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Mushoku Tensei Season 3 Premieres 5 July — Studio Bind Is Back

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After a two-year gap, Rudeus Greyrat is almost back. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 has locked in a 5 July 2026 premiere date, with Studio Bind returning for what is shaping up to be one of the biggest isekai events of the summer season.

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 | OFFICIAL TRAILER — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

What Is the Perugius Arc — and Why Does It Matter for Mushoku Tensei Season 3?

Mushoku Tensei Season 3 key visual featuring the main cast
Image courtesy of Studio Bind

Season 3 picks up from Volume 14 of Rifujin na Magonote’s original light novel, heading into the so-called Everyday-life Arc. Rudeus and his companions make for the legendary floating fortress of the Dragon God Perugius — a destination that promises answers about the world’s deeper mysteries. But the journey takes a dark turn when one member of the group is struck down by a deadly illness, forcing Rudeus to navigate a new kind of crisis: not a dungeon boss or a magical disaster, but the threat of losing someone he loves to something he cannot simply fight off.

It is a quieter arc by Mushoku Tensei’s standards, but fans of the source material know it lands some of the series’ most emotionally resonant moments. After Season 2’s harrowing conclusion — which left both Rudeus and his audience reeling — the shift into this more grounded chapter feels earned.

Studio Bind Returns With the Same Team That Built the Benchmark

Consistency is one of Mushoku Tensei’s greatest strengths, and Season 3 is no exception. Director Ryosuke Shibuya is back, as are character designers Sanae Shimada and Ryota Furukawa, and composer Yoshiaki Fujisawa, who has scored every instalment of the anime to date. The returning core voice cast is intact: Yumi Uchiyama as Rudeus, Kokomo Kohara as Roxy, Ai Kayano as Sylphiette, and Ai Kakuma as Eris.

Roxy Migurdia in Mushoku Tensei Season 3
Image courtesy of Studio Bind

Two notable new faces join the cast this season: Haruka Tomatsu steps in as Nina Farion, and Tetsu Inada voices Gal Farion — characters whose significance to the Perugius storyline will become clear once the season is underway. Both are experienced voice actors with extensive credits across major anime titles, which suggests the new roles are being taken seriously.

With an 8.2 rating on IMDb and four consecutive Crunchyroll Anime Awards nominations across its first two seasons, Mushoku Tensei has established itself as one of the genre’s flagship productions. Season 3 inherits that reputation and, from the looks of the official trailer, intends to uphold it.

Yuiko Ohara Opens; Mika Nakashima Brings the Season Home

The theme song lineup for Season 3 is turning heads. Yuiko Ohara — whose warm, introspective style proved a perfect fit for this series in earlier seasons — handles the opening theme. The ending, meanwhile, goes to Mika Nakashima, whose contribution is titled Prayer, If It Ends.

Singapore fans who caught Mika Nakashima’s 2026 Asia tour will recognise the name immediately — she is one of Japan’s most beloved singer-actresses, with a discography that spans J-pop ballads and anime tie-ins alike. Having her sign off each Mushoku Tensei episode this summer is a genuinely exciting pairing, and the ending theme PV released in early June 2026 gives a strong sense of the emotional register she brings to the material.

Where to Watch Mushoku Tensei Season 3 in Singapore

Crunchyroll has confirmed a worldwide simulcast for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3, with episodes dropping weekly as they air in Japan from 5 July. Singapore viewers should note that streaming rights for anime in Southeast Asia sometimes differ from the global arrangement — previous seasons of Mushoku Tensei were available locally via platforms including Muse Asia, Netflix, and meWATCH in addition to Crunchyroll, depending on the period. We recommend checking your preferred platform close to the premiere date to confirm local availability.

For more anime coming this summer, keep an eye on our coverage as the July season ramps up.

Last Words

Two years is a long time in anime fandom, but Mushoku Tensei has always rewarded patience. The Perugius Arc brings a different energy to the series — slower, more introspective, and emotionally heavier than the action peaks of earlier seasons — and that shift in register is precisely what makes it such a compelling pivot point in the story. With the same creative team, a stacked voice cast, and a genuinely exciting music lineup headlined by Mika Nakashima, Singapore fans have every reason to clear their schedule for 5 July. Rudeus’s journey continues — and if the trailer is any guide, Studio Bind has no intention of letting the standard slip.

