The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Rilakkuma anime has fans scratching their heads after posting a cryptic logo on September 16. The post, uploaded at 8:19 AM, features a stylized “Rilakkuma” logo alongside the date “2026.9.18” — and fans are convinced it’s hinting at a collaboration with Haikyu!!.
Rilakkuma’s Cozy World
Rilakkuma is a San-X character known for being a laid-back bear in a zipped costume. He lives with Korilakkuma and Kiiroitori, spending his days at the apartment of office worker Kaoru. The anime adaptation, produced by Production I.G, is currently airing on TBS every Saturday at 9:25 AM. The theme song is “stay with me” by Ikuta Rira.
The Teaser That Sparked Speculation
The official anime X account’s September 16 post shared a logo reading “Rilakkuma” and a date: “2026.9.18.” Fans quickly connected the timing and the reversed date (8:19 and 18/9 yielding 819) to Haikyu!!, a popular volleyball manga. The comment section filled with reactions like “Is it a Haikyu!! collab?” and “Wait, what?!”
“8:19 and 9/18 reversed to 819… Could this be a collaboration with Haikyu!!?” / “If you read the date backward, it’s confirmed! Amazing!” / “A real Haikyu!! collab?!” / “Hey, wait!”
Whether the teaser truly points to Haikyu!! or something else remains to be seen. Fans are eager for the next update.
Season 3 Announced
Production I.G’s Rilakkuma anime has already confirmed a third season. The latest PV features narration by Ikuta Rira, showcasing the gentle everyday life of Rilakkuma and friends. The third key visual also reveals the season’s title: Kimama ni Manpuku Biyori.
Staff and Broadcast Info
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Narration | Ikuta Rira |
| Original Work | San-X |
| Director (Part 1) | Itazu Masami |
| Director (Part 2) | Kamakura Yumi |
| Character Design | Morita Chiyo |
| Art Director | Yamazaki Suzuna |
| Art | Studio Fuuya |
| Color Design | Sato Mayumi |
| Photography Director | Okumura Takahiro |
| Editing | Uematsu Junichi |
| Sound Director | Kikuta Hiroki |
| Music | Yokozeki Kouta, Ikeda Shinya, Kanno Mizuki |
| Music Production | Legendoor |
| Animation Producer | Matsushita Keiko |
| Animation Production | Production I.G |
Rilakkuma airs every Saturday at 9:25 AM on TBS.
(C) SAN-X / Team Rilakkuma
