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Business Upturn
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus: Everything you need to know about the anime
By Aman Shukla Published on July 8, 2025, 19:00 IST Last updated July 8, 2025, 11:45 IST If you're a fan of heartfelt stories with a touch of the supernatural, Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus is an anime you won't want to miss. This latest chapter in the beloved Rascal Does Not Dream series dives into the college life of Sakuta Azusagawa and introduces new mysteries tied to the enigmatic 'Puberty Syndrome.' Here's your guide to everything you need to know about this exciting anime. What's the Story About? Picture this: Sakuta's no longer the high school kid we met in Bunny Girl Senpai . He's now a college freshman studying statistical science in Yokohama, still head-over-heels for his girlfriend, Mai Sakurajima, the actress everyone adores. Santa Claus dives into the 'University Arc' (based on light novel volumes 10–13), where Sakuta's juggling school, love, and a new mystery that's as bizarre as it gets. Enter Toko Kirishima, a girl rocking a miniskirt Santa outfit who claims she's 'gifting' Puberty Syndrome. Yep, that weird phenomenon where teen emotions go haywire and cause supernatural chaos is back! Toko's got some shady vibes, and with multiple versions of her popping up, Sakuta's got his work cut out to protect Mai and unravel the truth. It's classic Rascal —funny, emotional, and a little mind-bending. Who's Behind the Anime? The team behind Santa Claus is the same crew that made us fall in love with the series. CloverWorks is animating it, and let me tell you, the visuals are as gorgeous as ever. Here's the dream team: Sōichi Masui directs, keeping that perfect mix of humor and heart. Masahiro Yokotani writes the scripts, so expect those tear-jerking moments. Satomi Tamura designs the characters, making everyone look iconic. Fox Capture Plan handles the music, and it's giving all the cozy, emotional vibes. The voice cast is stellar: Kaito Ishikawa as Sakuta, Asami Seto as Mai, and Reina Ueda as the mysterious Toko. Newcomers like Konomi Kohara (Sara Himeji) and Manaka Iwami (Miori Mito) add fresh energy. Oh, and the music? The opening, 'Snowdrop' by Conton Candy, is super catchy, and the ending, 'Suiheisen wa Boku no Furukizu' (The Horizon Is My Old Wound), sung by the cast, hits you right in the feels. How Does It Fit into the Series? Santa Claus is the second TV season, picking up after the 2018 Bunny Girl Senpai series and three films: Dreaming Girl (2019), Sister Venturing Out (2023), and Knapsack Kid (2023). It adapts volumes 10–13 of Hajime Kamoshida's light novels, moving Sakuta into his college years. To get the full experience, here's my recommended watch order: Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (TV, 2018) Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl (Movie, 2019) Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out (Movie, 2023) Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid (Movie, 2023) Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus (TV, 2025) Ahmedabad Plane Crash Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
The Review Geek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Episode 1 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus is the latest in the ongoing 'Rascal Does Not Dream' series, focusing on Sakuta as she navigates a new phase of Adolescence Syndrome, this time with multiple versions of a girl named Touko Kirishima appearing. This time around, it's a version touting a miniskirt and a santa hat, as you do. This miniskirt Santa, who claims to be gifting Puberty Syndrome to people, tells Sakuta: 'My name… is Touko Kirishima.' If you've been following this anime, you may be curious to find out when the next episode is releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about episode 1 of Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, including the release date, time, and where you can watch this. Where Can I Watch Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus? Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus is airing in Japan on ABC, Tokyo MX, GTV, GYT, BS11, Mētele and AT-X. For everyone else though, this one is also available to stream on Crunchyroll worldwide. Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Episode 1 Release Date Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Episode 1 will release on Saturday 5th July in Japan at approximately 11:30pm (JST). Of course, this means that for most of the world, this one will debut at approximately 2.30pm (GMT) / 7.30am (PT). Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus's episodes will drop in the native Japanese language with subtitles. Dubbing may well arrive later on down the line, but will largely be dependent on how popular this anime will be. How Many Episodes Will Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Have? It has been officially announced that Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus will drop with a 12 episode season order, which is consistent with the other seasons. One episode will be releasing a week, while each chapter will run for around 23 minutes long. So with that in mind, we've got 11 more episodes left after this week's chapter. Is There A Trailer For Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus ? Yes! You can find a trailer for Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus below: What do you hope to see as the series progresses? What's been your favourite moment of Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus so far? Let us know in the comments below!