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BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA Drops 2nd PV and Opening Theme — Premieres 2 July

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BanG Dream!’s next anime chapter is taking shape fast — the staff behind YUME∞MITA dropped the second promotional video, a clean opening animation, and the series’ main key visual on 21 June, all ahead of a three-episode premiere night on 2 July 2026.

BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA main key visual featuring Mugendai Mewtype
Image courtesy of Bushiroad / NICHICALINE

What Is BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA?

YUME∞MITA is the latest entry in the long-running BanG Dream! franchise — but it comes with a twist that makes it feel genuinely new. The anime centres on Mugendai Mewtype, a five-member virtual girl band made up entirely of VTubers. Each member has a real online presence and a dedicated fan base, and the series threads their digital personas into a full TV anime narrative.

The five members: Arale Nakamachi (vocals), Nonoka Miyanaga (lead guitar), Ritsu Minetsuki (rhythm guitar), Miyako Fuji (keyboard), and Yuno Sengoku (DJ and manipulator). If you already follow any of them on stream, you’ll be watching familiar faces in a completely new form.

Opening Theme: Our Survival, Written by Unison Square Garden

The PV2 and clean opening sequence reveal the series’ opening theme: “Kore wa Boku-tachi no Seizon no Arasuji” (Our Survival) performed by Mugendai Mewtype. The song was written by Tomoya Tabuchi, guitarist and vocalist of Unison Square Garden — a band whose anime credits include the Kekkai Sensen openings and the Boku dake ga Inai Machi ending theme. His involvement gives the track a sharp, indie-rock edge that sets YUME∞MITA apart from earlier BanG Dream! idol-pop entries.

BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA — Official PV2, via バンドリちゃんねる☆ on YouTube

Production — NICHICALINE and Director Tomomi Umetsu

The series is animated by NICHICALINE, a studio building its identity in music-forward anime. Tomomi Umetsu directs with Hiroshi Morita as assistant director, and Midori Gotō handles series composition alongside writers Akiko Waba, Yotsuji Haibuchi, and Hitomi Ogawa. Character designs are by Osamu Nobusawa and Mochipuyo.

The broadcast plan is ambitious: the first three episodes air simultaneously on 2 July at 23:00 JST on Tokyo MX, with additional broadcasts on BS NTV and Sun TV. Dropping three episodes on night one is an increasingly popular strategy for summer anime that wants to make an immediate impression — you get a complete story arc before the weekly wait begins.

Where to Watch in Singapore

Crunchyroll confirmed in January 2026 that BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA would be part of its 2026 anime lineup. Crunchyroll is available in Singapore, so the expectation is that Singapore fans will be able to stream from 2 July — though exact territory availability for SG had not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check Crunchyroll’s official announcements closer to 2 July for the final word.

Last words

Between the VTuber concept, the Unison Square Garden writing credit, and a three-episode opening night, YUME∞MITA is shaping up as one of Summer 2026’s more interesting sleeper picks. Singapore fans who already live in the VTuber world will have a head start on the lore — check out more Summer 2026 anime we’ve been tracking ahead of the July season kick-off.

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Higurashi: When They Cry Gets a New TV Anime — 20 Years On

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On June 21 — Watanagashi, the Cotton Drifting Festival day in the series’ own lore — KADOKAWA announced that Higurashi: When They Cry is getting a brand new television anime, two decades after the original first aired.

New TV Anime Production Announcement PV (「ひぐらしのなく頃に」新作TVアニメーション制作決定PV) — via KADOKAWAanime on YouTube

みんな、おかえり — Everyone, Welcome Home

During a live-streamed 20th anniversary special on Sunday, KADOKAWA confirmed that a new Higurashi: When They Cry TV anime is now in production. The announcement came with a teaser visual featuring a smiling Rena Ryugu and the tagline みんな、おかえり — “Everyone, welcome home” — a phrase that is both deeply warm and deeply ominous if you know the character. A short promotional video with newly recorded voice dialogue was also released through the official KADOKAWAanime YouTube channel.

