Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus: The Saga Continues on Aniplus Asia from July 5, 2025
Devil King Arian 
Prepare for a New Chapter in the Supernatural Tale of Puberty Syndrome and Twisted Emotions
Anime fans, especially those whoβve been waiting for the next page in the emotional, reality-bending story of Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, your wait is almost over.
Aniplus Asia has officially announced the Southeast Asian broadcast of Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, premiering on July 5, 2025. This new entry in the beloved Rascal franchise continues the deeply personal and supernatural journeys of Sakuta Azusagawaβnow a university studentβas he once again finds himself entangled in strange phenomena linked to the mysterious condition known as Puberty Syndrome.
π New Life, Familiar Mysteries
Sakutaβs high school days may be behind him, but life isn’t slowing down. Having entered university at Kanazawa-hakkei, he now walks the path of adulthood alongside his longtime girlfriend and national celebrity, Mai Sakurajima. One would think things might finally settle… but Sakutaβs life is never that simple.
While adjusting to campus life, Sakuta encounters an unusual sight: a miniskirt Santa Claus walking around completely out of season. But this isnβt just a quirky cosplayerβthis girl is something far more unsettling.
> “I’m surprised. So, you can see me.”
Words that send a shiver down his spineβbecause heβs heard them before.
π Enter Toko Kirishima: The Santa of Puberty Syndrome
The mysterious girl introduces herself as Toko Kirishima, a strange figure who claims she is gifting Puberty Syndrome itself to others.
What begins as an odd run-in on the street spirals into yet another surreal journey. Precognitive dreams, a rising anonymous online singer, and poltergeist-like activity lighting up social mediaβall of it links back to girls caught in emotional turmoil, and once again, Sakuta is in the middle of it all.
β€οΈβπ₯ The Legend Lives On
With heartfelt drama, emotional character arcs, and a mix of romantic tension and psychological mystery, Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus promises to deliver the same signature storytelling that fans fell in love with back in Bunny Girl Senpai. But this time, itβs older, more refined, and cuts even deeper.
As the tagline goes:
> Puberty continuesβ¦
πΊ Broadcast Info:
Title: Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus
Airs On: Aniplus Asia
Premiere Date: July 5, 2025
Format: Television Broadcast
Language: Japanese with English Subtitles
π§ Why You Shouldnβt Miss It
Whether youβve been following Sakutaβs journey since day one, or youβre a returning fan of the genre that blends emotionally raw drama with science-fiction-like phenomena, this installment is a must-watch. The character-driven narrative, beautiful animation, and contemplative take on adolescence and identity all return in full force.
So mark your calendars, grab your tissues, and be ready to unwrap the next gift of confusion, connection, and catharsis in this ever-evolving tale.
Because in the world of Rascal, growing up is never normal.
