The anime industry has never been afraid to try something new. Anime history is full of experimental and boundary-pushing series that use new visual styles and animation techniques to tell unique stories. While some of these shows have flopped, some have revolutionized the medium, giving future creators more tools to use. The newly released Rilakkuma's Theme Park Adventure shows that more anime series should embrace stop-motion animation.
The sequel to 2019's critically praised Rilakkuma and Kaoru, Rilakkuma's Theme Park Adventure sees overworked office woman Kaoru take her roommates to a dessert-themed theme park. However, Kaoru's roommates are anything but usual. She lives with the lazy bear Rilakkuma, the tiny but mischievous cub Korilakkuma, and her hardworking pet bird Kiritori. While at the theme park, the group, especially Rilakkuma, ends up in many situations as they try to help friends old and new solve their problems. Both series are animated using stop-motion, and this really works in their favor. In fact, the shows would be nowhere near as good if they were traditionally animated.
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