Previews from Episode 1 of the short anime 'Rilakkuma' have been released.

This series is set to premiere on April 4 at 9:25 a.m. JST on TBS. The newly unveiled images include scenes of Rilakkuma wearing headphones in a dimly lit room, as well as gazing up at the sky, hinting at the show's calm and laid-back atmosphere. 

It was also announced that the anime's theme song "stay with me," performed by Lilas Ikuta, will be released digitally on April 4. Written just for the series, the song features a warm, gentle melody and a soft acoustic sound. Ikuta, a longtime fan of Rilakkuma, also serves as the anime’s narrator, adding to its soothing and relaxed tone. The song’s jacket artwork features an original illustration by director Masakazu Itazu, who directs the first part of the anime.