Animation
Good Times
Netflix takes a classic sitcom, Good Times, and turns it into a vulgar, violent, sexually-charged TV-MA show.
What’s better than a fun day at an amusement park? Well, how about a fun day at an amusement park for free?
When Rilakkuma wins tickets to Nakasugi Land, he and his friends decide to enjoy themselves at the park before it closes for good. But who could’ve guessed that their day would be full of mishaps and misadventures?
Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure continues the slice-of-life story of Rilakkuma (literally “relaxing bear,” a popular Japanese character in books, games and TV shows) and his friends as they enjoy their lives. Yes, Rilakkuma may be a sentient toy bear, and he may not talk beyond grunts and sighs, but the bear still makes an enjoyable protagonist to follow.
The eight-episode series may be simple, but the show’s simplicity makes it a relaxing watch. What parents will be more excited about, however, is the show’s nearly non-existent content concerns. In fact, the biggest issue includes a clown’s brief mention of his spiritual superstitions. We couldn’t find any issues within three of the eight episodes, and the remaining five are extremely minor. It’s certainly got the least amount of negative content of any show I’ve reviewed this year.
So while Rilakkuma and his friends enjoy their trip to this dessert-themed amusement park, you can rest easy as your kids enjoy this show.
When Rilakkuma wins tickets to the theme park Nakasugi Land, he and his friends head there for some fun. However, complications arise as Rilakkuma finds he’s too big for the rides.
There are no content concerns for this episode.
Rilakkuma and a new friend, Emily, fight virtual monsters, but Rilakkuma doesn’t know how to play. Meanwhile, Emily’s parents search for her.
Emily shoots at various virtual monsters. Emily’s parents lament that Emily doesn’t listen to her. Rilakkuma’s friend Korilakkuma continuously bumps his RC Duck into a man, and his other friend Kiiroitori is flung off a ride.
The acronym “omg” is seen written out once.
After Kiiroitori is stuck in an abandoned part of the park, Rilakkuma and friends go to save him. However, their adventure gets them into a sticky situation.
Rilakkuma and friends trespass (albeit in order to save a friend). Children steal a clown’s supplies (three cigar boxes). A mechanic references drinking.
When a clown accidentally takes the lunches of Korilakkuma and his roommate Kaoru, they track him down to get them back. An employee struggles to make her boss happy, and a clown discusses his feelings for a girl.
Kaoru and Korilakkuma trespass. The Kanji for “blessing,” “spirits,” “expel” and “disperse” are seen written over a pentagram while a clown talks about helping a girl “get rid of any bad vibes around her.”
Rilakkuma and friends spend time with Suzune, a park celebrity. Kauro’s friend Hayate is mistaken for an employee.
Monsters made of food attack Rilakkuma in his sleep.
Rilakkuma and his friends help hide Suzune from her fans. Emily learns about her parents’ time at the arcade. Kaoru searches for Hayate.
Suzune references skipping school.
When all the park lights go out, employees band together to fix the issue. All of Rilakkuma’s friends finally find one another.
There are no content concerns for this episode.
Everyone works hard to get the power working in time for the park’s last parade.
There are no content concerns for this episode.
Kennedy Unthank studied journalism at the University of Missouri. He knew he wanted to write for a living when he won a contest for “best fantasy story” while in the 4th grade. What he didn’t know at the time, however, was that he was the only person to submit a story. Regardless, the seed was planted. Kennedy collects and plays board games in his free time, and he loves to talk about biblical apologetics. He thinks the ending of Lost “wasn’t that bad.”
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