Ahead of its October 16 release, new opening footage from the theatrical anime Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend has been revealed. A new finale visual, illustrated by Keiji Mizoguchi, who also worked on the original manga, has also been released.
The TV anime’s first season aired in 2018. The Rascal Does Not Dream series will come to an end with Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend, which will be released in Japan on October 16. The final film will reveal the truth behind the mysterious “Puberty Syndrome” that has affected high school and college students throughout the series.
Opening Footage:
Final Visual:
In addition, special stage greetings featuring the main cast will be held in four cities: Kanagawa, Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, on October 18 and October 25. Advance ticket lottery applications are now open through Ticket Pia until October 18 at 11:59 PM JST.
New merchandise for the film has also been revealed. The lineup includes acrylic stands, rubber charms, and can badges featuring finale visuals of the series’ heroines. A deluxe edition of the official pamphlet will also be available alongside the regular edition.
Key Visual:
STAFF:
Director: Soichi Masui
Series Composition & Screenplay: Masahiro Yokotani
Character Design: Satomi Tamura
Music: fox capture plan
Production: CloverWorks
The original light novel is published in English by Yen Press, which describes the story of Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend as follows:
Faced with the truth about Miori and Touko Kirishima, Sakuta must make a choice. This will be his final case of Adolescence Syndrome!
The TV anime Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus premiered in July this year. Crunchyroll is streaming both the TV series and the franchise’s three previous theatrical films, describing the newest installment as follows:
After encountering various girls going through Puberty Syndrome, Sakuta Azusagawa’s high school days have come to a close, and he is now a university student. He enrolls at a university in Kanazawa-hakkei alongside his girlfriend Mai Sakurajima, a nationally famed actress. Off campus, he stumbles upon an out-of-season miniskirt Santa. Precognitive dreams, an anonymous online singer, poltergeists buzzing on social media… A mysterious tale with enigmatic phenomenons surrounding girls with wavering hearts starts again. Puberty continues…
Source: Comic Natalie
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