Higurashi: When They Cry 2026 new anime teaser visual with cast
Image courtesy of KADOKAWA

The Original Cast and Studio DEEN Are Back

The entire main voice cast is returning for the new series:

  • Keiichi Maebara: Soichiro Hoshi
  • Rena Ryugu: Mai Nakahara
  • Mion Sonozaki / Shion Sonozaki: Satsuki Yukino
  • Satoko Hojo: Mika Kanai
  • Rika Furude: Yukari Tamura

Animation production returns to Studio DEEN, the studio behind the original 2006 and 2007 anime adaptations — not Passione, which handled the 2020–2021 GOU and SOTSU remakes. That is a deliberate homecoming on multiple fronts, and the announcement makes no effort to be subtle about it.

New Higurashi anime visual from Studio DEEN and KADOKAWA 2026
Image courtesy of KADOKAWA

New to Higurashi? Here Is the Short Version

Higurashi: When They Cry (ひぐらしのなく頃に) is a horror-mystery visual novel series by Ryukishi07 via 07th Expansion, originally released in chapters from 2002 to 2006. It follows a group of friends in the rural village of Hinamizawa during the summer of 1983 — where, every year around the Cotton Drifting Festival, someone dies or goes missing. The series is known for its psychological horror, time loop mechanics, and a knack for making cheerful character designs do a lot of unsettling work. It is not for the faint-hearted, and that is precisely why it still has such a passionate following two decades on.

Last Words

No premiere date or streaming platform has been confirmed yet. Previous Higurashi adaptations — the original series and both GOU and SOTSU — have been available on Crunchyroll in Southeast Asia, so that is the platform Singapore fans would naturally look to, but nothing for the new series is confirmed. KADOKAWA says further announcements are coming soon.

For Singapore’s horror-anime crowd, Higurashi at twenty feels as alive as ever. Whatever direction this new series takes, that Watanagashi timing was not an accident — the team is very much in on the joke, and Rena is smiling. Keep an eye on our anime coverage for updates as they drop.

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Sekiro: No Defeat — FromSoftware’s Anime Hits Crunchyroll

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FromSoftware’s acclaimed 2019 action game finally gets the anime treatment it deserves — and Singapore fans can catch Sekiro: No Defeat on Crunchyroll after its Japan theatrical premiere this September.

Sekiro: No Defeat official key visual showing Wolf the one-armed shinobi
Image courtesy of Crunchyroll

What Is Sekiro: No Defeat?

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice — the FromSoftware action title that won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2019 — is getting an official anime adaptation. The series follows Wolf, a disgraced shinobi sworn to protect a young lord named Kuro. When Kuro is captured by the Ashina clan, Wolf embarks on a perilous journey through Sengoku-era Japan, facing relentless enemies and death at every turn — staying true to the punishing spirit that made the game a modern classic.

Revealed at Gamescom 2025, Sekiro: No Defeat was confirmed as a Crunchyroll worldwide exclusive. The September 4 Japan theatrical premiere date was officially confirmed in May 2026 alongside a new main visual, with a second trailer following in March.

Who’s Making the Sekiro Anime?

Production is handled by Studio Qzil.la together with ARCH and KADOKAWA. The creative team has strong credentials: director Kenichi Kutsuna leads the project, with screenplay by Takuya Sato — whose credits include the Steins;Gate anime adaptation, a reassuring sign for fans who know how much careful pacing matters in a story like Sekiro. Takahiro Kishida takes on character design, with Shuta Hasunuma composing the score.

The production team confirmed via Crunchyroll: “This work is being produced entirely as hand-drawn 2D animation, without the use of any AI-generated animation” — a statement that will matter to many in an industry where that conversation is getting louder.

The Original Game’s Voice Cast Returns

Perhaps the most reassuring news for Sekiro devotees: the full Japanese voice cast from the game is returning for the anime adaptation.

