Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl (2019)
Anime film · 85 min · CloverWorks · directed by Souichi Masui
DramaPsychologicalRomanceSupernatural
CloverWorks' Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl is a supernatural romance film directed by Souichi Masui. It follows high schooler Sakuta Azusagawa as his relationship with Mai Sakurajima is complicated by the mysterious appearance of two versions of his first crush, Shouko Makinohara, one a middle schooler and the other an adult. This urban fantasy explores coming-of-age drama and psychological themes.
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The story
The film centers on high school student Sakuta Azusagawa, whose life with his girlfriend, Mai Sakurajima, takes an unexpected turn. Their serene daily existence is disrupted by the sudden manifestation of Shouko Makinohara, Sakuta's childhood crush. This appearance is particularly perplexing as two distinct versions of Shouko emerge: one a middle school student and the other a fully grown adult.
As Sakuta navigates the strange reality of coexisting with both Shoukos, the adult Shouko's presence begins to strain his relationship with Mai. The narrative intensifies when Sakuta learns that the younger Shouko is afflicted with a serious illness, coinciding with a mysterious sensation in his own scar. The story is driven by Sakuta's attempts to understand these supernatural occurrences and the profound impact they have on his relationships and future.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- CloverWorks
- Director
- Souichi Masui
- Script
- Masahiro Yokotani
- Photography
- Hitoshi Tamura
- Animation
- Akira Takata
- Voice
- Kaito Ishikawa as Sakuta Azusagawa
- Voice
- Asami Seto as Mai Sakurajima
- Voice
- Inori Minase as Shouko Makinohara
Where to watch Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl
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Questions about Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl
Who made Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl?
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl (2019) was animated by CloverWorks and directed by Souichi Masui, from a script by Masahiro Yokotani.
Where can I watch Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl?
Bilibili, Netflix, Crunchyroll list Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl?
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