“University freshman Sakuta faces new Puberty Syndrome cases involving idol Uzuki's popularity pressure and emerging mysterious phenomena.”
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus
青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない
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Synopsis
University freshman Sakuta faces new Puberty Syndrome cases involving idol Uzuki's popularity pressure and emerging mysterious phenomena.
After surviving the entrance exams, Sakuta Azusagawa has finally enrolled in the same university as his girlfriend, Mai Sakurajima. He is gradually getting used to the unfamiliar environment as he attends student gatherings and makes new acquaintances. Everything seems to be going smoothly until Sakuta's friend and Sweet Bullet idol group member Uzuki Hirokawa begins acting out. With fellow Sweet Bullet member Nodoka Toyohama pleading for his help, Sakuta realizes that he has stumbled upon another case of the inexplicable Puberty Syndrome—Uzuki is feeling pressured by the sudden surge of popularity and rumors of a potential solo career. While Sakuta searches for a solution, another occurrence of Puberty Syndrome gradually emerges from the shadows.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 33 sampled reviews
What 33 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.30 · split reception
6.0 pts
Recommenders 8.6 · others 2.7
↑ 0.24
Running avg · Jul 2025 → Mar 2026
- 10 “This is one of the greatest series of all time, with the story getting better and better as it progresses. While there's less romance compared to the first season, the shift toward supernatural and...”
- 8 “The Santa Claus-themed Puberty Syndrome concept is creative and the production values are amazing with stunning visuals and complementary scoring. However, the story can be difficult to digest and...”
- 8 “The season delivers an enjoyable mystery-focused narrative that's still very good despite not reaching the heights of the first season. While the confusing elements persist and the romance takes a...”
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- Format 13 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 5h 12m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2025 – Sep 2025 Summer 2025
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-25648 catalog
Produced by
- Aniplex Producer
- Half H.P Studio Producer
- Tokyo MX Producer
- Nagoya Broadcasting Network Producer
- BS11 Producer
- ABC Animation Producer
- Kadokawa Producer