  • Daisuke Namikawa — Wolf / Sekiro
  • Miyuki Sato — Kuro, the Divine Heir
  • Kenjiro Tsuda — Genichiro Ashina
  • Shizuka Ito — Emma
  • Jin Urayama — Busshi (The Sculptor)
  • Akimitsu Takase — Hanbei the Undying
  • Takaya Hashi — Owl (Fukuro)
  • Tetsuo Kaneo — Isshin Ashina

For players who spent dozens of hours grinding through those performances, having them carry over into animation is a welcome continuity that gives the production a head start on emotional grounding.

Watch the Official Trailer

Sekiro: No Defeat | Official Trailer 2 — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

When Can Singapore Fans Watch Sekiro: No Defeat?

Sekiro: No Defeat opens in Japanese cinemas on 4 September 2026 for a limited three-week theatrical run. Following that, the series streams exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide — Singapore included. The only excluded regions are Japan, China, South Korea, Russia, and Belarus.

No exact Crunchyroll streaming premiere date has been confirmed at time of writing, but expect it to follow shortly after the Japan theatrical window closes. Stay tuned to our anime coverage for updates as they come.

Sekiro: No Defeat Trailer 2 screenshot showing Wolf in Sengoku-era Japan
Image courtesy of Crunchyroll

Last Words

Singapore gamers who have lived and died — repeatedly — through Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice know exactly what this world is capable of. With a returning voice cast, a director and writer with track records in grounded anime storytelling, and a team committed to traditional hand-drawn craft, Sekiro: No Defeat has every ingredient to be a game-to-anime adaptation that actually honours its source material. September can’t come soon enough.

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Goodbye, Lara Reveals Ending Theme “Hearts Glow” by Hana Hope and Two New Cast Members

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Kinema Citrus — the studio behind Made in Abyss — has dropped the third promotional video for its upcoming original anime Goodbye, Lara, and it delivers two notable reveals: the ending theme song “Hearts Glow” performed by singer-songwriter Hana Hope, and a pair of new cast additions joining the show when it premieres on Crunchyroll this July.

Goodbye, Lara | Official Trailer — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

What the Goodbye, Lara PV3 Shows

The new promotional video previews the ending theme in context, giving audiences their first feel for how Hana Hope’s music fits the show’s bittersweet, fairy-tale-meets-modern-Japan atmosphere. Alongside the musical reveal, the Crunchyroll announcement accompanying the PV also unveiled a fresh key visual and expanded the cast with two more named characters.

Two New Cast Members Join the Ensemble

Minami Tsuda voices Risa, Lara’s fourth oldest sister, while Kazutomi Yamamoto takes on Kōta, a new human character. They join a lineup that already includes Hana Hishikawa in the lead role of Lara, alongside Nana Kawaishi, Rica Fukami, Ayumu Murase, and Masaki Terasoma.

The Story: A Mermaid Reborn at Lake Biwa

Loosely inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, Goodbye, Lara follows a mermaid princess who wished to be loved by a human — a wish that cost her everything. Two centuries later, she awakens at Lake Biwa in modern-day Shiga Prefecture, Japan, with one last chance at life and love before she vanishes for good.

Director Takushi Koide leads the production at Kinema Citrus, with Anna Kawahara overseeing series scripts, Shiori Tani handling character design, and Yuma Yamaguchi composing the score. The project is published by Kadokawa.

Goodbye Lara key visual — Crunchyroll anime Summer 2026
Image courtesy of Crunchyroll / Kadokawa

When and Where to Watch in Singapore

Goodbye, Lara premieres in Japan on 5 July 2026, with Crunchyroll simulcasting for international audiences — including Singapore and Southeast Asia. It is part of Crunchyroll’s Summer 2026 anime season lineup, which includes a strong mix of returning titles and originals this year.

Last words

With a studio pedigree like Kinema Citrus behind it and Hana Hope lending emotional weight to the ending theme, Goodbye, Lara looks set to be one of the more quietly affecting picks of Summer 2026. Singapore fans catching the new season on Crunchyroll would do well to give this one a slot on their watchlist — 5 July is closer than it feels.

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Tomb Raider King Anime Arrives July 8 — Can Singapore Watch?

