Rascal Does Not Dream of A Dear Friend‘s “memorial visual” series has gotten a new addition featuring Tomoe Koga and her romantic feelings.
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Rascal Does Not Dream of A Dear Friend will begin screening in Japan on October 16. The new Rascal Does Not Dream movie shares its title with the original light novel series’ 15th and final main volume, which Yen Press describes as such:
As the truth about Miori and Touko Kirishima comes to light, Sakuta must make a choice that will decide everything…for him…for Mai…for Shouko…for Miori…and for Touko. Only one thing’s for sure—whatever happens, this will be his final bout of Adolescence Syndrome!
The Rascal Does Not Dream (Seishun Butayaro) light novel series, published under KADOKAWA’s Dengeki Bunko label/imprint, comes from The Pet Girl of Sakurasou duo of Hajime Kamoshida (writer) and Keji Mizoguchi (illustrator). Its general premise sees protagonist Sakuta Azusagawa getting involved with people with supernatural problems, beginning with his high school senior Mai Sakurajima and her invisibility issue. Volume 1, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, was published in 2014. A second short story collection will be released on October 9, 2026 in Japan.
The anime began in 2018 with a TV series, also titled Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai like the first light novel volume. This was followed by a 2019 movie, two 2023 films, and the Summer 2025 anime season’s Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus.
Production credits
• Director: Soichi Masui (reprising)
• Story composer: Masahiro Yokotani (series composer for the TV anime)
• Character designer: Satomi Tamura (reprising)
• Music composer: fox capture plan (reprising)
• Animation production: CloverWorks
Cast
• Kaito Ishikawa as Sakuta Azusagawa
• Asami Seto as Mai Sakurajima
• Sora Amamiya as Uzuki Hirokawa
• Aya Yamane as Ikumi Akagi
• Konomi Kohara as Sara Imeji
• Manaka Iwami as Miori Mito
• Reina Ueda as Nene Iwamizawa
Source: @aobuta_anime
