SAN-X Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will announce that the short animation of “Rilakkuma”, which was announced in October 2024, will start broadcasting on TV from April 2026. In addition to the release of the teaser visual today, the character information and introduction of Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, Kiiroitri, and Koguma have also been released. With the release of the ban, the official X and official website of the short animation “Rilakkuma” has been opened, so please check the latest information on the X account and this site.

The short animation “Rilakkuma” is scheduled to start broadcasting on TV from April 2026! The teaser visual has been released!

-Teaser visuals

The short animation “Rilakkuma” is scheduled to start broadcasting on TV from April 2026!
Please look forward to the start of the broadcast!

Information and introduction of Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, Kiiroitori, and Charikoguma released! Anime official X, official website open!

Character information and introduction of Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, Kiiroitori, and Charikoguma have been released!
In addition, we have opened the official X and official website of the anime “Rilakkuma”, so please take a look!

Character information

◎ Rilakkuma

A bear in a costume. It is unknown who is inside. I’m lazing around every day.
My main concern is the daily meals and snacks.

◎ Korilakkuma

A white bear child who came out of nowhere.
It doesn’t seem like a real bear because it has a red button on its chest.
The name is Kiiroitori.
I love pranks. A healthy and naughty child.

◎ Kiiroitori

A solid, yellow bird.
The main thing is the two hairs on the head.
I like working and I like beauty. My hobby is savings.

◎Charcoal cogma

A real bear that lives in a honey forest. The charm point is the bushy chest hair.
When you open your mouth, there is a canva. The buttocks have honey and the body is sweet
It smells like honey. My dream is to grow up.

~Introduction~
Every day, “Rilakkuma” with you
This time, we will jump out of our daily lives and go to the world of animation that spreads loosely.

A moment that makes your heart feel soft and light.
No matter where you are, no matter what you do,
Rilakkuma by your side.

A new, exciting story.
Please come and see “Rilakkuma” in the spring of 2026.

▼ Anime Official X
https://x.com/rilakkuma_anime
▼ Anime official website
https://www.rilakkuma-anime.com/

The theme of the anime adaptation “STAY WITH ME” will be released in early October!
Pre-sale starts at the limited-time shop “Rilakkuma Store in GINZA ~ Rilakkuma who thinks of you” to be held at Matsuya Ginza from Wednesday, August 27

“Stay with me” was drawn by Production I.G, an animation production for “Rilakkuma”. This theme is a heartwarming series depicting the “routines of hot cakes” that Rilakkuma loves for a long time. What if Rilakkuma was by your side? You can make hot cakes and welcome them, have the best early afternoons of eating together and take a nap, wake up with the scent of refilling pancakes, and fall asleep again! Rilakkuma and the others are snuggling up to your casual days.

▼ Click here for the “stay with me” theme goods
https://www.san-x.co.jp/blog/goods/2025/10/rlk.html

Basic work information

■ Introduction
Every day, “Rilakkuma” with you
This time, we will jump out of our daily lives and go to the world of animation that spreads loosely.

A moment that makes your heart feel soft and light.
No matter where you are, no matter what you do,
Rilakkuma by your side.

A new, exciting story.
Please come and see “Rilakkuma” in the spring of 2026.

■ Staff
Original: San X
Directed by: Masaran Itazu, Yumi Kamakura
Character design: Chiyo Morita
Music: Kota Yokoseki, Zenzai Ikeda, Mizuki Kanno
Music production: Legend
Animation Producer: Keiko Matsushita
Animation production: Production I.G

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

The short animation “Rilakkuma” official
Anime official website: https://www.rilakkuma-anime.com/
Anime official X: https://x.com/rilakkuma_anime

Rilakkuma official
Official website: https://www.san-x.co.jp/rilakkuma/
Official X: https://x.com/rilakkuma_gyr

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

You can watch the Rilakkuma animation decision PV from here

https://youtu.be/oghlrozpq_u

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.
*San-X official website: https://www.san-x.co.jp/

(C) 2025 SAN-X / Team Rilakkuma