Rascal Does Not Dream Film Shares New Clip Featuring Kaede

A new bonus clip from the anime film Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend has been released, featuring characters Sakuta and Kaede. The movie premiered in Japan on October 16 and is currently wrapping up the series there.
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures are scheduled to release the theatrical feature across the United States, Canada, and Australia in February 2027. The adaptation is directed by Soichi Masui at studio CloverWorks, with scripts by Masahiro Yokotani and character designs by Satomi Tamura.
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Key facts
- Release date (Japan)
- October 16
- Release date (US/Canada/Australia)
- February 2027
- Studio
- CloverWorks
- Director
- Soichi Masui
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