The ban on new characters in the anime “Rilakkuma” has been unveiled! The name is Awawawaneko & Yobi

This time, #1放送後に新キャラクターを解禁いたしました！ of the anime “Rilakkuma” The name of the Neko with a cat-shaped applique on its tummy is “hawk cat,” and the name of the seal that walks on two legs is “Yobi.”

▽Awakish cat

A popular foodie and travel broadcaster and video creator. I can go anywhere by myself, and I am independent. But I was so surprised when it happened that wasn't expected. A Neko in a costume with a cat-shaped applique on its tummy. The charm point is the fuzzy, bubbly tail.

▽YOBIE

A seal of walking on two legs bowing. I'm home looking for warmth, Before I knew it, it seemed like they were in various places.

It will also appear in anime, so be sure to keep an eye out ♪

Furthermore, the theme song “Stay with Me” by Rira Ikuta will be distributed starting today!

Distribution and release of the new song “Stay with Me” written by Rira Ikuta herself as the theme song for the anime “Rilakkuma” has started today! Please enjoy it along with the “Rilakkuma” illustrations drawn by Itazu Masaran, who is the director of the anime (first part) ♪

■Music Information 2026/4/4 (Sat) distribution release Ikuta Rira “Stay with Me” Lyrics/Composition: Ikuta Rira Arrangement: KOHD Pre-save/distribution link: https://orcd.co/swm

■Broadcasting/Distribution Information TV Broadcast Broadcast on TBS from 9:25 a.m. on 4/4 (Sat) It is being broadcast sequentially on other TBS stations Tulip TV 4/4 (Sat) 9:25 a.m. Hokuriku Broadcasting 4/11 (Sat) Gogo 6:58 ~ San-in Broadcasting 4/13 (Mon) Gogo 4:18 ~ Ai TV 4/10 (Fri) Gogo 4:50 ~ “Wow! Broadcast within “Friday” RKB Mainichi Broadcasting 4/18 (Sat) at 7:28 a.m. Nagasaki Broadcasting 4/4 (Sat) 9:25 a.m. Kumamoto Broadcasting 4/18 (Sat) 5:25 a.m. Minami Nippon Broadcasting 4/12 (Sun) Hiru 12:54 ~ Ryukyu Broadcasting 4/18 (Sat) 5:45 a.m.

■Unlimited Viewing It is being distributed on various platforms every Saturday morning starting at 9:30 a.m. from 4/4 (Sat) ABEMA PREMIUM Amazon Prime Video DMM TV D anime store D ANIME STORE FOR PRIME VIDEO D ANIME STORE NIKONIKO BRANCH Hulu Lemino U-NEXT WOWOW ON DEMAND Unlimited anime Bandai channel J:COM STREAM Milplus TELASA

■Free Streaming It is being distributed on various platforms and SNS every Saturday morning starting at 9:30 a.m. from 4/4 (Sat) TBS FREE: 1-week limited missed streaming TVer: 1-week limited missed streaming YouTube: 2-week limited missed stream X: 1-week limited missed stream Instagram: 1-week limited missed streaming TikTok: 1-week limited missed streaming ABEMA: 1-week limited missed broadcast

■Introduction Every day, “Rilakkuma” with you Now it's time to break out of everyday life and enter the slowly expanding world of animation.

It was such a moment that made my heart feel so light. No matter where you are, no matter what you do, Have Rilakkuma beside you.

An exciting story that starts anew. Please come and see “Rilakkuma” in the spring of 2026.

■Staff Narration: Ikuta Rira

Original story: San-X Director: Itazu Masaran (Part 1), Kamakura Yumi (Part 2) Character design: Morita Chiyoshi Art Director: Ryona Yamahira Art: Studio Elegance Color design: Sato Mayumi Director of Photography: Okumura Takahiro Edited by Uematsu Junichi Sound Director: Kikuta Hiromi Music: Kota Yokozeki, Yoshiya Ikeda, Mizuki Sugano Music production: LEGENDOA Animation Producer: Matsushita Keiko Animation production: Production I.G

■Theme song “stay with me” Artist: Ikuta Rira Lyrics/Composition: Ikuta Rira Arrangement: KOHD

■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 site: https://www.san-x.co.jp/ja/characters/rilakkuma/ Official X: https://x.com/rilakkuma_gyr

(C) SAN-X/ Team Rilakkuma