Rilakkuma is a bear who loves delicious pancakes and doughnuts. He wears a light brown colored bear suit and is often found sitting and relaxing or sleeping.

Background

Rilakkuma is a Japan based character created by San-X, having its name as the blend of two Japanese words- “relax” and “bear”. To date, all information depicting Rilakkuma’s background is that on a fine day he visited an office employee’s house known as Kaoru.

Rilakkuma, who is resided at an office lady’s apartment, appears in a light brown colored suit. He is usually seen in the sitting mode, eagerly hanging on for suits, who match his clothing pattern precisely.

As the name “Rilakkuma” sounds, the appearance is also truly relaxing and amazing. Most of the times, Rilakkuma is pinpointed with another character known as Korilakkuma. In comparison to Rilakkuma, the accompanying character is of a smaller size, dressed in white suit with a playful individuality.

Appearance

Most interestingly, Korilakkuma often stays busy playing distinctive pranks on Rilakkuma, when he is unconsciously sleeping. The mischievous activities include actions like sketching over him, fixing up headphones or even sewing up unusually colored patches on the clean suit of Rilakkuma that makes him irritated.

Features

Mochi, pancakes and delicious doughnuts are included as the most loved foods by Rilakkuma.

From 2003, Rilakkuma is on the upsurge of popularity after the debut. Nevertheless, on the third anniversary of Rilakkuma various new characters were orientated because of the huge success celebration. An observer will notice that in the following fifth anniversary Rilakkuma, along with his other pals were given a new outlook with royal standard clothing.

Moreover, in the honor of the fabulous character many things were marketed under the name of Rilakkuma, like numerous toys, stickers, outfits, electronic appliances as well as puffy toys.

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