Rascal Does Not Dream Film Streams Opening Footage Ahead of October Release

The staff behind the upcoming anime film Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend have begun streaming the first four minutes of the movie, alongside a new finale visual. This latest entry in Hajime Kamoshida’s light novel series is teased as taking the narrative toward its conclusion, sharing its title with the franchise's fifteenth and final novel volume.

Directed by Sōichi Masui at CloverWorks, the film features returning voice talent including Kaito Ishikawa, Sora Amamiya, Maaya Uchida, Yurika Kubo, and Inori Minase. The production team also includes scriptwriter Masahiro Yokotani, character designer Satomi Tamura, and composer fox capture plan. Aniplex continues to handle distribution for the theatrical release.

The movie opens in Japanese theaters on October 16. Early attendees will receive a bonus short story titled Rascal Does Dream of a Tea Garden, written by Kamoshida and illustrated by Keeji Mizoguchi. The theme song for the film is performed by Tōko Kirishima.