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The manhwa-to-anime adaptation Solo Leveling fans have been eyeing as the next big thing arrives on Crunchyroll on 8 July 2026 — but there is a catch Singapore fans need to know before they mark the calendar: the Tomb Raider King anime will not be streaming in Asia, which means the entire Singapore audience is shut out of Crunchyroll’s broadcast. Here’s the full picture.

Tomb Raider King | Official Trailer — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

What Is the Tomb Raider King Anime?

Based on the wildly popular Korean manhwa by Sang-G (story) with art by 3B2S — available on Kakao Webtoon and Naver Webtoon — Tomb Raider King follows Seo Joo-Heon, an elite tomb raider who is betrayed and left for dead by his employer. When a second chance sends him back 15 years in time with all his future memories intact, he sets out to claim every powerful relic-filled tomb before the corrupt elites who once destroyed him can get there first.

If that premise sounds familiar to fans of Solo Leveling — another Korean manhwa with a revenge-driven male lead who racks up supernatural abilities — that is not a coincidence. Tomb Raider King has been running since 2019 and belongs to the same wave of power-fantasy manhwa that dominated the webtoon charts. Manhwa fans in Singapore who enjoyed Solo Leveling’s anime adaptation will find a lot to like here on paper.

Tomb Raider King anime promotional art showing Seo Joo-Heon in action
Image courtesy of Crunchyroll / Studio EEK

Who Made It? Studio EEK and the Production Team

Studio EEK — a South Korean animation studio — handles the adaptation under director Seung Wook Woo, with character design by Hyun Joung Lee and an original soundtrack by Ju Young Kim. The Japanese dub features a strong voice cast: Yoshimasa Hosoya as Seo Joo-Heon, Saori Hayami as Irene Holton, Junichi Suwabe as Taejoon Kwon, and Nobuhiko Okamoto as Seungwoo Oh.

A world premiere screening of the first two episodes was held on 13 June at Tokyo Science Hall ahead of the July 8 broadcast.

Why Can’t Singapore Watch It on Crunchyroll?

This is the frustrating part. According to C21Media, Tomb Raider King “will be streamed globally, excluding Asia and Russia.” That blanket Asia exclusion takes in the entire ASEAN region, meaning no Crunchyroll stream in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, or anywhere else in the region.

The reason for the exclusion has not been publicly explained, but territorial licensing splits like this are common with Korean properties — the rights for Asian markets are often held separately and sold to regional platforms independent of a global Crunchyroll deal.

Are There Alternative Streaming Options for Singapore?

As of this writing, no alternative streaming platform for Southeast Asia has been officially announced for Tomb Raider King. It is possible that a regional deal is in the works — services like Ani-One Asia and WeTV have picked up Korean manhwa adaptations in the past — but nothing has been confirmed for Singapore specifically.

We will update when a Southeast Asia streaming home is announced. In the meantime, the legal read in Singapore remains: to be confirmed.

Last Words

It is genuinely disappointing that a show with this much manhwa pedigree — and a built-in Singapore fan base that already loves the source material — arrives on Crunchyroll with an Asia-wide blackout. That said, the manhwa anime space is moving fast and regional licensing deals tend to get sorted out eventually. Keep an eye out for an Ani-One Asia or similar announcement. When it lands, Tomb Raider King is going to be a very easy recommendation for any Solo Leveling fan on this side of the world.

Akane-banashi anime Season 2 confirmed for January 2027 key visual
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Akane-banashi Season 2 Confirmed for January 2027

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Japan’s hottest rakugo anime just wrapped its first season — and Aniplex wasted no time. Akane-banashi Season 2 has been officially confirmed for a January 2027 premiere on TV Asahi, with the announcement dropping at the end of the Season 1 finale that aired in Japan tonight.

Akane-banashi official key visual — Season 2 confirmed for January 2027
Image courtesy of Aniplex / TV Asahi

What Is Akane-banashi?

For anyone who missed Season 1: Akane-banashi is based on the Weekly Shonen Jump manga by Yūki Suenaga, brought to television as a TV Asahi/Aniplex production. The show follows Osaki Akane, a teenage girl with one driving ambition — to reach shinuchi, the highest rank in traditional Japanese rakugo comedy. Season 1 adapted 12 episodes covering the Karaku Cup Arc, concluding tonight with Episode 12, “Graduation.”

