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- Published: June 20, 2025 16:49
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus OTT Release: The much-anticipated addition to the beloved Rascal Does Not Dream anime series is finally making its way to digital platforms.
Titled Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, this supernatural romance film continues to unravel the emotional and mysterious events surrounding protagonist Sakuta Azusagawa and the strange phenomena known as “Adolescence Syndrome.”
The film is set to stream exclusively on Crunchyroll starting July 5th, 2025.
Plot
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus continues the emotionally resonant and intellectually rich narrative of the Seishun Buta Yarou series, once again placing Sakuta Azusagawa and Mai Sakurajima at the center of a tale that blurs the line between reality and psychological phenomena. Set during their university years, this new chapter explores the shifting dynamics of their relationship as they step into adulthood—while still grappling with the inexplicable effects of Puberty Syndrome, a supernatural condition that manifests from intense emotional struggles.
The story opens with Sakuta and Mai attempting to adjust to the rhythm of campus life, where the pressures of academic and social expectations quietly mount. Their relationship, once forged through shared trauma and emotional honesty, faces a new test—not from within, but from the unpredictable nature of fate itself. A chilling vision of the future emerges, revealing the possibility of a tragic accident that could leave Mai critically injured, or worse. As this looming threat casts a shadow over their lives, Sakuta confronts a terrifying question: Can he alter the course of events, or is some fate inevitable?
This narrative thread ties deeply into the core concept of Puberty Syndrome—a mysterious phenomenon that defies scientific logic, yet perfectly embodies the internal struggles of adolescence. Unlike earlier arcs where these phenomena affected others around Sakuta, this time it hits closer than ever before. As he dives deeper into uncovering the source of this premonition, the story begins to question the reliability of reality itself. Is the vision truly a glimpse of the future? Or is it a psychological projection of his deepest fears?
Beyond the psychological thriller elements, Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus remains rooted in emotional realism.