The anime and theatrical film series “Rascal Does Not Dream,” commonly known in Japan as “AoButa,” is closely associated with the Shonan area.

The story is primarily set in Shonan, especially around Fujisawa City in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Many real-life locations appear throughout the series, including Fujisawa Station, Shichirigahama, Enoshima, Enoshima Aquarium, and Kugenuma Beach. Today, the area has become one of Shonan’s best-known anime pilgrimage destinations.

Shonan Chill Time actually visited these locations and photographed the same places featured in scenes from the anime.

In this article, we introduce real-life locations from Rascal Does Not Dream throughout the Shonan area, including Fujisawa, Enoshima, Shichirigahama, Kamakura, Tsujido, and Hayama, together with on-site photos and access information!

Where Are the Rascal Does Not Dream Pilgrimage Locations?

The real-life locations featured in Rascal Does Not Dream are concentrated throughout the Shonan area, especially Fujisawa City, Enoshima, and Shichirigahama.

In particular, the areas around Fujisawa Station, Shichirigahama, and Katase-Enoshima appear in multiple installments and episodes, making them easy areas to explore even if this is your first anime pilgrimage.

The main Rascal Does Not Dream pilgrimage locations introduced in this article are listed below!

Area	Main Rascal Does Not Dream Locations
Shonandai	Fujisawa City General Municipal Library
Fujisawa	Fujisawa Station, Denny’s Fujisawa North Exit, Goshogayabashi Bridge, Goshogaya Park, Fujisawa City Hospital
Shichirigahama	Shichirigahama Station, Yukiaibashi Bridge, railway crossing beside the station, Shichirigahama High School, Shichirigahama Beach, Kamakurakokomae Station
Kamakura	Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Katase-Enoshima / Enoshima	Katase-Enoshima Station, Enoshima Aquarium, Katase Beach, Enoshima Benten Bridge, Enoshima
Kugenuma	Kugenuma Beach, Hon-Kugenuma Station
Tsujido	Tsujido Station, Terrace Mall Shonan
Hayama	SCAPES THE SUITE, Morito Beach

Recommended Route for a Rascal Does Not Dream Pilgrimage

If you want to visit the main locations around Shonan, the following route is easy to follow:

Fujisawa Station Area → Shichirigahama → Katase-Enoshima / Enoshima

Around Fujisawa Station, you can visit locations that appear in the everyday lives of Sakuta and the other characters, before taking the Enoden to Shichirigahama!

After visiting Shichirigahama High School, which served as the model for Minegahara High School, as well as Shichirigahama Beach, continue toward Enoshima.

This route makes it possible to explore the area efficiently while experiencing the atmosphere and scenery of the series!

Aobuta Series Pilgrimage Spots

Shonandai Area

Aobuta Spot ①: Fujisawa City General Library

“Fujisawa City General Library” is the place where Sakuta first encounters a wild bunny girl (Mai Sakurajima) in Episode 1, and it is also the starting point of the story. The story with Mai begins here.

【Fujisawa City General Library】
■ Area: Shonandai
■ Opening Hours:
　・Mon/Thu/Sat/Sun: 9:00–17:00
　・Tue/Fri: 9:00–19:00
　・1st/3rd/5th Wed: 9:00–17:00
■ Access: About a 9-minute walk from “Shonandai Station”
■ Address: 7-18-2 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa 252-0804

Fujisawa Area

Aobuta Spot ②: Fujisawa Station

“Fujisawa Station” appears as the nearest station to Sakuta and Mai’s homes. Their homes are located on the north side of JR Fujisawa Station. The JR Tokaido Line ticket gates and the Enoden ticket gates frequently appear in the series. The “Bic Camera” that appears in the anime is also located on the north exit side of Fujisawa Station.

【Fujisawa Station】
■ Area: Fujisawa
■ Access: JR Tokaido Line “Fujisawa Station”
■ Address: 75 Fujisawa, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa

Aobuta Spot ③: Denny’s Fujisawa North Exit

“Denny’s Fujisawa North Exit” is the family restaurant that serves as the model for the workplace of Sakuta, Kunimi, and Tomoe Koga. It is located about a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Fujisawa Station. This is also a core location that appears many times in the series.

