On May 18, 2025, fans of the beloved Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus anime received exciting news from the official website and their X (formerly Twitter) account. A new promotional video was unveiled, revealing that the series is set to premiere on July 5, 2025. This engaging video not only announced the release date but also gave viewers a sneak peek of the ending theme song, Suiheisen wa Boku no Furukizu.
The upcoming anime serves as an adaptation of volume 13 from Hajime Kamoshida’s acclaimed light novel series, Rascal Does Not Dream, illustrated by Keiji Mizoguchi. Fans can look forward to experiencing the intricate University Arc, a pivotal section of the narrative that expands upon the adventures of the main characters.
Release Details and Weekly Broadcast Schedule
The latest promotional material indicates that episodes of Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus will air weekly on Saturdays at 11:30 PM JST. Watchers can catch the series on popular channels such as Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, and Tochigi TV. Additional networks, including ABC TV and Me-Tele, will offer the series at a later date.
In anticipation of the premiere, the staff has announced an exclusive advanced screening along with a cast talk show scheduled for June 21, 2025, at United Cinema Aquacity Odaiba in Tokyo. Voice actors Kaito Ishikawa (Sakuta Azusagawa), Asami Seto (Mai Sakurajima), Sora Amamiya (Uzuki), and Manami Iwami (Miori Mito) will be attending this exciting event.
New Trailer Insights
The recently released trailer begins with a captivating scene where a character dressed as Santa Claus appears before Sakuta Azusagawa and introduces herself as Toko Kirishima, an internet singer. Intriguingly, Sakuta discovers that she is invisible to everyone except him, deepening the mystery surrounding her character.
Additionally, the clip spotlights the ending theme song, Suiheisen wa Boku no Furukizu (translated to “The Horizon is My Old Wound”), performed by an ensemble of talented voice actors: Sora Amamiya (Uzuki Hirokawa), Aya Yamane (Ikumi Akagi), Reina Ueda (Toko Kirishima), and Konomi Kohara (Sara Himeji). In another exciting detail, it has been confirmed that the opening theme song, Snowdrop, will be performed by Conton Candy.
The promotional visuals also feature a striking new key illustration that showcases the main heroine, Mai Sakurajima, alongside Toko Kirishima in her mini-skirt Santa attire, holding a present. The promotional image includes a compelling catchphrase in Japanese that translates to, “Adolescent syndrome was distributed.”
The returning voice cast includes Kaito Ishikawa as Sakuta Azusagawa, Asami Seto as Mai Sakurajima, and others. Noteworthy new cast members are Reina Ueda as Toko Kirishima, Konomi Kohara as Sara Himeji, and Manaka Iwami as Miori Mito.
Director Soichi Masui returns to helm the series at CloverWorks, while Masahiro Yokotani reprises his role as series composer. Character designer Satomi Tamura is also back, along with sound director Yoshikazu Iwanami, and the music will be composed by Fox Capture Plan.
The narrative of Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus will follow the thrilling University Arc from volume 13, focusing on the intertwined fates of Sakuta, Mai, and Ikumi as they unravel the mysteries surrounding Toko Kirishima. As Sakuta discovers multiple versions of Toko, the urgency to identify the genuine one before time runs out becomes crucial.