Lilas Ikuta provides theme song and narration for new 'Rilakkuma' anime

By Sam 2 March 2026

Lilas Ikuta, known as ikura from YOASOBI, will perform the theme song and serve as the narrator for the upcoming anime series "Rilakkuma." Her first solo album, 2023's "Sketch," topped the Oricon digital album chart. The show, produced by Production I.G, premieres on TBS in Japan on April 4, 2026.

Rilakkuma character with a small yellow bird on its head

Ikuta wrote the acoustic theme song "stay with me." She also provides the narration for the anime. A first promotional video featuring her narration has been released.

The song "stay with me" will be released digitally at a later date. It was arranged by KOHD. A separate video with comments from Ikuta about her involvement is also available.

Rilakkuma and friends in a spaceship wearing helmets

The anime, titled "Rilakkuma ~Goyururi Yume no Tabi~," is directed by Tadahiro Itazu (first part) and Yumi Kamakura (second part). The music is composed by Kota Yokozeki, Zenya Ikeda, and Mizuki Kanno.