【Denny’s Fujisawa North Exit】
■ Area: Fujisawa
■ Opening Hours: 07:00–24:00
■ Access: About a 5-minute walk from JR “Fujisawa Station” North Exit
■ Address: 1015 Fujisawa, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa 251-0052

Aobuta Spot ④: Goshogaya Bridge

“Goshogaya Bridge” is located between Sakuta’s home and the north exit of Fujisawa Station, and it occasionally appears in commuting scenes. It is about a 10-minute walk from Fujisawa Station. After crossing this bridge, there is a slope shown in the photo below, and if you go up this slope, “Goshogaya Park” is on the right.

【Goshogaya Bridge】
■ Area: Fujisawa
■ Access: About a 10-minute walk from JR “Fujisawa Station” North Exit
■ Address: 2-1-16 Daigiri, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa 251-0002

▼ Slope between Goshogaya Bridge and Goshogaya Park
This also appears as a school route in the series.

Aobuta Spot ⑤: Goshogaya Park

“Goshogaya Park” is the place where Sakuta meets middle school Shoko Makinohara in Episode 6. It is also the place where Sakuta and Tomoe Koga kick each other in Episode 2.

【Goshogaya Park】
■ Area: Fujisawa
■ Access: About a 13-minute walk from JR Tokaido Line “Fujisawa Station” North Exit
■ Address: 1-4-8 Daigiri, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa 251-0002

Aobuta Spot ⑥: Fujisawa City Hospital

“Fujisawa City Hospital” is the hospital where Sakuta was taken in Episode 8 of the anime. From a public phone inside the hospital, Futaba called the other Futaba and said, “I want to go to the fireworks festival too.”

【Fujisawa City Hospital】
■ Area: Fujisawa
■ Access: About a 20-minute walk or 10 minutes by car from JR “Fujisawa Station” North Exit
■ Address: 2-6-1 Fujisawa, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa 251-8550

Shichirigahama Area

Aobuta Spot ⑦: Shichirigahama Station

“Shichirigahama Station” appears as the nearest station to Minegahara High School, where Sakuta and Mai attend. It is a key location that appears many times in the series. Memorable scenes include Sakuta talking with Mai and a scene where Sakuta gets into a fight for his junior, Tomoe Koga.

【Shichirigahama Station】
■ Area: Shichirigahama
■ Access: Enoshima Electric Railway “Shichirigahama Station”
■ Address: 1-9 Shichirigahama, Kamakura City, Kanagawa 248-0026

Aobuta Spot ⑧: Yukiai Bridge

“Yukiai Bridge” is located along the school route from Shichirigahama Station to Minegahara High School. It appears in scenes of students commuting to and from school.

【Yukiai Bridge】
■ Area: Shichirigahama
■ Address: 1-1-19 Shichirigahama, Kamakura City, Kanagawa 248-0026

Aobuta Spot ⑨: Railroad Crossing Next to Shichirigahama Station

“The railroad crossing next to Shichirigahama Station” is located on the left after getting off at the station and crossing Yukiai Bridge. This spot also frequently appears in school commute scenes. After crossing the railroad, Shichirigahama High School (Minegahara High School in the anime) is immediately on the right.

【Railroad Crossing Next to Shichirigahama Station】
■ Area: Shichirigahama
■ Address: 2-2 Shichirigahama Higashi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa 248-0025

Aobuta Spot ⑩: Kanagawa Prefectural Shichirigahama High School

“Kanagawa Prefectural Shichirigahama High School” appears as the model for Minegahara High School, where Sakuta and Mai attend. It is about a 2-minute walk from Shichirigahama Station, making it a spot where you can feel their school life.

【Kanagawa Prefectural Shichirigahama High School】
■ Area: Shichirigahama
■ Access: About a 2-minute walk from Enoshima Electric Railway “Shichirigahama Station”
■ Address: 2-3-1 Shichirigahama Higashi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa 248-0025

Aobuta Spot ⑪: Shichirigahama Beach

“Shichirigahama Beach” is the beach where Sakuta first meets high schooler Shoko. It also appears in many scenes throughout the series, such as Sakuta walking with Mai, walking with Koga, playing in the sand with Kaede, Mai, and Nodoka, and in the final scene of the movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, where Shoko is playing with her parents.

【Shichirigahama Beach】
■ Area: Shichirigahama
■ Access: About a 7-minute walk from Enoshima Electric Railway “Shichirigahama Station”
■ Address: 2-1-12 Shichirigahama Higashi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa 248-0025

Aobuta Spot ⑫: Kamakurakokomae Station

“Kamakurakokomae Station” appears in the scene where Mai and Nodoka swap bodies, and Nodoka attends a photoshoot as Mai Sakurajima. The scene where Nodoka is unable to continue filming due to hyperventilation is particularly memorable.

