Rilakkuma”, brings us back to the beginning of the series and introduces a brand new character - a talking bear named Eriko. This addition to the cast is sure to add an extra layer of warmth and charm to the already warm-hearted characters.
Themes of friendship, family, and fun are all explored in this episodic adventure, with Rilakkuma and his friends taking on challenges and enjoying themselves along the way. Whether it’s dodging obstacles or exploring the amusement park’s many attractions, Theme Park Adventure is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end.
The first episode of the series follows Kaoru, a high school student, as she leaves her bag on the bus and is forced to stay behind. Rilakkuma heads off with Korilakkuma and Kiiroitori to try and enjoy the rides. However, Rilakkuma is way too big to ride some of them, so he’s forced to watch from the sidelines. However, that doesn’t stop him from getting into trouble and making new friends.
Rilakkuma is back and better than ever in the new season of “Rilakkuma and Kaoru.” With a more experimental edge to the animation, including virtual reality which makes use of CGI and flashy neon lights, Rilakkuma meets some new characters who have their own subplots and stories. This is ultimately what makes this series both better and worse than its predecessor. On the one hand, there’s a much more expansive structure and more emphasis on fleshing out this world. The flipside is that there’s much more screen time dedicated to these new people instead of Rilakkuma and our usual cuddly friends, which is a bit of a disappointment. ..
This is an ambitious project and as one would expect, animating a theme park through stop motion is a daunting and mammoth task. For the most part, the animators actually do a pretty decent job, although there are a few segments that don’t quite fire on all cylinders. ..
The first season was a snapshot of Rilakkuma and Kaoru’s life, depicting different moments and mixing that in with heartwarming messages. The second season doesn’t quite have that same depth, instead being a straightforward, by-the-numbers adventure story. The big message is held off until near the end.
Ultimately, Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure is an experimental and ambitious follow-up that’s full of amazing moments, and points that could be improved. The scope is certainly more expansive and extra characters are a plus, but it also lacks that same fluffy, warm, slice-of-life goodness that made the first season so good. Despite that, this is still a highly enjoyable series but it doesn’t quite fire on all cylinders like it did back in 2019.
