The official X account for the Rilakkuma anime stirred up a storm of speculation on September 16 when it posted a mysterious logo illustration at exactly 8:19 a.m., accompanied by nothing but the enigmatic date “2026.9.18.”
Is a Haikyuu!! Collaboration on the Way?
The logo’s design immediately drew comparisons to that of the beloved volleyball manga Haikyuu!!, sending fans into a frenzy of detective work. Sharp-eyed followers quickly pointed out that the post time of 8:19 a.m. and the date September 18 — read in reverse — both yield the number sequence 819, which in Japanese can be read as “Ha-i-kyuu,” a clear nod to the sports series.
The comment section overflowed with reactions, including:
- “Posted at 8:19 and the date is September 18 — reversed that’s 819. It has to be a Haikyuu collab!”
- “Read the date backwards and it’s basically confirmed. This is incredible.”
- “Wait — is this seriously a Haikyuu collab!?”
- “If a Haikyuu collab actually happens, I won’t be able to sleep tonight.”
- “Hold on… what is going on right now!?”
No official confirmation has been made as to whether the announcement relates to Haikyuu!! or an entirely different project. Fans are eagerly awaiting further details.
About Rilakkuma
Rilakkuma is a character from San-X, depicted as a bear in a costume who lives with an office worker named Kaoru, alongside Korilakkuma and Kiiroitori. His greatest passions are his daily meals and snacks — particularly pancakes, omurice, pudding, and dango. Chairoikoguma, a friend who lives in a honey forest, also appears in the series.
Season 3 Confirmed, New Title Revealed
The Rilakkuma anime, produced by Production I.G, airs every Saturday at 9:25 a.m. on TBS, with Ikuta Lilas (幾田りら) serving as narrator and performing the theme song “stay with me.”
A third season has been officially confirmed. The third PV has been released, showcasing the characters’ laid-back daily lives with narration by Ikuta Lilas. The third key visual also unveiled the Season 3 subtitle: 「気ままにまんぷく日和」 (Kimama ni Manpuku Biyori — roughly, “A Carefree, Satisfying Day”), capturing the easygoing charm the series is known for.
Staff
- Narrator: Ikuta Lilas (幾田りら)
- Original Work: San-X
- Directors: Itazu Masanori (first half), Kamakura Yumi (second half)
- Character Design: Morita Chiho
- Art Director: Yamazaki Suzuna
- Art Studio: Studio Fuga
- Color Design: Sato Mayumi
- Photography Director: Okumura Takahiro
- Editor: Uematsu Junichi
- Sound Director: Kikuta Hiromi
- Music: Yokoseki Kota, Ikeda Yoshiya, Kanno Mizuki
- Animation Producer: Matsushita Keiko
- Animation Production: Production I.G
(C)SAN-X / Team Rilakkuma
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