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Animation · Drama · Mystery · 1h 58m · 2026

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend

★ 8.0 / 10 · 2 votes JA
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Faced with the truth about Miori and Touko Kirishima, Sakuta must make a choice. This will be his final case of Adolescence Syndrome!

Directed by Soichi Masui Starring Kaito Ishikawa, Asami Seto, Sora Amamiya, Aya Yamane, Konomi Kohara
AnimationDramaMysteryRomance
First releaseOct 16, 2026
Score8.0 / 10
Length1h 58m
LanguageJA

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Release rollout

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend opened first in Japan on October 16, 2026. The rollout continues across 7 countries, finishing in Canada and United States on February 21, 2027. In the United States, it arrives in theaters on February 21, 2027.

Release dates by country

JapanOct 16, 2026
GermanyOct 20, 2026
TaiwanNov 6, 2026
Hong KongNov 26, 2026
AustraliaFeb 18, 2027
CanadaFeb 21, 2027
United StatesFeb 21, 2027

Release date history

Nov 1, 2026Taiwan release announced for Nov 6, 2026
Oct 31, 2026United States release announced for Feb 21, 2027
Oct 31, 2026Canada release announced for Feb 21, 2027
Oct 31, 2026Australia release announced for Feb 18, 2027
Sep 23, 2026Hong Kong release announced for Nov 26, 2026
Sep 7, 2026Germany release moved from Oct 16, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend come out?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend was released on October 16, 2026.

When does Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend come out in United States?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend releases in United States on February 21, 2027.

When does Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend come out in Germany?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend was released in Germany on October 20, 2026.

When does Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend come out in Australia?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend releases in Australia on February 18, 2027.

When does Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend come out in Canada?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend releases in Canada on February 21, 2027.

Who directed Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend was directed by Soichi Masui.

How long is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend has a runtime of 1h 58m.

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