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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Soichi Masui. With Kaito Ishikawa, Asami Seto, Sora Amamiya.
8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Faced with the truth about Miori and Touko Kirishima, Sakuta must make a choice. This will be his final case of Adolescence Syndrome!
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8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFaced with the truth about Miori and Touko Kirishima, Sakuta must make a choice. This will be his final case of Adolescence Syndrome!
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend.
MoviHero lists October 16, 2026 as the release date for Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend. Soichi Masui is the listed director. The listed cast includes Kaito Ishikawa as Sakuta Azusagawa (voice), Asami Seto as Mai Sakurajima (voice), Sora Amamiya as Uzuki Hirokawa (voice), Aya Yamane as Ikumi Akagi (voice). A trailer and 1 still are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 16, 2026
GenresDrama · Mystery · Animation · Romance
DirectorSoichi Masui
CastKaito Ishikawa as Sakuta Azusagawa (voice), Asami Seto as Mai Sakurajima (voice), Sora Amamiya as Uzuki Hirokawa (voice), Aya Yamane as Ikumi Akagi (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
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Is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.0/10 from 2 votes. Updated Nov 7, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceSakuta AzusagawaSakuta Azusagawa appears in Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend (2026).Open character guide voiceUzuki HirokawaUzuki Hirokawa appears in Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend (2026).Open character guide voiceMai SakurajimaMai Sakurajima appears in Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend (2026).Open character guide voiceSara HimejiSara Himeji appears in Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend (2026).Open character guide voiceIkumi AkagiIkumi Akagi appears in Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend (2026).Open character guide
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