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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend

2026Movie1 h 58 min

AnimationDrama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.5

A deeply moving, romantic animated movie about growing up and the mind.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for adrenaline, brutality or laughs.

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Story

Find Touko Kirishima, Mai-san is in danger.

Faced with the truth about Miori and Touko Kirishima, Sakuta must make a choice. This will be his final case of Adolescence Syndrome!

Feels like

  • Supernatural Romance Drama
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Adolescent Psychological Struggle
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Heartbreaking Coming-of-Age
  • Mystical Folklore Elements
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Bittersweet Resolution

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Soichi Masui
Written by
Masahiro Yokotani
Music by
Tsukasa Inoue, Hidehiro Kawai, Ryo Kishimoto

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 16, 2026 · 1 h 58 min · Animation, Drama, Mystery, Romance

Released
October 16, 2026
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Genres
Animation, Drama, Mystery, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$1 million

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend worth watching?"

Questions about Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 9.5).

Is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.