What sets it apart is the craft on display: full-length rakugo sequences are performed on screen, the staging feels theatrical in the best way, and the character work is sharp. Its opening theme, Hitotarashi, was composed and performed by Keisuke Kuwata — marking the legendary singer-songwriter’s first-ever anime theme in a career spanning since 1978.

The Apprentice Training Arc Begins

Season 2 adapts the Apprentice Training Arc (前座修業篇). Having graduated from high school and entered formal discipleship under master Arakawa Shiguma, Akane takes the professional stage name Akane Arakawa (阿良川あかね) and begins life as a zenseki — a first-rank apprentice. The arc covers her earliest steps in the professional rakugo world, where every performance, every interaction with senior performers, and every small bit of recognition or rejection carries real weight.

Season 2 will air on the TV Asahi nationwide network’s “IMAnimation” block and BS Asahi starting January 2027.

Akane-banashi Season 1 main visual — Season 2 coming January 2027
Image courtesy of Aniplex / TV Asahi Animation

Six Big-Name Voice Actors Join the Cast

Alongside the Season 2 announcement, six new cast members were revealed — all of whom made cameo appearances in tonight’s Season 1 finale. The new additions are a notably veteran lineup:

  • Hochu Otsuka as Miroku Kashiwaya
  • Ryotaro Okiayu as Shomei Tsubakiya
  • Hiroshi Naka as Enso Sanmeitei
  • Mutsumi Tamura as Urara Ransaika
  • Shin’ichiro Miki as Ryuun Kenputei
  • Tomokazu Seki as Chocho Konjakutei

Between them, these six voice actors cover several decades of iconic anime and game roles. Their presence suggests the Apprentice Training Arc introduces some of the most formidable — and most colourful — senior rakugo figures that Akane will have to navigate on her climb up the ranks.

Where to Watch in Singapore

Akane-banashi Season 1 is available on Crunchyroll with English subtitles, accessible to Singapore subscribers. Episodes have also been uploaded to the official Akane-banashi Global YouTube channel — making it one of the more accessible simulcasts of the year with free viewing on YouTube after broadcast. Season 2 is expected to follow the same distribution model in January 2027.

If you have not started yet, all 12 episodes of Season 1 are a solid weekend binge before S2 rolls around. Full details on the announcement via Anime News Network (confirmed June 20, 2026) and the official website.

Last Words

Rakugo anime doesn’t show up often on Singapore streaming calendars — this corner of Japanese culture rarely gets the full anime treatment at this level of production quality. The fact that Akane-banashi earned a Season 2 with a cast this stacked waiting in the wings, announced on the same night as the Season 1 finale, signals that Aniplex is treating this as a proper long-runner. January 2027 feels like a long wait, but the Apprentice Training Arc is where things really get interesting in the manga — and now the anime gets to bring it to life. Keep an eye on our anime coverage for updates as the premiere date draws closer.

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Rilakkuma Anime Season 2 Reveals “Tekuteku World Travel” — Stream It Now on Crunchyroll

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Rilakkuma fans, your bears are going somewhere new. Aniplex today unveiled a fresh promotional video for the short TV anime, confirming that it is moving into a second season with an all-new subtitle: Tekuteku World Travel (てくてく世界旅行 — “Steadily Traveling the World”). The new key visual, released alongside the PV, shows Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, and Kiiroitori dressed in travel gear and ready to hit the road.

From Dreamy Getaway to Full World Tour

The Rilakkuma short anime premiered on 4 April 2026 on TBS, with its first season carrying the subtitle Goyurori Yume no Tabi (Leisure Trip of Dreams). If Season 1 felt like a slow, cosy holiday, Season 2 turns the dial up to a proper globe-trot: the iconic San-X trio will be exploring different corners of the world, sampling regional food and soaking in local culture along the way. The vibe stays firmly in Rilakkuma territory — gentle, warm, and easy to watch — but now with a travel-diary frame to hang each episode on.

