17 anime like Rilakkuma and Kaoru
These are the shows Rilakkuma and Kaoru fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Rilakkuma and Kaoru, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 10 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 2 are films you can watch in one sitting.
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PUI PUI MOLCAR
TV short · 2021 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into animals and episodic. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
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Pokémon Concierge
ONA · 2023 · 4 eps · 77/100
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into stop motion and animals. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
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Gal & Dino
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · 60/100
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into stop motion and female protagonist. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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Aggretsuko
ONA · 2018 · 10 eps · 74/100
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into work and office lady. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Music
- Slice of Life
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My Melody & Kuromi
ONA · 2025 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into stop motion and animals. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
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My Neighbor Totoro
Movie · 1988 · 81/100
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into female protagonist. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
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Cheburashka
Movie · 2010 · 61/100
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into stop motion. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
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Ratio of Forest
TV short · 2010
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into female protagonist and stop motion. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
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Domo-kun
TV short · 1998 · 37 eps · 57/100
It shares the comedy and slice of life feel of Rilakkuma and Kaoru. It is a longer watch at 37 episodes. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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I'm home, Chibigodzilla
ONA · 2020 · 12 eps · 50/100
It shares the comedy and slice of life feel of Rilakkuma and Kaoru. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
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Aggressive Retsuko
TV short · 2016 · 100 eps · 72/100
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into episodic and work. It is a longer watch at 100 episodes. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Music
- Slice of Life
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Usagi no Mofy
ONA · 2013 · 13 eps · 53/100
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into iyashikei and animals. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Slice of Life
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Ki de Tsukurou
ONA · 1 eps · 43/100
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into stop motion and animals. It is a shorter watch at 1 episodes. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Slice of Life
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With Pochi! Yoshi's Woolly World Special Anime
ONA · 31 eps · 58/100
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into stop motion. It is a longer watch at 31 episodes. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today
TV · 2023 · 13 eps · 74/100
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into animals and female protagonist. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
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Chiikawa
TV short · 2022 · 85/100
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into animals and iyashikei. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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With You and the Rain
TV · 2025 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like Rilakkuma and Kaoru, it leans into iyashikei and female protagonist. Fans of Rilakkuma and Kaoru recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Rilakkuma and Kaoru; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.