The Sea is a Place to Play Alone.

'''"The Sea is a Place to Play Alone." '''is the first episode of Bonobono (2016).

Synopsis
Bonobono has fun riding the waves with Raccoon.

Plot
Bonobono is riding the waves by himself. He remarks that his father thinks he looks odd while surfing, and has a flashback where his father attempts to surf. However, he becomes tired and wipes out. In the present, Bonobono is waiting for the waves to knock him down. They do so, and he crashes into the sand. He then floats through the water holding onto a stick, when he notices a splash near him. Raccoon had threw a rock into the water to get Bonobono's attention.

Raccoon angrily greets Bonobono due to him believing that Bonobono had wasted time by looking for the rock underwater. Bonobono is unfazed, however, and cheerfully greets Raccoon. In response, Raccoon asks him if he knows what a "cornus controversa paperplant" is. Raccoon walks away after Bonobono responds that he does not, but Bonobono reveals that this is what they often say before playing together.

Bonobono asks Raccoon if he wants to play in the water, but Raccoon is reluctant. He changes his mind, however, when he notices a log in the water, and he decides to float with it. The two try to come up with an idea for what they can play in the water, and Bonobono suggests rock-paper-scissors. This angers Raccoon, so instead Bonobono proposes they ride on the waves. Raccoon agrees to this, and Bonobono demonstrates the game. Raccoon then tries, and decides that crashing through the sand is his favorite part, while Bonobono's favorite part is being at the top of the waves. The two try variations of the game, including using a log and seaweed.

The waves having died down, Raccoon decides to leave. He says that he had fun, and Bonobono agrees. Bonobono, reflecting on the day, decides that riding the waves is not about playing with yourself, but playing with the ocean.

Major Characters

 * Bonobono
 * Raccoon

Minor Characters

 * Bonobono's dad

Trivia

 * This episode marks the first appearance of Bonobono, Raccoon, and Bonobono's dad.