New details about the next sequel film were announced today on the official X account of the anime adaptation of the “Rascal Does Not Dream” series (Japanese: “Seishun Buta Yarou”). You can find a teaser below.
Premiering in October 2026
The new film entitled “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend”, which adapts the finale of the light novel by author Hajime Kamoshida and illustrator Keiji Mizoguchi, will be released in Japanese cinemas on October 16, 2026.
The CloverWorks studio is once again responsible for producing the film, with Souichi Masui (“Heaven’s Design Team”) once again directing and Masahiro Yokotani (“Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!”) writing the script.
The publisher peppermint anime has already released the previous 13-part first series (“Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai”) and the following three films on Blu-ray. The second series (“Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus”) is available in its original language with subtitles on Crunchyroll.
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The time has finally come: Will Sakuta’s search lead him to Touko Kirishima?
While Mai makes an important announcement in front of everyone, Sakuta is confronted with the truth about Miori and Touko. Now he has to make a decision that could change everything.
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