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Rilakkuma and Kaoru

7.420191 seasonTV-PGTV SeriesAnimationComedyDrama

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.

DirectorMasahito Kobayashi
WriterNaoko Ogigami
ProducersNoriko Matsumoto·Kaata Sakamoto

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Cherry Blossom
Apr 19, 2019 7.5
E2
Kidnapped
Apr 26, 2019 8.0
E3
Rainy Season
May 3, 2019 7.5
E4
Fireworks
May 10, 2019 8.0
E5
Ghost Girl
May 17, 2019 9.0
E6
Fortune-Telling
May 24, 2019 7.0
E7
Slim Down
May 31, 2019 7.5
E8
Getting a Job
Jun 1, 2019 7.5
E9
Snowman
Jun 7, 2019 7.0
E10
Hawaii
Jun 14, 2019 7.0
E11
Sleepless Night
Jun 21, 2019 8.0
E12
The First Day
Jun 28, 2019 8.0
E13
Moving Out
Jul 5, 2019 8.5

Cast · Directed by Masahito Kobayashi

MTMikako Tabe
Mikako Tabe
Kaoru (voice)
TYTakayuki Yamada
Takayuki Yamada
Hayate (voice)
SM
Soki Matsumoto
Tokio (voice)
MKMai Kanazawa
Mai Kanazawa
Sayu (voice)
IT
Issei Takubo
Landlord (voice)
SS
Shigeru Sugimoto
Katou (voice)

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Rilakkuma and Kaoru — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rilakkuma and Kaoru?

Rilakkuma and Kaoru is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is Rilakkuma and Kaoru on Netflix?

Yes — Rilakkuma and Kaoru is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Rilakkuma and Kaoru on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rilakkuma and Kaoru isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Rilakkuma and Kaoru for free?

Rilakkuma and Kaoru is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Rilakkuma and Kaoru?

Rilakkuma and Kaoru has 1 season in total (13 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of Rilakkuma and Kaoru out yet?

Yes — all 13 episodes across 1 season of Rilakkuma and Kaoru are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Rilakkuma and Kaoru?

No — Rilakkuma and Kaoru ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.