Sumikko Gurashi Franchise Announces 5th Anime Film for 2027
San-X’s Sumikko Gurashi franchise has announced a fifth anime film arriving in 2027, with creator Yuri Yokomizo’s new visual hinting that shy cat Neko will take center stage.
"Uso Tantei Tomanto" Launches New Goods Themed Around Tomanto vs. Phantom Thief Paprika
San-X and Fanworks reveal a new “Tomanto vs. Phantom Thief Paprika” merchandise lineup for Uso Tantei Tomanto, featuring plushies, stationery, and bags arriving in early October 2026.
Rilakkuma Anime Posts Mysterious Logo — Fans Suspect Haikyuu!! Collaboration
The official Rilakkuma anime X account posted a cryptic logo with the date “2026.9.18,” sparking fan speculation of a Haikyuu!! crossover hidden in the numbers.
Rilakkuma Short Anime Announces Third Season: "Ki Mama ni Manpuku Biyori"
San-X’s Rilakkuma short anime has announced a third season titled “Rilakkuma: Ki Mama ni Manpuku Biyori” following the broadcast of Season 2’s final episode.
Production I.G Releases Summer Pool Illustration for Rilakkuma Short Anime
Production I.G has unveiled a special summer illustration for the Rilakkuma short anime, showing the beloved characters lounging by a pool, as the new season “Teku Teku World Travel” airs.
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Rilakkuma × ROUND1 Collab Campaign: Characters Become Staff, with Special Menus, Themed Rooms & Bowling Fun [Jul 21 – Oct 18]
Rilakkuma teams up with ROUND1 for a nationwide collab campaign in Japan from July 21 to October 18, 2026, featuring special menus, themed rooms, bowling score events, and exclusive novelties.
Sumikko Gurashi x Marugame Seimen Collaboration Brings 4 Special Summer Campaigns in 2026
Sumikko Gurashi teams up with Marugame Seimen for a limited-time collaboration featuring four special campaigns, including an exclusive picnic-style udon box set, starting 14 July 2026 nationwide in J
Rilakkuma Anime New Season Titled "Tekuteku Sekai Ryoko" — Second PV and Key Visual Revealed
The short anime Rilakkuma has unveiled its second PV and key visual, along with the official title for its new season: “Tekuteku Sekai Ryoko” (Trekking World Travel).