【Kamakurakokomae Station】
■ Area: Shichirigahama
■ Address: 1-1 Koshigoe, Kamakura City, Kanagawa 248-0033

Kamakura Area

Aobuta Spot ⑬: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

“Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine” appears in the movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, where Sakuta and Mai visit for their first shrine visit of the New Year. It’s a relief that the two were able to go together safely. (Those who watched the movie will understand, haha.)

【Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine】
■ Area: Kamakura
■ Address: 2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa 248-8588

Enoshima Area

Aobuta Spot ⑭: Katase-Enoshima Station

“Katase-Enoshima Station” appears when Futaba develops Adolescence Syndrome, and Kunimi rushes over by bicycle late at night to meet Sakuta and Futaba. After spending the night at Kugenuma Beach, this is where they part ways.

【Katase-Enoshima Station】
■ Area: Katase-Enoshima
■ Access: Odakyu Enoshima Line “Katase-Enoshima Station”
■ Address: 2-15-3 Katase Kaigan, Fujisawa City

Aobuta Spot ⑮: Enoshima Aquarium

“Enoshima Aquarium” is a place Mai visits alone when her Adolescence Syndrome begins. It is also used by Sakuta for a date with Tomoe Koga. In the movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, it is also the meeting spot for Sakuta and Mai’s date.

【Enoshima Aquarium】
■ Area: Katase-Enoshima
■ Official Website: https://www.enosui.com/
■ Opening Hours: 10:00–17:00 *Last entry at 16:00
■ Access: About a 4-minute walk from Odakyu Enoshima Line “Katase-Enoshima Station”
■ Address: 2-19-1 Katase Kaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa 251-0035

Aobuta Spot ⑯: Katase Beach

“Katase Beach” is the beach where Sakuta goes on a date with Tomoe Koga in Episode 6 of the anime. Both Higashihama and Nishihama appear in the series. The game where they build sandcastles strong enough to withstand the waves is especially memorable. The final day of their “fake couple” had quite a lot going on (lol).

【Katase Beach】
■ Area: Katase-Enoshima
■ Access: About a 4-minute walk from Odakyu Enoshima Line “Katase-Enoshima Station”
■ Address: 1-15-1 Katase Kaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa 251-0035

Aobuta Spot ⑰: Enoshima Benten Bridge

“Enoshima Benten Bridge” appears in Episode 6 when Sakuta goes on a date with Tomoe in Enoshima. In the movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, the entrance of Enoshima Benten Bridge is also used as the meeting point for Sakuta’s promise with Shoko.

【Enoshima Benten Bridge】
■ Area: Enoshima
■ Access: About an 8-minute walk from Odakyu Enoshima Line “Katase-Enoshima Station”
■ Address: Enoshima 0036, Enoshima Benten Bridge

Aobuta Spot ⑱: Enoshima

“Enoshima” is the place where Sakuta takes Tomoe Koga on the final day of her Adolescence Syndrome loop. The scene where Sakuta confronts Tomoe with the truth and the scene where Tomoe confesses to him take place at a viewpoint along the path up Enoshima.

【Enoshima】
■ Area: Enoshima
■ Access: About a 15-minute walk from Odakyu Enoshima Line “Katase-Enoshima Station”
■ Address: Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa 251-0036

Kugenuma Area

Aobuta Spot ⑲: Kugenuma Beach

“Kugenuma Beach” is where Sakuta, Futaba, and Kunimi set off fireworks together at night in Episode 8. They also watched the Enoshima Fireworks Festival from this location.

【Kugenuma Beach】
■ Area: Kugenuma
■ Access: About a 5-minute walk from Odakyu Enoshima Line “Kugenuma-Kaigan Station”
■ Address: 1-17-3 Kugenuma Kaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa 251-0037

Aobuta Spot ⑳: Hon-Kugenuma Station

“Hon-Kugenuma Station” appears in Episode 7 as the nearest station to Futaba’s home. It is also the place where Kunimi rushes over by bicycle late at night for Futaba and meets up with Sakuta and Futaba.

