Tokyo Anime Dispatch

On June 24, 2026 , San-X and the official Rilakkuma anime site announced a new set of materials for the TV anime Rilakkuma , including a second promotional video and a new key visual for the season titled てくてく世界旅行 . The announcement is now live on PR TIMES and the official anime site, and it arrives while the series continues its broadcast run on TBS and affiliated stations. What Was Announced The update is straightforward but meaningful: the anime has a fresh promotional push built around a travel motif. The new visual puts Rilakkuma and friends in a more journey-oriented setting, while the second PV leans into the same feeling of movement and seasonal change. Rather than resetting the project, this looks like a visual refresh that gives the current season a clearer identity. The official materials also connect the anime to its ongoing broadcast window. According to the official site, Rilakkuma is airing every Saturday at 9:25 a.m. JST on TBS and local stations across Japan. Th...

On June 27, 2026, San-X opened its first overseas large-scale commemorative exhibition for the company’s 90th anniversary at Breeze MEGA Studio in Taipei’s Breeze Center. The latest official update, published on June 18, adds venue details, exhibition zones, Taiwan-exclusive art, and limited goods. For readers outside Japan, this is a neat example of how a character brand can work as both entertainment property and cultural archive. What Was Announced The exhibition runs from June 27, 2026 through August 30, 2026 at Breeze MEGA Studio 8F and 9F in Taipei. San-X and the event organizer describe it as the company’s first overseas large commemorative exhibition. The show brings together more than 1,000 characters from San-X’s history, with Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and Tarepanda among the best-known names at the center of the display. According to the official materials, visitors can expect original reference art, reproductions, archival materials, and video content that explain h...

On June 20, 2026, the official Rilakkuma anime website and a San-X press release introduced a new key visual and a second promotional video for the series. The update also gave the project its latest story title, Tekuteku Sekai Ryokou , while keeping the show in its current TV and streaming rollout. What Was Announced The announcement is straightforward but important: Rilakkuma now has a second PV and a new key visual tied to the Tekuteku Sekai Ryokou story line. The release frames this chapter as a gentle travel-themed continuation of the anime rather than a hard reset, which fits the character brand well. The release also confirms the practical viewing details. In Japan, the anime airs on TBS every Saturday at 9:25 a.m. JST. Streaming begins at 9:30 a.m. JST on U-NEXT, Prime Video, DMM TV, d Anime Store, and Lemino, and YouTube carries a two-week catch-up upload. Production I.G is credited with animation production, and Rira Ikuta is listed as narrator. Why It Matters A seco...

On June 20, 2026, San-X published a new official update for the Rilakkuma anime: the second promotional video, a new key visual, and the season title reveal for Teku Teku Sekai Ryokou . The Japanese post was published at 9:35 a.m. JST, and the company also mirrored the news in English on the same day. The new material does not simply repeat the earlier teaser cycle. It reframes the project around travel, a calmer visual identity, and a clearer sense of what this season is trying to communicate before a broadcast date has even been announced. What Was Announced The new San-X post confirms that Rilakkuma has moved into its second PV phase. In practical terms, that means the project now has enough finished promotional footage to show more of its visual tone, pacing, and narrative direction. The latest video introduces the season title Teku Teku Sekai Ryokou , which the company presents alongside the new key visual. The official copy describes the footage as something viewers can enj...