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Rilakkuma Short Anime Enters Second Season, New Promo Reveals Title and Staff
When Aniplex released a crisp new promotional video on Saturday, the message was clear: the beloved Rilakkuma short‑anime is back for a second season. The clip opens with the new title, Rilakkuma: Tekuteku Sekai Ryokō (Steadily Traveling the World), and confirms that the series will return to TBS Japan every Saturday at 9:25 a.m. The show will also stream worldwide on Crunchyroll.
The first season, Rilakkuma: Goyurori Yume no Tabi (Leisure Trip of Dreams), premiered on April 4 2026. It followed the same Saturday morning slot on TBS and was made available to international audiences on Crunchyroll. Each episode runs just five minutes, a format that has resonated with fans of the character and viewers who appreciate the gentle pacing.
Behind the scenes, the creative lineup for the new season stays largely the same. Yoshimi Itazu and Yumi Kamakura are listed as directors, while Chiyo Morita continues as character designer. The music team—Kōta Yokoseki, Yoshiya Ikeda, and Mizuki Kanno—will collaborate with Legendoor for production, and Keiko Matsushita will serve as animation producer. The narrator, Lilas Ikuta of YOASOBI, also performs the opening theme “stay with me.” These credits were confirmed on the studio’s official website and in the promotional video.
Rilakkuma, created by Aki Kondo in 2003, has grown from a simple plush bear into a cultural icon that graces everything from stationery to kitchenware. Prior to the 2026 short series, San‑X released a stop‑motion series, Rilakkuma and Kaoru, on Netflix in 2019, and a stop‑motion adventure series, Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure, in 2022.
The animation studio behind the series, Production I.G, brings a pedigree that includes Ghost in the Shell, Haikyu!!, and Psycho‑Pass. Founded in 1987, the studio has expanded into finance, publishing, and overseas distribution. Its involvement with Rilakkuma underscores its ongoing interest in adapting popular character franchises for television.
With the second season confirmed, fans can look forward to new episodes arriving in the same Saturday morning slot later in 2026. Crunchyroll will continue to stream the series with English subtitles. While the promotional video hints at a launch sometime in the second half of the year, no exact premiere date or episode count has been announced.
The announcement highlights the collaborative nature of the project: seasoned directors, composers, and a well‑known vocalist unite around a character that already enjoys a dedicated following. The combination of a beloved franchise, a reputable studio, and a major streaming platform positions the series well in the competitive short‑anime market.
At this time, the only confirmed details are the title, production staff, TBS airing schedule, and Crunchyroll availability. Aniplex or Production I.G. are expected to release further information—such as episode count, exact premiere date, and any additional cast members—in the coming weeks.
The first season, Rilakkuma: Goyurori Yume no Tabi (Leisure Trip of Dreams), premiered on April 4 2026. It followed the same Saturday morning slot on TBS and was made available to international audiences on Crunchyroll. Each episode runs just five minutes, a format that has resonated with fans of the character and viewers who appreciate the gentle pacing.
Behind the scenes, the creative lineup for the new season stays largely the same. Yoshimi Itazu and Yumi Kamakura are listed as directors, while Chiyo Morita continues as character designer. The music team—Kōta Yokoseki, Yoshiya Ikeda, and Mizuki Kanno—will collaborate with Legendoor for production, and Keiko Matsushita will serve as animation producer. The narrator, Lilas Ikuta of YOASOBI, also performs the opening theme “stay with me.” These credits were confirmed on the studio’s official website and in the promotional video.
Rilakkuma, created by Aki Kondo in 2003, has grown from a simple plush bear into a cultural icon that graces everything from stationery to kitchenware. Prior to the 2026 short series, San‑X released a stop‑motion series, Rilakkuma and Kaoru, on Netflix in 2019, and a stop‑motion adventure series, Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure, in 2022.
The animation studio behind the series, Production I.G, brings a pedigree that includes Ghost in the Shell, Haikyu!!, and Psycho‑Pass. Founded in 1987, the studio has expanded into finance, publishing, and overseas distribution. Its involvement with Rilakkuma underscores its ongoing interest in adapting popular character franchises for television.
With the second season confirmed, fans can look forward to new episodes arriving in the same Saturday morning slot later in 2026. Crunchyroll will continue to stream the series with English subtitles. While the promotional video hints at a launch sometime in the second half of the year, no exact premiere date or episode count has been announced.
The announcement highlights the collaborative nature of the project: seasoned directors, composers, and a well‑known vocalist unite around a character that already enjoys a dedicated following. The combination of a beloved franchise, a reputable studio, and a major streaming platform positions the series well in the competitive short‑anime market.
At this time, the only confirmed details are the title, production staff, TBS airing schedule, and Crunchyroll availability. Aniplex or Production I.G. are expected to release further information—such as episode count, exact premiere date, and any additional cast members—in the coming weeks.
