Review: We Baby Bears “Bears in the Dark/Big Trouble Little Babies”

Overview (Spoilers Below):

Bears in the Dark

The Bears search for their missing box in a dark and scary cave.

Big Trouble Little Babies

When they realize they’re too small for the rides at an amusement park, the Bears use a magic potion to get bigger.

Our Take:

Its first episode, “Bears in the Dark”, finds the bears relaxing in the meadow. But, when their magic box fell into a creepy cave below the ground, the bears must gather up the courage to search for it. Unfortunately, the only problem that plagues their search party is that the cave is super dark. Luckily, they ran into a friendly bat named Pimp, who teaches them how to use echolocation.

This episode was pretty enjoyable for numerous reasons, most notably the scenario. What made it interesting was that whenever the bears are in the dark, they hear sounds represented in words. It was a terrific way of expressing its anime-stylized animation as if it was a kid-friendly manga. Plus, it featured another fun supporting character Pimp regarding his echolocation rap.

The second episode, “Big Trouble Little Babies”, shows that being tall doesn’t have as many perks as being small. We see the bears finding a new home in the form of a theme park. However, they’re too small to attend the attractions, including the costume shop. So, they rely on a fortune-teller named Zorpo (voiced by Jason Mantzoukas), who gives them potions to make themselves bigger.

The story features the usual “be careful what you wish for” scenario in which the bears’ obsession over being tall resulted in them destroying the park. It is also another episode that featured a celebrity guest appearance. This time, it’s comedian Jason Mantzoukas, who’s continuing his successful career in live-action and animation. It’s another suitable adventure that sees the characters learning the values of being small, mainly due to its humorous battle between the three giant bears and Mantzoukas’ voice performance.

Overall, both episodes are enjoyable for their animation choices and larger-than-life message. “Bears in the Dark” respectively resemble a manga through its sound. “Big Trouble Little Babies” delivered some decent laughs that weren’t as huge as the bears but are still worth a ride regardless. Maybe next week, the bears will find a home that doesn’t have an age requirement.