【Hon-Kugenuma Station】
■ Area: Kugenuma
■ Access: Odakyu Enoshima Line “Hon-Kugenuma Station”
■ Address: 2-13 Hon-Kugenuma, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa 251-0028

Tsujido Area

Aobuta Spot ㉑: Tsujido Station

“Tsujido Station” appears in the movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out, where Sakuta gets off with his younger sister Kaede on their way to a Sweet Bullet live concert venue.

【Tsujido Station】
■ Area: Tsujido
■ Access: JR Tokaido Line “Tsujido Station”
■ Address: 1-1-8 Tsujido, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa 251-0047 R.I. Building

Aobuta Spot ㉒: Terrace Mall Shonan

“Terrace Mall Shonan” appears in the movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out as the venue where the idol group “Sweet Bullet” performs at an outdoor event. It is a large shopping mall directly connected to JR Tsujido Station. Tsujido Station also appears in a scene where Sakuta and his sister Kaede say, “Where was it again?”

【Terrace Mall Shonan】
■ Area: Tsujido
■ Official Website: https://shonan.terracemall.com/
■ Opening Hours:
　・Shops: 10:00 – 21:00
　・Restaurants: 11:00 – 23:00
　・Shiokaze Kitchen: 10:00 – 21:00
　・Shonan Village: 10:00 – 21:00
　・7-Eleven: Open 24 hours
■ Access: Directly connected to JR Tokaido Line “Tsujido Station”
■ Address: 1-3-1 Tsujido Kandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa 251-0041

Hayama Area

Aobuta Spot ㉓: SCAPES THE SUITE

“SCAPES THE SUITE” appears in the movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, where Sakuta visits with college-age Shoko on a date. They tour a wedding venue, and Shoko wears a wedding dress here. “SCAPES THE SUITE” is a hotel and restaurant facility in Hayama. Its wedding venue is one of the most popular in the Shonan area.

【SCAPES THE SUITE】
■ Area: Hayama
■ Official Website: https://www.scapes.jp/
■ Opening Hours (Restaurant):
　・Lunch 11:30–15:00 (L.O.13:30)
　・Cafe 14:00–17:00 (L.O.16:00)
　・Dinner 17:30–21:00 (L.O.20:00)
　・Takeout 11:30–21:00
■ Access: From JR “Zushi Station,” take a shuttle car or bus and get off at Morito Kaigan (approx. 15 minutes by bus / 2-minute walk from bus stop)
■ Address: 922-2 Horiuchi, Hayama Town, Miura District, Kanagawa 240-0112

Aobuta Spot ㉔: Morito Beach

“Morito Beach” appears in the movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, where Sakuta and college-age Shoko walk and talk together after visiting a wedding venue. It is a popular beach in the Shonan and Hayama area.

【Morito Beach】
■ Area: Hayama
■ Access: From JR “Zushi Station,” take a shuttle car or bus and get off at Morito Kaigan (approx. 15 minutes by bus / 2-minute walk from bus stop)
■ Address: Horiuchi, Hayama Town, Miura District, Kanagawa 240-0112

Aobuta Official “Pilgrimage Map”

Shonan Chill Time visited the Rascal Does Not Dream exhibition, “Rascal Does Not Dream of School Memory”!

At the exhibition, an official “Pilgrimage Map” featuring locations from the Rascal Does Not Dream series was on display, so we are sharing it here as well! Photography was permitted at the exhibition.

Things to Keep in Mind When Visiting Rascal Does Not Dream Pilgrimage Locations

Please be considerate of local residents and other visitors, especially around Shichirigahama High School, train stations, railroad crossings, and residential neighborhoods.

Avoid entering school grounds, taking photos from the roadway, or occupying the same spot for long periods of time. Please stay aware of your surroundings and enjoy your pilgrimage safely!

2026 Latest｜The Rascal Does Not Dream Series Heads Toward Its Finale, “Dear Friend”

2026 is an especially exciting time to visit the real-life locations featured in Rascal Does Not Dream.

The theatrical anime “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend,” the final installment in the series, is scheduled to be released on Friday, October 16, 2026!

To celebrate the release, numerous collaboration events are also being held around Fujisawa and Enoshima.

In addition, Enoshima Electric Railway is scheduled to operate the “Enoden Rascal Does Not Dream Train” from September 30, 2026. From October 6, the station name signs at Fujisawa, Enoshima, Shichirigahama, and Kamakura stations will also feature special Rascal Does Not Dream designs.

Rascal Does Not Dream Anime & Theatrical Film List

The Rascal Does Not Dream series began with the 2018 TV anime “Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai” and has since expanded through theatrical films and sequel anime series.

