(C)2024 Kamoshida Hajime/KADOKAWA/Aobuta Project
The three-part film series from the Rascal Does Not Dream franchise — Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister, and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Schoolbag Girl — will be broadcast on television. Notably, Sister and Schoolbag Girl will air on terrestrial TV for the first time.
Based on the popular novel series by Hajime Kamoshida, which has sold over 3 million copies, the Rascal Does Not Dream anime depicts high school student Sakuta Azusagawa (voiced by Kaito Ishikawa) as he encounters girls affected by the mysterious “puberty syndrome.” The TV anime Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai originally aired in 2018, followed by three film sequels released between 2019 and 2023.
A brand-new TV series titled Rascal Does Not Dream of a Santa Claus is also set to premiere in July.
Here is the upcoming broadcast schedule for the trilogy:
(C)2024 Kamoshida Hajime/KADOKAWA/Aobuta Project
■”Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl” TOKYO MX: June 26th, 1:29am~BS11: June 16th, 1:30am~ABC TV: June 13th, 1:59am~Me-Tele: May 30th, 1:30am~AT-X: July 6th, 4:30pm~
(C)2024 Kamoshida Hajime/KADOKAWA/Aobuta Project
■”Rascal Does Not Dream of an Outing Sister” TOKYO MX: June 28th, 7pm~BS11: June 23rd, 1:30am~ABC TV: June 20th, 2:10am~Me-Tele: June 20th, 1:59am~AT-X: July 6th, 6:10pm~
(C)2024 Kamoshida Hajime/KADOKAWA/Aobuta Project
■”Rascal Does Not Dream of an Outing Sister” TOKYO MX: June 28th, 7pm~BS11: June 23rd, 1:30am~ABC TV: June 20th, 2:10am~Me-Tele: June 20th, 1:59am~AT-X: July 6th, 6:10pm~
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TV Premiere of Rascal Trilogy Signals New Wave Ahead of Summer Series
The upcoming television broadcast of the Rascal Does Not Dream trilogy marks more than just a re-airing — it serves as a strategic buildup to the brand-new TV series Rascal Does Not Dream of a Santa Claus, slated for July. This move suggests an effort by the production committee to reignite fan interest and introduce newer audiences to the emotional and supernatural core of the franchise.
It’s also notable that Sister and Schoolbag Girl are being broadcast on terrestrial television for the first time, possibly indicating growing mainstream appeal and confidence in the wider accessibility of the later chapters. By bridging the gap between the 2018 original and the upcoming 2025 content, the franchise is reinforcing its long-term presence in the anime landscape.
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