The makers of the anime “Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus” have revealed its character designs, sparking excitement among fans. The anime, set to premiere in 2025, features an unusual blend of holiday cheer and the beloved characters from the series.
Mini-skirt Santa Brings Holiday Cheer
One of the standout designs is the Mini-skirt Santa, voiced by Reina Ueda. This character is sure to bring a festive spirit to the series. Ueda’s portrayal promises to add a pleasant twist to the holiday season.
Take a look at the below character design pics
Sakuta Azusagawa Returns
Kaito Ishikawa returns as Sakuta Azusagawa, the protagonist who has captured the hearts of many. Ishikawa’s performance is expected to bring depth and sentiment to the character, making this holiday special even more memorable.
Puberty Continues…
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus starts streaming in 2025! 🎅 pic.twitter.com/fJFxstGrfT
— Aniplex of America (@aniplexUSA) November 23, 2024
Mai Sakurajima’s Festive Look
Asami Seto reproduces her role as Mai Sakurajima, who will don a festive look for this special episode. Seto’s voice acting has always been a highlight, and fans are eager to see how she brings Mai’s holiday spirit to life.
Plot of ‘Rascal Does Not Dream’
“Rascal Does Not Dream” is a Japanese light novel series written by Hajime Kamoshida and illustrated by Keeji Mizoguchi.
The story spins around high school student Sakuta Azusagawa, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he meets teenage actress Mai Sakurajima, dressed as a bunny girl, strolling through a library unnoticed by anyone else.
Adolescence Syndrome
Mai’s invisibility to others is attributed to a bizarre phenomenon known as “Adolescence Syndrome,” which affects teenagers in peculiar ways.
Intrigued by this, Sakuta decides to help Mai solve the puzzle behind her condition. As he delves deeper, he uncovers other girls who suffer from different embodiments of Adolescence Syndrome.
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