Release / Broadcast	Title
2018	Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
2019	Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl
2023	Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out
2023	Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid
2025	Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus
October 16, 2026	Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend

Throughout the series, the Shonan area—including Fujisawa, Enoshima, and Shichirigahama—appears as one of its main settings.

Beginning with the 2025 anime “Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus,” Yokohama was also introduced as a new setting, leading into “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend,” scheduled for release on October 16, 2026.

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Main Characters of the Aobuta Series

Sakuta Azusagawa

The protagonist of the story. A somewhat unusual second-year student at Minegahara High School who doesn’t own a smartphone. Due to rumors of a violent incident, he is somewhat isolated at school, but he doesn’t seem to mind.

・Grade: 2nd-year high school student
・Height: 172 cm
・Special Skill: None
・Birthday: April 10

Mai Sakurajima

A third-year student at Minegahara High School. She was once a nationally popular actress but temporarily suspended her entertainment career. Having focused on her acting career, she is somewhat isolated at school. She is serious and polite but has a strong personality.

・Grade: 3rd-year high school student
・Height: 165 cm
・Special Skill: Cooking
・Birthday: December 2

Kaede Azusagawa (Kaede)

Sakuta’s younger sister. Due to past bullying, she is unable to go outside and stays at home. She loves pandas and her older brother and strives every day to become the ideal little sister. She makes it a habit to wake Sakuta up every morning.

・Grade: 3rd-year junior high school student
・Height: 162 cm
・Special Skill: Playing ninja
・Birthday: November 5

Rio Futaba

One of Sakuta’s few friends. A second-year student at Minegahara High School and the only member of the science club. She is known as an eccentric at school. Calm and composed, she provides various advice regarding Adolescence Syndrome.

・Grade: 2nd-year high school student
・Height: 155 cm
・Special Skill: Explaining mysterious phenomena through science
・Birthday: October 23

Yuma Kunimi

One of Sakuta’s few friends. A second-year student at Minegahara High School. A member of the basketball team with strong athletic ability. A caring friend who deeply values Sakuta and Rio.

・Grade: 2nd-year high school student
・Height: 178 cm
・Special Skill: Basketball
・Birthday: Unknown

Shoko Makinohara

Sakuta’s first love. He met her at Shichirigahama Beach when he was in middle school. She is supposed to be a graduate of Minegahara High School, but there is no record of her attending. Until the movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, her identity remained largely a mystery except for her name.

・Grade: Unknown
・Height: 160 cm
・Special Skill: Unknown
・Birthday: Unknown

Tomoe Koga

A first-year student at Minegahara High School. A modern high school girl who is good at reading the atmosphere, but slightly clumsy at times. She hides her Hakata dialect to fit in, but it comes out when she is flustered or lets her guard down.

・Grade: 1st-year high school student
・Height: 152 cm
・Special Skill: Fast smartphone typing
・Birthday: May 23

Nodoka Toyohama

Mai’s half-sister (from a different mother) and in the same grade as Sakuta. A member of the idol group “Sweet Bullet,” responsible for fashion. Despite her flashy appearance, she attends a prestigious girls’ school. She is very strong-willed and competitive.

・Grade: 2nd-year high school student
・Height: 158 cm
・Special Skill: Quick outfit changes
・Birthday: March 14

Aobuta Series Anime Works List

① TV Anime Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai

The TV anime Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, based on Volume 1 to the early part of Volume 6 of the original novel, aired from October to December 2018 on TOKYO MX and other networks. The animation was produced by “CloverWorks,” a new brand of A-1 Pictures, known for Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day. With a talented staff including director Soichi Masui and series composition/script by Masahiro Yokotani, the anime beautifully portrays delicate emotions and storytelling. Set in the seaside city of Fujisawa, it delivers a touching and emotionally resonant story.

▼Official Website for the TV Anime Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
https://ao-buta.com/tv/

② Movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl

Sakuta Azusagawa, a second-year high school student living in the seaside city of Fujisawa, enjoys his everyday life with his girlfriend, senior student Mai Sakurajima. However, his life changes drastically with the appearance of Shoko Makinohara, his first love. For some reason, two versions of Shoko exist—one as a middle schooler and one as an adult. Sakuta ends up living with the adult Shoko, which complicates his relationship with Mai. Meanwhile, it is revealed that the younger Shoko is suffering from a serious illness, causing Sakuta’s old wounds to ache again.

