Crunchyroll has officially unveiled the English dub cast for Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, the latest anime series in the popular Rascal Does Not Dream franchise. The dubbed version began streaming on Saturday, July 26, following the series’ Japanese premiere on July 5, 2025.
The new anime installment continues the “University Student Arc” from the original light novel series by Hajime Kamoshida, picking up after the events of the film Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid.
Key English Dub Cast Members
Several new and returning voice actors join the English dub cast, bringing the beloved characters to life for Western audiences. The newly announced cast members for Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus include:
- Lisa Reimold as Uzuki Hirokawa
- Ryan Bartley as Ikumi Akagi
- Xanthe Huynh as Sara Himeji
- Maureen Price as Miniskirt Santa
- Anjali Kunapaneni as Miori Mito
While specific returning cast members for the main protagonists, Sakuta Azusagawa and Mai Sakurajima, were not explicitly listed in the new announcements, Stephen Fu and Erica Mendez have previously voiced these roles in prior English dubs of the franchise, including Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out, and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid.
Production and Story Overview
The Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus anime continues to be produced by CloverWorks, with Soichi Masui returning as director. Masahiro Yokotani is handling series composition, Satomi Tamura is credited with character designs, and fox capture plan is composing the music.
The story delves into Sakuta Azusagawa’s university life alongside his girlfriend, Mai Sakurajima, a renowned actress. The narrative promises more mysterious phenomena surrounding young women experiencing “Puberty Syndrome,” a supernatural condition affecting teenagers and young adults.
The Rascal Does Not Dream Franchise
The Rascal Does Not Dream series originated as a light novel series written by Hajime Kamoshida and illustrated by Keji Mizoguchi. It has spawned multiple anime adaptations, including:
- Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai: The initial TV anime series that aired in 2018. Its English dub is also available on Crunchyroll.
- Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl: An anime film that premiered in June 2019.
- Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out: A second anime film released in June 2023. Its English dub premiered on March 25, 2024.
- Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid: A third anime film that premiered in December 2023. The English dub for this film also released on March 25, 2024.
The Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus anime, which adapts the 13th volume of the light novel series, continues the “University Arc” that began with Volume 10. The light novel series is set to conclude with its 15th volume, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend, published in October 2024.
