On April 13, 2025, Kadokawa, a leading figure in the Japanese entertainment industry, announced an exciting addition to the popular Rascal Does Not Dream light novel series: a new short story collection titled *Rascal Does Not Dream of a Beach Queen+*. The collection is scheduled to launch on July 10, 2025.
Originally serialized from 2014 to 2024, the light novel series has released 15 physical volumes, with 13 available in English. Its widespread popularity has led to various adaptations, including manga and an animated series.
Upcoming Release: *Rascal Does Not Dream of a Beach Queen+
The announcement was made via Kadokawa’s official social media channels, revealing that the collection will feature a standout new narrative titled *Rascal Does Not Dream of a Tropical Summer*. Both the esteemed writer Hajime Kamoshida and the illustrator, Keiji Mizoguchi (noted for their work on *The Pet Girl of Sakura-sou*), will contribute to this new anthology.
This upcoming collection aligns with the Summer 2025 anime season, which also anticipates the release of a new installment, *Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus*—continuing the series’ successful trajectory.
Fans of the series might recall that the original light novels were adapted into an anime in 2018, thanks to CloverWorks, the studio known for its hit series such as *Wind Breaker* and *Bocchi the Rock*. The main cast includes talented voice actors like Asami Seto (Mai Sakurajima), Kaito Ishikawa (Sakuta Azusagawa), Reina Ueda (Minishirt Santa), and Atsumi Tanezaki (Rio Futaba).
Synopsis of New Short Stories
The new stories in *Rascal Does Not Dream of a Beach Queen+* promise fresh narratives. One synopsis has been unveiled, focusing on an event at Minegahara High School’s sports festival. Here, the lead character, Sakuta Azusagawa, is called to step in for his classmate, Minagi Ōtsu, on the ball-toss team, who happens to be a junior beach volleyball athlete.
This new chapter in the *Rascal Does Not Dream* series not only enhances the original storyline but also presents new opportunities for character development and engagement with the audience. Be sure to mark your calendars for this anticipated release!