Rilakkuma and Kaoru English Sub & Dub

About Rilakkuma and Kaoru

Rilakkuma and Kaoru (リラックマとカオルさん) blends comedy and slice of life (2019). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: A short stop-motion anime celebrating the San-X character's 15th anniversary. The character's story kicks off when the titular Rilakkuma all at once appears in the apartment of office worker Kaoru and starts living there, spending every day idling around.

Soon after, he has a zipper on his back, but the contents remain unknown. He likes food like pancakes, omelette rice, pudding, and dango. He lives together with the little white cub Korilakkuma and Kaoru's pet Kiiroitori ("yellow bird").

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At the front of the cast is Kaoru, played by Mikako Tabe in the Japanese track. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

The comedy focus matters here: timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.4/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Mikako Tabe voicing Kaoru gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2019, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.