San-X Co., Ltd. (head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) has decided to make an animation of the popular character “Rilakkuma” by production of Production I.G, and announce that the PV for animation will be lifted today.
The theme song for the anime is “STAY WITH ME”, a new song written by Rira Ikuta. has teamed up with gorgeous people, such as serving as the PV director.

Animated by Production I.G of the popular character “Rilakkuma”!

This time, it has been decided to animate “Rilakkuma”, a popular San X character, in the animation production by Production I.G, which has worked on many popular works such as “Haikyu!!” and “Kaiju No. 8”.

“Animation decision PV” directed by Masami Itazu (Yoshimi Itazu) has been released today!

Celebrating the animation decision, the anime adaptation PV has been lifted today. The director of this PV is Yoshimi Itazu, who has worked on numerous works such as “Arctic Department Store Concierge-san.” In the PV, the hungry Rilakkuma meets Kiiroitori, Korilakkuma, and the Korilakkuma while enjoying a wonderful adventure in the dream world, so please take a look.

Animation decision PV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oghlrozpq_u

The theme song is “STAY WITH ME” written by Rira Ikuta, a fan of Rilakkuma.

The theme song has been decided on the new song “Stay with Me” written by Rira Ikuta, who is active as a singer-songwriter. Rira Ikuta herself is a Rilakkuma fan, and this time she encountered the work, and it was decided that she would be in charge of the theme song. “Stay with me” is the first release of the sound source in the animation decision PV, so please take a look.

<Theme song information>
“Stay with me”
Artist: Rira Ikuta
Lyricist/Composition: Rira Ikuta
Arrangement: KOHD

<[Rira Ikuta] Profile>

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Born September 25, 2000, from Tokyo. Worked as a singer-songwriter.ABEMA’s original romance program “Today, I fell in love with you.” released in January 2022 The song “Sparkle” written to “” has exceeded 100 million views in total streaming. In March 2023, he released his 1st album “SKETCH” and made his first one-man tour “Sketch” a success. In 2024, he played the lead role as the main character, Koyama, in the movie “Dead Demons Dededede Destruction”, and participated in the feature-ing song with ANO, who also starred in the movie, and was in charge of the theme song, “ANO.” Feat. Rira Ikuta released “The absolute sanctuary” and “Ikuta Rira feat. ANO “Seishun Uta””. In September, he was in charge of the theme song for the original serial drama “Transparent We”, which is currently being broadcast on Abema, and has released the new song “Sign” in various fields.

Basic work information

■ Staff
Original: San X
Animation production: Production I.G

■ Theme song
“Stay with me”
Artist: Rira Ikuta
Lyricist/Composition: Rira Ikuta
Arrangement: KOHD

Rilakkuma official website
https://www.san-x.co.jp/rilakkuma/

Rilakkuma Official X
https://x.com/rilakkuma_gyr

■ Statement of rights
(C) SAN-X / Team Rilakkuma

What is Rilakkuma?-Rilakkuma celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023.

A bear in a costume. With Korilakkuma and Kiiroitori, she continues to take care of her at the house of an office worker, Kaoru. It is unknown who is inside.
Rilakkuma’s main concern is daily meals and snacks. My favorite foods are hot cakes, omelet rice, pudding, and dumplings.
A cog bear is a friend who lives in the honey forest.
▷ Read more https://www.san-x.co.jp/rilakkuma/profile/

About San-X (https://www.san-x.co.jp/company/)

We continue to produce more than 1,000 100% original characters such as Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, Tarepanda, etc., and deliver the mysterious charm to the world through original products, licensing business, various events, promotions, and videos.
Characters who look cute but have a surreal and surrealness, and are kind enough to snuggle up to their hearts. Not only is it cute, but the San-X characters attract a lot of people.

(C) SAN-X / Team Rilakkuma