🎬 “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Santa Claus” TV Anime Adaptation Announced!

The popular coming-of-age fantasy series Rascal Does Not Dream returns with its latest installment—”Rascal Does Not Dream of a Santa Claus!” The TV anime is officially scheduled to premiere in July 2025. This new chapter marks the highly anticipated start of the College Arc, continuing the story of main protagonist Sakuta Azusagawa in his new life as a university student.

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📅 Broadcast & Release Info: Air Date, Cast, Theme Song, PV

🗓️ Broadcast Date

• Scheduled Premiere: July 2025
• The announcement was made on March 23, 2025, during the “AnimeJapan 2025” RED Stage event.

🎵 Opening Theme

• Artist: Conton Candy
• Song Title: “Snowdrop”
  This emotionally rich and refreshing track perfectly captures the tone of the series and is already generating buzz among fans.

🎬 First Teaser PV Released

The first promotional video was revealed at AnimeJapan 2025, offering a glimpse into the beginning of Sakuta and Mai’s new story. Fan anticipation is higher than ever.

🎭 Cast & Characters: Familiar Faces and Newcomers

This new installment welcomes back beloved characters and introduces fresh faces who will play key roles in Sakuta’s college life.

Character	Voice Actor
Sakuta Azusagawa	Kaito Ishikawa
Mai Sakurajima	Asami Seto
Sara Himeji (New)	Konomi Kohara
Miori Mito (New)	Manaka Iwami

Sara Himeji and Miori Mito are new characters Sakuta meets at university, and they’re expected to be pivotal to the unfolding story.

📚 Story Synopsis: College Arc Begins

The story picks up after high school graduation, with Sakuta and Mai embarking on their new university life. Sakuta is now attending a university in Kanazawa-Hakkei, while continuing his relationship with Mai, who remains a popular actress.

One day, an out-of-season Santa Claus—wearing a miniskirt—appears, signaling the return of the bizarre phenomena known as Adolescence Syndrome.
As part of the new College Arc, Sakuta once again faces mysterious events while navigating emotional growth and deepening bonds with those around him.

🎥 Staff & Production Details

Role	Staff
Director	Soichi Masui
Series Composition	Masahiro Yokotani
Character Design	Satomi Tamura
Animation Studio	CloverWorks

CloverWorks, known for its stunning visuals and detailed emotional expressions, returns as the animation studio following the previous installments—raising expectations even further.

🔚 Final Thoughts: Don’t Miss the New Aobuta Chapter!

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Santa Claus promises to be a captivating addition to the Aobuta universe—ideal for long-time fans and newcomers alike.

✅ Key Highlights:

• A brand-new College Arc begins
• Introduction of new characters and storylines
• Scheduled for release in July 2025

Stay tuned for future updates, and don’t forget to check out the new PVs and visuals as they are released!

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＞＞『青春ブタ野郎』最新作、TVアニメ化決定！2025年7月放送スタート！第1弾PVも公開！