Rilakkuma Teams Up With SASUKE Ninja Warrior for New Merchandise
The crossover pairs San-X's laid-back character brand with TBS's high-intensity obstacle franchise, turning Rilakkuma and his friends into ninja-styled merchandise for the current World Cup season.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Rilakkuma and friends are joining SASUKE Ninja Warrior for a merchandise line tied to the World Cup 2026 season. Shirts, towels, stickers, keychains, folders, and tin cases are available through TBS's online shop, with prices from 385 yen to 3,960 yen. The collaboration was announced on August 6.
Rilakkuma has traded his usual calm for the obstacle course. The San-X character is now dressed as a ninja, alongside Korilakkuma, Chairoi Koguma, and Kiiroitori, in a merchandise line celebrating SASUKE Ninja Warrior World Cup 2026. The items, which include shirts, face towels, stickers, acrylic keychains, clear file folders, and a tin case, are listed on TBS's online shop at prices from 385 yen to 3,960 yen.
The announcement follows the August 24 broadcast of the second SASUKE Ninja Warrior World Cup, where eight teams competed in a point and elimination format. Team United States captain Daniel Gil won the final stage against Japan Red captain Yusuke Morimoto.
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- Anime News Network Interest Rilakkuma Heads to Mount Midoriyama in New Ninja Warrior Crossover