Common Raccoon

Common Raccoon, often called Arai-san, is a raccoon Friend in Kemono Friends. She spends much of the anime following Kaban's trail because she mistakenly believes an important object was stolen.

Common Raccoon in Kemono Friends: identity and story role

Arai-san is impulsive, confident, and easily convinced by her own theories. She relies on persistence, tracking, and energetic physical action rather than careful planning.

Common Raccoon's defining abilities and connections

Fennec is her patient companion and repeatedly corrects or redirects her during the journey.