Rascal Does Not Dream Readies for 2025 Anime Return With Miniskirt Santa

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As a hardcore anime fan who’s been through the highs and lows of the genre for the past two decades, I can confidently say that the return of “Rascal Does Not Dream” next year is nothing short of exhilarating news! The first look at Miniskirt Santa in “Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus” has me all hyped up like a kid on Christmas Eve.

Next year, Rascal Does Not Dream will return with a new anime project, and fans can rejoice this holiday season by catching a glimpse of Miniskirt Santa in Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus. The light novel series, Rascal Does Not Dream, by Hajime Kamoshida and Keji Mizoguchi, sparked a new wave of popularity after the successful debut of the TV anime series, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai. Following the end of the TV anime series, a feature film and two anime OVA specials were released, each adding to the excitement in the years since.

The anime adaptation of “Rascal Does Not Dream” will carry on next year, starting with the University Arc as per the light novel series. This continuation ignites a new tale titled “Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus.” Similar to how “Bunny Girl Senpai” introduced Sakuta Azusagawa to a secretive girl in a bunny suit, “Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus” promises to plunge him into more turmoil caused by Puberty Syndrome when he encounters a girl referred to as the “Miniskirt Santa.” You can find the teaser for “Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus” in the video above and poster below.

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What Is Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus?

In the University Arc, “Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus” doesn’t mark the beginning, but it could be the starting point for several characters affected by Puberty Syndrome who will be introduced later on. As the 13th volume in the original light novel series, this storyline focuses on Sakuta and Mai Sakurajima as they navigate their university lives. However, Sakuta’s troubles with the Puberty Syndrome don’t seem to have vanished, as he encounters a mystery involving a girl named Toko Kirishima, who appears as “Miniskirt Santa” and seems to be bestowing the Syndrome on others.

Soichi Matsui, who previously directed the “Rascal Does Not Dream” anime series, is coming back to helm “Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus” for CloverWorks. Masahiro Yokotani takes charge of the series composition, while Satomi Tamura returns as supervisor for character designs. fox capture plan will handle the music composition. Kaito Ishikawa and Asami Seto reprise their roles as older versions of Sakuta Azusugawa and Mai Sakurajima respectively.

How Long Will Rascal Does Not Scream of Santa Claus Be?

Despite the upcoming release of the Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus anime next year, there are still some uncertainties regarding its duration and format. Fans are hoping for a full-length TV anime series rather than a string of feature films or theatrical specials, as has been done with the franchise in the past. The hinted storyline doesn’t seem to suggest the required length for a TV anime, but there’s speculation that a complete adaptation of the University arc could be on the horizon.

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Titled as one of the recent light novel adaptations for its intriguing premise, Aniplex hints at the upcoming anime with the ominous phrase, “Predictive dreams, an unknown internet singer, ghostly activities on social platforms… A captivating narrative filled with puzzling occurrences surrounding girls grappling with emotional turmoil begins anew.” The series continues stories presented in Rascal Does Not Dream of a Lost Singer, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Nightingale, and Rascal Does Not Dream of His Student. Here’s hoping this TV series gets a full season run when it airs.

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2024-11-24 03:09