Advance cuts for Episode 1 of the 'Rilakkuma' anime released! Theme song 'stay with me' to be released digitally on Saturday, April 4th!

San-X Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce the release of advance cuts for Episode 1 of the 'Rilakkuma' anime, produced by Production I.G, which is scheduled to air on TBS starting Saturday, April 4th at 9:25 AM. Furthermore, the theme song for the 'Rilakkuma' anime, 'stay with me' performed by Lilas Ikuta, will be released digitally on the premiere date of Saturday, April 4th. We are also unveiling the jacket artwork, which features a new illustration drawn by Yoshiyuki Itazu, the director of the first part of the anime. ■ Advance cuts for Episode 1 of the 'Rilakkuma' anime released! Advance cuts for Episode 1 of the 'Rilakkuma' anime have been released. Please look forward to the broadcast on TBS starting Saturday, April 4th at 9:25 AM. ■ Theme song 'stay with me' to be released digitally on Saturday, April 4th! Jacket artwork featuring a new illustration unveiled! The new song 'stay with me,' written specifically as the theme song for the 'Rilakkuma' anime, will be released digitally on Saturday, April 4th. Along with this, we have unveiled the jacket artwork featuring a new 'Rilakkuma' illustration by Yoshiyuki Itazu, the director of the first part of the anime. The design beautifully harmonizes the world of Rilakkuma with the world of singer-songwriter Lilas Ikuta, resulting in a soft and adorable finish. We hope you enjoy it.