Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend

Upcoming animation from Japan, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend blends romance, drama, and mystery. The story follows Sakuta as he navigates a situation involving Miori and Touko Kirishima. As he uncovers the truth behind a successful singer, Sakuta is forced to make a significant decision to resolve this instance of Adolescence Syndrome.

The film is directed by Souichi Masui, who has previously directed Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! Operation Golden Spy, Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! Me and the Space Princess, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid, and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out. Produced by CloverWorks, the project features a screenplay written by Masahiro Yokotani.

The voice cast includes Kaito Ishikawa as Sakuta Azusagawa, Asami Seto as Mai Sakurajima, and Sora Amamiya as Uzuki Hirokawa. Other roles are voiced by Aya Yamane as Ikumi Akagi, Konomi Kohara as Sara Himeji, and Manaka Iwami as Miori Mito.