Watch Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus: Episode 1 Streams Now — Just 3 Minutes In!
Discover exclusive early footage from the first episode of Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus—get a sneak peek into this upcoming anime sensation.
『Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus』: New Anime and Updates
Aniplex has released a preview of the upcoming anime adaptation of Seishun Buta Yarō (also known as Rascal Does Not Dream), focused on the 'University Student Arc'.
First Episode Preview and Visuals
Just three minutes of footage from the first episode have been posted, alongside a singer visual for the series. You can watch the trailer below:
Image courtesy of Aniplex. © 2024 鴨志田 一/KADOKAWA/青ブタ Project
Recap Videos of Previous Films
Aniplex is also streaming recaps of the Rascal films:
Upcoming Series Premiere
The new anime is scheduled to premiere on July 5 at 11:30 p.m. (10:30 a.m. EDT) on these channels and streaming platforms:
- Tokyo MX
- Gunma TV
- Tochigi TV
- BS11
- ABEMA
- U-NEXT
- Anime Hōdai
It will also air on:
- Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
- Mētele
- AT-X
New Cast Members
The cast includes:
- Konomi Kohara as Sara Himeji
- Manaka Iwami as Miori Mitō
- Reina Ueda as Miniskirt Santa
Image via Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus official website
Staff and Theme Songs
- Director: Sōichi Masui
- Studio: CloverWorks
- Series Composition: Masahiro Yokotani
- Character Design: Satomi Tamura
- Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami
- Music: fox capture plan
The opening theme is "Snowdrop" by Conton Candy, with the ending theme "Suiheisen wa Boku no Furukizu" performed by the cast.
About the Series
- The original light novel series was first published by Kadokawa in April 2014, authored by Hajime Kamoshida.
- The series celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, with over 3 million copies in circulation.
- The latest novels include:
- Seishun Buta Yarō wa Girlfriend no Yume wo Minai (Released August 9)
- Seishun Buta Yarō wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Minai (Released October 10, final volume)
- Yen Press publishes the series in English.
Adaptations and Films
- The anime adaptation first aired in October 2018, covering up to the fifth novel.
- Films include:
- Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl (2019)
- Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out (June 2023)
- Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid (December 2023)
Both films were screened with English subtitles and later with dubs in U.S. theaters.
Source: Press release
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