Rilakkuma anime Season 2 Tekuteku World Travel key visual showing Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma and Kiiroitori in travel attire
Image courtesy of Aniplex
アニメ「リラックマ」第2弾PV (Season 2 PV) — via アニプレックス チャンネル on YouTube

The Production Team Behind It

Production I.G — the studio behind Ghost in the Shell, Haikyuu!!, and Vinland Saga — is handling animation, giving the show a noticeably polished look even in short-form. Yoshimi Itazu and Yumi Kamakura share directing duties, with character design by Chiyo Morita. Narration is provided by Lilas Ikuta, the vocalist behind YOASOBI, who also performs the series theme song “stay with me.” If you are already a YOASOBI fan, her voice lends the show an immediately familiar warmth.

How Singapore Fans Can Watch

Crunchyroll is streaming the series internationally, so Singapore viewers can dive straight into Season 1 right now — no waiting for a local release. In Japan, new episodes air every Saturday at 9:25 AM on TBS, and a library of past episodes is also available on platforms including Prime Video and ABEMA Premium for Japanese subscribers. With Season 2 episodes starting to roll out, now is a good time to catch up before the travel adventure gets into full swing.

Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, and Kiiroitori in travel attire from the Season 2 PV
Image courtesy of Aniplex

Last words

Rilakkuma has had a long, quiet presence in Singapore’s pop culture — from the plushie claw machines at Bugis+ and Orchard to the Rilakkuma Cafe pop-up at Kumoya that drew long queues. A full TV anime backed by Production I.G and narrated by a YOASOBI vocalist feels like a serious step up for the franchise. Whether you are in it for the chill vibes, the travel scenery, or just to hear Lilas Ikuta’s voice over gentle bear adventures, Crunchyroll has you covered. Check out more anime news on GameTrader.SG.

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Re:ZERO Season 4 Part 2 — The Recapture Arc Premieres 12 August

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The second half of Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World Season 4 has a name, a release date, and a key visual: The Recapture Arc runs for eight episodes and premieres on 12 August 2026. Crunchyroll will stream it outside Japan, so Singapore subscribers are locked in for day-one simulcast.

Re:ZERO Season 4 The Recapture Arc — key visual
Image courtesy of KADOKAWA / Re:ZERO4 PARTNERS

The Loss Arc Wraps — 19 Episodes in Two Parts

Season 4 is structured across 19 episodes split into two arcs. Part 1 — the “Loss Arc” — ran for 11 episodes and concluded on 17 June 2026, closing out one of the most gruelling stretches in the series’ run. Without going into spoilers: it delivers exactly what its name promises. WHITE FOX is animating the season, with Masahiro Shinohara directing.

Part 2, the Recapture Arc, picks up directly from those events. Story details are deliberately sparse on the official side, which we will respect here — if you haven’t finished the Loss Arc yet, now is the time to catch up before August.

Emilia’s Song Returns: “Stay Alive ~Regain~”

Alongside the new key visual, the production released a special studio performance video for “Stay Alive ~Regain~” — a rearrangement of the iconic Season 1 ending theme. It is performed by Rie Takahashi in character as Emilia, making this the first time she has performed as the character since Season 1. Given everything that happens in the Loss Arc, the timing is not a coincidence. The track is available now on digital music platforms, with music production by KADOKAWA.

「Stay Alive 〜Regain〜」 Rie Takahashi as Emilia, studio performance — via Re:Zero Official Channel on YouTube (Japanese)

Episode 1 Screens at Anime Expo 2026 on 3 July

Before the August broadcast, the Recapture Arc’s first episode gets an early screening at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on 3 July, as part of KADOKAWA’s 10th Anniversary Panel — the same event celebrating KonoSuba and Bungo Stray Dogs. Singapore fans making the trip or following the event online will get their first look ahead of the general premiere.

Re:ZERO Stay Alive Regain — Rie Takahashi performance still
Image courtesy of KADOKAWA / Re:ZERO4 PARTNERS

Last words

Re:ZERO Season 4 is already shaping up as the most emotionally ambitious arc the series has tackled, and the Recapture Arc title alone raises the stakes for what comes next. If you have been sleeping on this season, the Loss Arc is fully available on Crunchyroll right now — catch up before 12 August. For more anime news and coverage, check our Manga Anime section.