Rilakkuma Returns! New Short Anime & Lilas Ikuta Narration

Alright, fine, I'll admit it. The Rilakkuma shorts are… not the worst. This new one, premiering on April 4th, has YOASOBI's Lilas Ikuta doing the narration, which is… acceptable. I suppose even I can appreciate a bit of low-stakes fluff occasionally, as long as it doesn't get too saccharine. Still, don't expect me to be jumping for joy. It's just Rilakkuma.

The first promotional video is out, and it looks… well, it looks like Rilakkuma. If you're into that sort of thing, you'll probably enjoy it. The idea of a short anime is fine, it means it won't overstay its welcome, unlike some other things I could mention. Ikuta's involvement is… interesting. She's not bad, I guess. It's just another entry in the Rilakkuma universe, and that's that.

So, mark your calendars if you absolutely *must*. April 4th. Rilakkuma. Narration by someone who's… fine. I'll probably catch it eventually, but don't you dare tell anyone I said that. It's just… background noise, really.

Source: New Rilakkuma Short Anime Reveals April 4 Debut 1st Promo Video