Rilakkuma and Kaoru (2019) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Rilakkuma and Kaoru
Rating: 7.4

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Kaoru's unexpected new roommate is Rilakkuma, a bear with a zipper on its back that spends each day just lazing around -- but is impossible to hate.

TV-PG • 2019 • 1 season

7.4

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

Rilakkuma and Kaoru is a gentle, beautifully animated stop-motion series whose TV-PG rating is more for its mature, slice-of-life themes than for any concerning content. The show follows a young professional woman, Kaoru, as she navigates adult anxieties like career stress, loneliness, financial worries, and the search for belonging. Parents should be aware of very mild content, including brief social drinking by adults, a single… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Mikako Tabe

Takayuki Yamada

Soki Matsumoto

Mai Kanazawa

Issei Takubo

Shigeru Sugimoto

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Is Rilakkuma and Kaoru appropriate for kids?

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Substances Moderate 4/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore Moderate 4/10

Mature Themes Strong 6/10

Sex and nudity in Rilakkuma and Kaoru

None. There is a very brief fantasy by Kaoru about men in speedos in one episode, but it is not explicit and is played for comic effect.

Violence and gore in Rilakkuma and Kaoru

Mild and non-graphic instances of violence appear. A short clip from a horror movie shows blood dripping, and characters are briefly startled by a 'ghost.' One flashback implies a teenager was hit by a car, but there is no depiction or injury detail.

Language in Rilakkuma and Kaoru

The English dub of the series contains no objectionable language. The English subtitled version includes two uses of the slang phrase 'this sucks' by Kaoru.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Rilakkuma and Kaoru

Mild depictions of alcohol use are present. Kaoru is briefly seen with multiple beers for a picnic, and she opens and drinks one without signs of intoxication. No drug or tobacco use is depicted.

Mature themes in Rilakkuma and Kaoru

Themes of loneliness, financial worries, job insecurity, and general adult anxieties are explored through Kaoru's character. There are also mild spooky moments involving a 'ghost girl,' which might be slightly intense for very young viewers but are quickly resolved as non-threatening.

Scary moments in Rilakkuma and Kaoru

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Rilakkuma and Kaoru yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Is Rilakkuma and Kaoru appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Rilakkuma and Kaoru is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. Rilakkuma and Kaoru is a gentle, beautifully animated stop-motion series whose TV-PG rating is more for its mature, slice-of-life themes than for any concerning content. The show follows a young professional woman…

What age rating does Rilakkuma and Kaoru have?

Rilakkuma and Kaoru is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Rilakkuma and Kaoru about?

How many seasons does Rilakkuma and Kaoru have?

Rilakkuma and Kaoru has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Rilakkuma and Kaoru?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Rilakkuma and Kaoru.

How violent is Rilakkuma and Kaoru?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Rilakkuma and Kaoru per our reviewers.

Is the language in Rilakkuma and Kaoru appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Rilakkuma and Kaoru.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Rilakkuma and Kaoru?