“Teen Sakuta helps famous actress Mai and other girls suffering supernatural Puberty Syndrome at his high school.”
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
青春ブタ野郎はバニーガール先輩の夢を見ない
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Synopsis
Teen Sakuta helps famous actress Mai and other girls suffering supernatural Puberty Syndrome at his high school.
The rare and inexplicable Puberty Syndrome is thought of as a myth. It is a rare disease which only affects teenagers, and its symptoms are so supernatural that hardly anyone recognizes it as a legitimate occurrence. However, high school student Sakuta Azusagawa knows from personal experience that it is very much real, and happens to be quite prevalent in his school. Mai Sakurajima is a third-year high school student who gained fame in her youth as a child actress, but recently halted her promising career for reasons unknown to the public. With an air of unapproachability, she is well known throughout the school, but none dare interact with her—that is until Sakuta sees her wandering the library in a bunny girl costume. Despite the getup, no one seems to notice her, and after confronting her, he realizes that she is another victim of Puberty Syndrome. As Sakuta tries to help Mai through her predicament, his actions bring him into contact with more girls afflicted with the elusive disease.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 443 sampled reviews
What 443 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.08 · split reception
5.6 pts
Recommenders 8.9 · others 3.2
↑ 3.98
Running avg · Oct 2018 → Sep 2025
- 10 “This anime is an absolute must-watch that truly gets me in my feels, featuring a character in Mai Sakurajima who is peak waifu material. There are no flaws to report, as the show completely...”
- 8 “This anime is incredibly interesting, funny, and features a very nice concept that makes for a highly enjoyable experience. While some long-time anime fans might question the hype or find it...”
- 10 “The story is incredibly interesting and unique, featuring well-developed characters that kept me fully engaged throughout my multiple rewatches. There are no notable flaws or criticisms to mention...”
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- Format 13 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 5h 12m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2018 – Dec 2018 Fall 2018
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-13854 catalog
Produced by
- Aniplex Producer
- Tokyo MX Producer
- Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures Producer
- Nagoya Broadcasting Network Producer
- BS11 Producer
- ABC Animation Producer
- Kadokawa Producer
Licensed by
- Aniplex of America Licensor