The animated film Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, based on Volumes 6 and 7 of the original novel, was released on June 15, 2019, distributed by Aniplex across 31 theaters nationwide. Due to its unexpected popularity, movie goods quickly sold out from the release date, with additional stock gradually released from early July. The film’s screening expanded nationwide from July to September, eventually reaching a total of 95 theaters. The final screening ended on October 17, with a total box office revenue of 510 million yen.

▼Official Website for the Movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl
https://ao-buta.com/yumemiru/?innerlink

③ Movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out

Sakuta Azusagawa, now in the third term of his second year of high school, has only a short time left to spend school life with his girlfriend Mai Sakurajima, a third-year student. Meanwhile, his younger sister Kaede, who has long preferred staying at home, reveals her true feelings for the first time: “I want to go to the same high school as you, big brother.”

For Kaede, this is a major decision. Even knowing how difficult it is, Sakuta gently supports her choice. This is a story about the feelings entrusted from “Kaede” to “Kaede” and the future they step into together.

The movie Sister Venturing Out was initially released in 104 theaters nationwide and recorded approximately 175 million yen in box office revenue within the first three days, surpassing the previous film Dreaming Girl. It ranked 4th overall in audience numbers during the same period and was the top Japanese film. On August 4, it surpassed 500 million yen in revenue, exceeding Dreaming Girl, and it was announced that screenings would expand further from August to October.

▼Official Website for the Movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out
https://ao-buta.com/odekake/

④ Movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid

It is now March, with only one month left in the school term. Sakuta Azusagawa attends his girlfriend Mai Sakurajima’s graduation ceremony. While waiting for Mai at Shichirigahama Beach, a mysterious elementary school girl who looks exactly like Mai from her child actor days appears before him. “Mister, who are you?” As Sakuta reflects on this strange experience, he receives a call from his father. “It’s about your mother—she wants to see Kaede.”

Their mother, who had been hospitalized for a long time after being unable to cope with what happened to Kaede, expresses her wish to see her. Sakuta decides to meet her together with Kaede, but cannot hide his nervousness about the long-awaited reunion. Meanwhile, unfamiliar scars appear on Sakuta’s body—could this be a sign of a new Adolescence Syndrome?

The movie Knapsack Kid was released in 103 theaters nationwide and recorded approximately 163 million yen in box office revenue within the first three days. It surpassed the attendance of Sister Venturing Out during the same period and ranked No.1 among new releases and 4th overall.

▼Official Website for the Movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid
https://ao-buta.com/knapsack/

⑤ TV Anime Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus

The latest installment of the popular youth fantasy series Rascal Does Not Dream, titled Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, has been announced to begin airing as a TV anime in July 2025. This long-awaited installment enters the “college arc,” depicting a new chapter in Sakuta Azusagawa’s story.

The story follows Sakuta and Mai Sakurajima as they begin a new life after graduating from high school and entering university. Sakuta attends a university in Kanazawa-Hakkei while continuing his relationship with the popular actress Mai.

Then, a mysterious girl dressed as an out-of-season mini-skirt Santa appears, triggering another strange case of “Adolescence Syndrome.” In this college arc, Sakuta once again faces complex phenomena while deepening his emotional growth and bonds with others.

▼Check the latest information including PVs and theme songs in these articles!
＞＞“Rascal Does Not Dream” Latest Work Confirmed for TV Anime! Broadcasting Starts July 2025! First PV Released!
＞＞“Rascal Does Not Dream” College Arc Finally Begins! New Chapter Starts with Mini-Skirt Santa [Airing from July 5, 2025]

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Fujisawa, Enoshima, and Shichirigahama are some of the most iconic real-life settings featured in the Rascal Does Not Dream series.

From the everyday streets around Fujisawa Station to the sea at Shichirigahama, the Enoden railway, Enoshima Aquarium, and Enoshima itself, many of the landscapes seen in the series can still be found throughout Shonan.

If this is your first pilgrimage, following the route Fujisawa Station Area → Shichirigahama → Katase-Enoshima / Enoshima is a relatively efficient way to visit the major locations.

The series finale, “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend,” is also scheduled for release on October 16, 2026. Collaborations with Enoden and Fujisawa City are being held as well, making autumn 2026 an ideal time to explore Shonan, the real-life setting of Rascal Does Not Dream!

After rewatching the series, be sure to visit Shonan and experience the world of Rascal Does Not Dream for yourself!

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