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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend

Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Minai青春ブタ野郎はディアフレンドの夢を見ないAoButa

2026 · Movie Finished

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What is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend about?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend is an anime film animated by CloverWorks, adapted from a light novel. It was released in October 16, 2026. AniList classifies it as drama, psychological, romance and supernatural. It continues from Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, which is worth watching first.

"Actually, I’m Touko Kirishima."

The audience erupted in excitement upon learning that the true identity of the mysterious, wildly popular internet singer was none other than the nation’s favorite actress, Mai Sakurajima. The scene was exactly the same as the dream Sakuta Azusagawa had seen on Christmas Eve.

Starting with Mai’s shocking confession on April 1, the impossible events that everyone once dreamed of keep happening one after another.

The social media hashtag "#Yumemiru," where dreams come true, has vanished, and as Sakuta struggles with the disconnect between the reality before him and his own perception, he receives a message from a version of himself in an alternate reality.

―Stop Touko Kirishima,

―Before reality is rewritten.

To restore the world to its original state, Sakuta sets out to find Touko Kirishima. This is a story about overcoming the "Adolescent Syndrome".

Synopsis from AniList, which credits Crunchyroll News, edited. The summary above it is written by FreeAnime.xyz from AniList's data.

Themes AniList users associate with it: Male Protagonist, Female Protagonist, Heterosexual, College, Coming of Age.

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Main characters

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  • Sakuta Azusagawa 梓川咲太

    Main character

    A strange 2nd year student in high school, who doesn't have a cellphone in this day and age. He is currently an outcast at school due to rumors of a violent past... but doesn't seem to care. (Source: Aniplex USA)

    Japanese voice: Kaito Ishikawa

  • Mai Sakurajima 桜島麻衣

    Main character

    A 3rd-year student at Minegahara High School. She is serious and polite, but has a strong will. Well known, famous actress, who is currently on hiatus. Because her life had always revolved around her work in entertainment, she remains isolated at school. (Source: Aniplex USA)

    Japanese voice: Asami Seto

  • Miori Mitou 美東美織

    Main character

    A beautiful college girl in Sakuta's class. She follows trends and dresses up, but rather than to impress she does it exclusively for herself. Like Sakuta, she doesn't own a phone and is not easily dissuaded—has declared herself a potential friend.

    Japanese voice: Manaka Iwami

Supporting characters

  • Kaede Azusagawa 梓川かえで

    Supporting character

    She is the younger sister of Sakuta Azusagawa.

    Japanese voice: Yurika Kubo

  • Rio Futaba 双葉理央

    Supporting character

    She is Sakuta's classmate, who is always cool and calm, always willing to give various advice on puberty syndrome. She is also the sole member of the Science Club, and known as an eccentric person at the school. (Source: Aniplex USA)

    Japanese voice: Atsumi Tanezaki

  • Tomoe Koga 古賀朋絵

    Supporting character

    A typical 1st year high-school student at Minegahara High School who can take hints, but is slightly scatterbrained. Being overly concerned about how people look at her, she hides her Hakata accent, which comes out when she panics or is relaxed. (Source: Aniplex USA, edited)

    Japanese voice: Nao Touyama

  • Nodoka Toyohama 豊浜のどか

    Supporting character

    Mai's half-sister, related through her father. A member of the idol group "Sweet Bullet" and designated as the most fashionable within the group. Despite her flashy looks, she attends an elite all girls' high school. She is confident and can be competitive. (Source: Aniplex USA)

    Japanese voice: Maaya Uchida

  • Shouko Makinohara 牧之原翔子

    Supporting character

    A girl who has the same first and last name as Sakuta's first crush. She is a shy middle school girl, but reliable and kind. She bumps into Sakuta, while holding an umbrella over an abandoned cat in the rain.

    Japanese voice: Inori Minase

  • Uzuki Hirokawa 広川卯月

    Supporting character

    The lead singer of idol group Sweet Bullet. Her nickname is Zukky.

    Japanese voice: Sora Amamiya

  • Ikumi Akagi 赤城郁実

    Supporting character

    Sakuta's classmate from middle school who seems to share a troubled past with him. She currently attends the same college as Sakuta. She's highly intelligent, and appears to have a number of secrets.

    Japanese voice: Aya Yamane

  • Sara Himeji 姫路紗良

    Supporting character

    A first-year student at Minegahara High with excellent grades, and one of Sakuta's students at cram school.

    Japanese voice: Konomi Kohara

  • Miniskirt Santa ミニスカサンタ

    Supporting character

    A miniskirt-wearing Santa calling herself "Touko Kirishima". She claims she's been handing out presents—Adolescence Syndrome.

    Japanese voice: Reina Ueda

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