The Sumikko Gurashi franchise has a fifth anime film announced for 2027, with the story centered on Neko as protagonist. A Switch 2 game, Sumikko Gurashi: Welcome to the Relaxing Hot Spring, is set to launch on November 19, 2026.
The most recent Sumikko Gurashi stories cover the franchise's retail and media plans. San-X announced on Wednesday a fifth anime film for 2027, with no title revealed but a visual drawn by creator Yuri Yokomizo and a hint that the story will center on Neko as protagonist. The four earlier films opened in November 2019, November 2021, November 2023, and October 2025.
On the game side, Sumikko Gurashi: Welcome to the Relaxing Hot Spring is scheduled to launch on Switch 2 on November 19, 2026, the same day as Grand Theft Auto VI. Separately, Eiko will release Sumikko Gurashi original products at the 100 yen shop Seria starting in late September 2026, with all items priced at 110 yen including tax.
Two collaborations extend the characters into food retail. A Sumikko Gurashi and Marugame Seimen campaign runs from July 14 to August 31, 2026, with a limited-time Marutto Wakuwaku Udon Box, collectible udon tickets, and an SNS lottery. A San-X Universe Minna Kirakira Cafe Stand at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza runs from August 1 to August 12, 2026, offering five collaboration drinks and goods featuring Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and other San-X characters.
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- manga · late September 2026 · Japan · 2026-10-05
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- movie · 2027 · 2026-10-04
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- movie · November 2019 · 2026-10-04
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- movie · November 2021 · 2026-10-04
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- movie · November 2023 · 2026-10-04
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- movie · October 2025 · 2026-10-04
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- game · November 19 · 2026-08-17
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- fifth anime film in 2027 · 2026-10-04
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- collaboration campaign with Marugame Seimen (July 14 to August 31, 2026) · 2026-07-11
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- Sumikko Gurashi is featured in new goods at the San-X Universe Minna Kirakira Cafe Stand. · 2026-07-21
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4d ago
Eiko will release Sumikko Gurashi original products at the 100 yen shop Seria starting in late September 2026. The lineup includes buttoned A4 clear files, medical card and medicine notebook cases, zipper bags, cleaner cloths, mini mesh pouches, flat pouches, and acrylic carabiners, plus acrylic stands and reel keychains with carabiners. All items are priced at 110 yen including tax. Stock ends when it runs out, and some stores may not carry the products.
5d ago
San-X announced Wednesday that the Sumikko Gurashi franchise will release a fifth anime film in 2027. No title was revealed, but the announcement included a visual drawn by creator Yuri Yokomizo and a hint that the story will center on Neko as protagonist. The four earlier films opened in November 2019, November 2021, November 2023, and October 2025.
Aug 17
Rockstar Games is set to release Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. While many titles moved away from the date, 31 games are scheduled on Steam for that day, including Lord of Undead and Phantom Vice Auto. Sumikko Gurashi: Welcome to the Relaxing Hot Spring also launches on Switch 2 the same day.
Jul 21
San-X will run a limited-time cafe stand at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza from August 1 to August 12, 2026. The event offers five collaboration drinks with straw markers, new goods featuring Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and other San-X characters, plus purchase bonuses including square photo cards and acrylic charms.
Jul 11
Sumikko Gurashi and udon chain Marugame Seimen launch a collaboration campaign from July 14 to August 31, 2026, featuring a limited-time Marutto Wakuwaku Udon Box with character-themed design, collectible udon tickets in two rounds, giveaway goods including coasters and bag clips, and an SNS lottery for a cooler bag. The campaign targets families during summer vacation.