Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai: Season 1
2018 · 13 episodes · ★ 8.3
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
What Season 1 of Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
Sakuta Azusagawa is a high school student who one day sees a bunny girl appear before him. Behind the costume is Mai Sakurajima, a famous actress who has stepped away from show business and is studying at a higher level. No one but Sakuta can see her. To investigate this phenomenon, which is attributed to a supposed puberty syndrome, Sakuta sets out to solve the mystery. The story takes place in Shichirigahama, where the two of them start spending time together. As they move forward, problems arise, such as people forgetting Mai, along with family and romantic conflicts that test Sakuta.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 My Senpai Is a Bunny Girl
Puberty syndrome – Abnormal experiences rumored on the internet to be caused by sensitivity and instability during adolescence. This year, Sakuta Azusagawa, a second-year student at a high school near Enoshima, meets several girls that are experiencing this “puberty syndrome.” For instance, he meets a wild bunny girl in the library. She turns out to be an actress on hiatus, Mai Sakurajima, who is also his senior at the school. For some reason, no one else can see this enchanting girl. How did she become invisible…? As Sakuta searches for answers to help Mai, they spend more time together, and he eventually learns of her hidden feelings… This is an unusual story that takes place in a town of bright skies and glistening seas, where Sakuta encounters various intriguing girls.
Directing: Kazuya Iwata · Writing: Masahiro Yokotani · Starring: Kazuya Saji, Sayuki Iizaka, Haruka Shimizu, Kento Shiraishi
1x02 On First Dates, Trouble Is Essential
While looking for the cause of Mai's Adolescence Syndrome, Sakuta ends up scheduling a date with Mai. On the day they promised, Sakuta tries to help out a lost little girl on his way towards Fujisawa Station. But, he is misunderstood to be a perverted maniac by another girl, and because of that, he ends up arriving late to his appointed time to meet Mai. He somehow gains Mai's forgiveness and they proceed with their date, but Mai changes their destination, and takes Sakuta to Shichirigahama Beach...
Directing: Kazuki Horiguchi · Writing: Masahiro Yokotani · Cast: Airi Ohtsu, Wakana Maruoka, Kento Shiraishi, Takaaki Uchino
1x03 The World Without You
Even after leaving Fujisawa for Ogaki, not one person remembered anything about Mai Sakurajima. Sakuta and Mai return to school together, but even there they hear from Sakuta's friend Rio Futaba that nobody at school outside of her has any recollection about Mai. At the same time, Sakuta hears of a theory that losing memories concerning Mai is based on a certain action taken, and struggles so that he doesn't lose his memories of her. And seeing Sakuta act as such, Mai makes a certain decision of her own as well...
Directing: Masahiro Shinohara · Writing: Masahiro Yokotani · Starring: Kento Shiraishi, Hisako Tojo, Fumiko Uchimura, Akari Kageyama
1x04 There Is No Tomorrow for a Rascal
Soon after Mai's "puberty syndrome" is resolved, Sakuta encounters another strange phenomenon without respite. Day after day, it is the same day for Sakuta and there is no tomorrow. When he consults Rio, she raises the possibility of "Laplace’s demon" -- that someone may be repeating and redoing a day.
Directing: Shohei Yamanaka · Writing: Masahiro Yokotani · Cast: Coco Hayashi, Wakana Maruoka, Shiori Matsui, Haruka Shimizu
1x05 All the Lies I Have for You
Because of the misunderstanding that she was dating Sakuta, Tomoe is able to resolve the agonizing situation of being asked out by the guy her friend is in love with. She pleads with Sakuta to continue acting like they are dating. Despite feeling indebted to Mai, Sakuta could not leave Tomoe alone as she was fearing that she would lose her presence within her class. So, he reluctantly agrees to play the role of Tomoe's fake boyfriend for a while.
Directing: Kenji Takahashi · Writing: Masahiro Yokotani · Cast: Shotaro Uzawa, Michiya Omata, Fumiko Uchimura, Akari Kageyama
1x06 This World You Chose
It is now the last day of the first term, the promised day when pretending to be dating Tomoe ends. It seems as though everything has finally been resolved, but…
Directing: Kazuya Iwata · Writing: Masahiro Yokotani · Cast: Kento Shiraishi, Fumiko Uchimura, Akari Kageyama, Sayuki Iizaka
1x07 Adolescence Paradox
After agreeing to harbor an abandoned cat, Sakuta finds himself welcoming a look-alike to his old school crush into his home. This does not sit very well with Mai, who is trying her best to be with her boyfriend amidst a demanding work schedule. Meanwhile, something appears to be up with Futaba...
