Rascal Does Not Dream (light novel, English) Add a review

Rascal Does Not Dream, known in Japan as Seishun Buta Yarō (Japanese: 青春ブタ野郎; Rascal, lit. 'Teenage Pig') or AoButa (青ブタ), is a Japanese light novel series written by Hajime Kamoshida and illustrated by Kēji Mizoguchi. ASCII Media Works published sixteen volumes from April 2014 to July 2025 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation by various illustrators has been serialized in ASCII Media Works' seinen manga magazine Dengeki G's Comic since December 2015.

The story is set in Kanagawa Prefecture, where it follows a young female third-year Japanese high school pupil, once a famous child actress, who has mysteriously ceased her career. Known for her unapproachability, she catches the attention of a young man when he finds her in a bunny girl costume in the library which he discovers she suffers from Puberty Syndrome, a rare and supernatural condition affecting teenagers. As he attempts to assist her, he encounters more girls also affected by this enigmatic illness.

The first season of an anime television series adaptation by CloverWorks, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, aired from October to December 2018. An anime film, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, premiered in June 2019. A second anime film, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out, premiered in June 2023. A third anime film, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid, premiered in December 2023. A second anime television season, Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, aired from July to September 2025. A fourth anime film, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend, will conclude the series and is set to premiere in October 2026.