San-X Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will announce that the anime “Rilakkuma” by Production I.G will be broadcast on TBS from 9:25 a.m. on Saturday, April 4th.

For this announcement, the first PV and the first key visual have been released. In addition, the theme song artist Rira Ikuta is in charge of the narration of this work. Rilakkuma x Rira Ikuta’s collaboration visual has been released. In addition, the staff information has been lifted, and the text comments from the main staff have been released.

The anime “Rilakkuma” will start broadcasting on TBS from 9:25 am on Saturday, April 4th!

The 1st PV and 1st key visuals are now available!

In the newly released first PV, you can enjoy the narration by Rilakkuma and others who are dressed in various forms and the narration by Rira Ikuta.
Also, in the first key visual, the title of the season is “Rilakkuma ~Goyururi Yume no Tabi~”. It’s a visual filled with many elements such as Rilakkuma friends, so please take a look!

https://youtu.be/RV-FCFL5VTU

1st key visual

“At willingness, I’m excited. I’ve started a relaxing trip.”

The narration is Rira Ikuta! Collaboration visuals of Rilakkuma x Rira Ikuta are also released!

The narration for the anime “Rilakkuma” is decided by Rira Ikuta!
Rilakkuma x Rira Ikuta’s collaboration visual has been released!
Please take a look at the comment video as well.
Collaboration visual

▼Comment video

https://youtu.be/v1yxbhytiyg

Main staff information has been added! A text comment has arrived!

Narration by Rira Ikuta

Original work 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　San-X
Directed by: Kamakura Itazu (Part 1), Yumi Kamakura (Part 2)
Character Design Chiyo Morita
Art director Suzuna Yama
Fine Arts Studio Fuga
Color design 　　　　　　　　　　Mayumi Sato
Photographer Takahiro Okumura
Edited by Junichi Uematsu
Sound director Hiromi Kikuta
Music: Kota Yokoseki, Zenzai Ikeda, Mizuki Kanno
Music production 　　　　　　　　　Legend
Animation Producer Keiko Matsushita
Animation Production I.G

text comment

Directed by: Tadashi Itazu (Part 1)

“Rilakkuma” is making its TV animation for the first time.
The theme of this time is “Travel of a dream”.
Rilakkuma travels freely in a world of soft and colorful dreams.

The soft touch unique to hand-drawn animation is packed with a variety of Rilakkuma that can only be seen here.

Take a little rest on your busy daily life and enjoy relaxing and relaxing with your parents and children.

Director: Yumi Kamakura (Part 2)

From spring, cute Rilakkuma and friends are here in the morning.
We will deliver new encounters and a relaxed atmosphere as usual.
What shall we do today? If you get lost, go with Rilakkuma
Why don’t you jump out freely?

It’s like adding a little taste and color to your everyday casual daily life.
Please enjoy the animation.

Character design: Chiyo Morita

When I was a child, Rilakkuma was very helpful in stationery.
When I grew up, I never thought I would be involved as an anime.

I researched “Kumatachi-likeness” from the original so that you can feel more familiar with the new side of the bears.
I draw with various touches so that you can feel the warmth.
I would be happy if you could feel the care of the bears in their movements.

I would be happy if you could watch over Rilakkuma’s journey together.

Music: Kota Yokoseki

While cherishing the world of Rilakkuma, where the warm flow of time flows, I composed the song while being close to the exciting adventures and the moments when I was in a hurry and rushed to it. I am conscious of a fun melody that makes me feel brighter just by listening to it and makes me want to hum.
Along with the gentle flow of time, please listen and enjoy the music that colors the world of Rilakkuma.

Music: Zenya Ikeda

In the process of making songs, I imagined the movements of Rilakkuma, imagined what kind of music would be good, and made music with the feeling of spending time with them. It was a very enjoyable time.

The music is produced for each story by three people. I think that each of us was able to put a lot of attention to detail in the relaxed atmosphere. I am delighted that Rilakkuma has been able to spin music behind it, moving around in the anime world.

Music: Mizuki Kanno

I made it while being healed by the very cute world view of the work.
The charm of each character has already been overflowing from the scenario, so the songs are produced while cherishing the stage, the atmosphere of the country, and the story they meet in the anime.
I think it’s a wonderful work where you can meet new Rilakkumas with each episode, with unexpected developments unique to anime, relaxed healing that is typical of Rilakkuma. Please take a look!

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
Narration by Rira Ikuta

Original work 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　San-X
Directed by: Kamakura Itazu (Part 1), Yumi Kamakura (Part 2)
Character Design Chiyo Morita
Art director Suzuna Yama
Fine Arts Studio Fuga
Color design 　　　　　　　　　　Mayumi Sato
Photographer Takahiro Okumura
Edited by Junichi Uematsu
Sound director Hiromi Kikuta
Music: Kota Yokoseki, Zenzai Ikeda, Mizuki Kanno
Music production 　　　　　　　　　Legend
Animation Producer Keiko Matsushita
Animation Production I.G

■ Theme song
“Stay with me”
Artist: Rira Ikuta
Lyricist/Composition: Rira Ikuta
Arrangement: KOHD
(ECHOES/Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.)

■ Anime “Rilakkuma” official
Anime official website: https://www.rilakkuma-anime.com/
Anime official X: https://x.com/rilakkuma_anime
Animation decision PV: https://youtu.be/oghlrozpq_u?si=gcgx6rdnTyjtvgpl
1st PV: https://youtu.be/RV-FCFL5VTU

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

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) SAN-X / Team Rilakkuma