Exciting News: New Rascal Does Not Dream Films Debut This Saturday

Films based on the popular light novel series are arriving soon!

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What’s Happening?

Crunchyroll announced that it will stream two new films based on Rascal Does Not Dream (also known as Seishun Buta Yarō or Aobuta), covering the 8th and 9th novels of Hajime Kamoshida’s beloved series. The films are set to premiere this Saturday!

The Films

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out
- Opened in Japan in June 2023
- Sold over 118,000 tickets in the first three days
- Earned approximately US$1.28 million during opening weekend
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid
- Released in December 2023
- Sold around 119,000 tickets
- Grossed about US$1.11 million in its debut weekend

The Story and Production

These films mark the conclusion of the High School arc of the series. They were directed by Sōichi Masui at CloverWorks, with Masahiro Yokotani supervising and scripting. Satomi Tamura returned as the character designer and chief animation director.

Background on the Series

The first anime adaptation, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, premiered in October 2018, covering the first five novels.
The franchise has expanded with several movies, including Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl (2019), which adapted volumes 6 and 7.
A new upcoming anime, Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, is set to premiere in 2025, continuing the story with the University Student Arc.

Streaming and Availability

Crunchyroll is streaming these films, along with other adaptations, making the series accessible worldwide. They also offer both subtitles and English dubs for fans.

Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting releases!

Source: Crunchyroll’s official X/Twitter account