Directing: Ryuta Ono · Writing: Masahiro Yokotani · Starring: Yasunao Sakai, Hayato Kashiwazaki, Kento Shiraishi, Himika Akaneya
1x08 Wash It All Away on a Stormy Night
Upon inducing a case of "Puberty Syndrome" where two copies of herself exists, Rio ends up staying at Sakuta's house for the time being. Meanwhile, "the other Rio" has been busy posting various unexpected photos on social media. After being informed about these activities by his classmate, Saki Kamisato, Sakuta decides to have a chat with "the other Rio." As he learns more about each of the Rio-s in hopes of discovering the reason for "the other Rio’s" actions and possibly a cure for her "Puberty Syndrome," Sakuta begins to realize the troubles each of them carries...
Directing: Shohei Yamanaka · Writing: Masahiro Yokotani · Cast: Atsushi Kosaka, Yuma Uchida
1x09 Sister Panic
Sakuta had been unable to see Mai, who was not only busy with work but had an order from her agency forbidding her from going on dates. The second term finally begins, and Sakuta is eagerly looking forward to seeing Mai again at school. But upon seeing Mai in front of his house, she greets him with a shocking, "Who the heck are you?" Upon confirming what the circumstances are, it comes into light that Mai and her little sister Nodoka Toyohama have swapped bodies. Until this new Adolescence Syndrome is resolved, Mai will be living as Nodoka, and Nodoka will be living as Mai...
Directing: Daisuke Tsukushi · Writing: Masahiro Yokotani · Starring: Himika Akaneya, Atsushi Kosaka, Fumiko Uchimura, Takaaki Uchino
1x10 Complex Congratulations
Unable to deal with a commercial filming well as the actress Mai Sakurajima, Nodoka gradually starts to feel a strong sense of inferiority. As their body-swapped lives continues on, the day arrives where Mai must perform in Nodoka's pop idol group "Sweet Bullet". Sakuta and Nodoka attend the concert as they were given tickets...
Directing: Kenji Takahashi · Writing: Masahiro Yokotani · Starring: Sora Amamiya, 高辻麗, 武田愛奈, 涼花萌
1x11 The Kaede Quest
With Nodoka's Puberty Syndrome resolved, Sakuta's expectations to spend sweeter times with Mai is growing. But then, a scandal is reported by the media about Mai Sakurajima having a new boyfriend. In the press conference for a movie she had a role in, Mai gives a sincere explanation. Seeing that, Kaede decides to set goals for the rest of the year, wanting to do her best for Sakuta's sake as well. One of the goals she writes down is to go back to school...
Directing: Kazuki Horiguchi · Writing: Masahiro Yokotani · Starring: Satomi Sato, Miho Okasaki, Takahiro Sumi, Takaaki Uchino
1x12 Life Is a Never-Ending Dream
Sakuta unveils to Mai and Nodoka the details of his family's past, and the trauma that Kaede underwent. Meanwhile, Kaede continues her re-integration into society, but as more hurdles appear, Sakuta worries for his sister's well-being.
Directing: Kazuya Iwata · Writing: Masahiro Yokotani · Starring: Erisa Kuon, Aya Endo, Mami Kameoka, 滝知史
1x13 The Dawn After an Endless Night Season Finale
With Sakuta's help, Kaede is able to go to school at night. She is now enthusiastic about heading to school during the day. However, on the following day, the original Kaede's memory suddenly returns, eradicating all memories of the Kaede that had spent the last two years together with Sakuta. A certain person appears before Sakuta, who is overwhelmed with grief because Kaede was no longer around.
Directing: Hidetoshi Takahashi · Writing: Masahiro Yokotani · Starring: Yuma Uchida, Natsuki Aikawa, Tomoyuki Shimura, 滝知史
Season 1 Cast
Kaito IshikawaSakuta Azusagawa (voice)13 episodes
Asami SetoMai Sakurajima (voice)13 episodes
Yurika KuboKaede Azusagawa (voice)13 episodes
Kento ShiraishiStudent (voice)8 episodes
Takaaki UchinoAssistant Director (voice)7 episodes
Sayuki IizakaTourist (voice)5 episodes
Kazuya SajiDriver (voice)5 episodes
Fumiko UchimuraRena Kashiba (voice)5 episodes
Hisako TojoNana Yoneyama (voice)5 episodes
Akari KageyamaHinako (voice)5 episodes
Himika AkaneyaSaki Kamisato (voice)4 episodes
Masaaki MizunakaYosuke Maezawa (voice)3 episodes
Wakana MaruokaFemale Student (voice)3 episodes
Natsuki AikawaRyoko Hanawa (voice)3 episodes
Tomoyuki ShimuraSakuta's Father (voice)3 episodes
Haruka ShimizuStudent (voice)2 episodes
Atsushi KosakaMC (voice)2 episodes
滝知史Male Doctor (voice)2 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Season 1 of Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai Have?
Season 1 of Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai has 13 episodes.
When Did Season 1 of Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai Premiere?
Aired October 4, 2018.
Where to Watch Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai Season 1?
By subscription, on Crunchyroll (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 1x03, «The World Without You», with a 8.8.