Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus episode 2 will focus on Uzuki Hirokawa. Despite her growing popularity, she struggles during performances and closes herself off from people. Sakuta deduces that she is going through puberty syndrome and decides to investigate.
Episode 1 focused on Sakuta Azusagawa as he attempted to adjust to his new life as a university student. The episode also focused on the conflict between Mai’s sister, Nodoka, and Uzuki, her group leader. While all this is happening, a girl wearing a Santa outfit starts appearing near Sakuta.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Episode 2 Release Date and Time
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus episode 2 will premiere on Saturday, July 12 at 9:00 a.m. PDT / 12:00 p.m. EDT on Crunchyroll. In Japan, the episode will air on July 12 at 11:30 p.m. JST. The anime will air with English subtitles first, followed by English dubs at a later date and time.
Here are the exact release times for the new episode:
- Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 9:00 a.m.
- Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 10:00 a.m.
- Central Daylight Time (CDT): 11:00 a.m.
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 12:00 p.m.
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 4:00 p.m.
Where Can I Watch Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus?
The anime will be released internationally on Crunchyroll. Meanwhile, for Japanese viewers, the anime will be available on Abema, AT-X, d Anime Store, and Bandai Channel. Access to the anime will vary. On Crunchyroll, the anime will be available in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, North Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia.
What is Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus About?
Lastly, here’s an overview of the series via Aniplex:
After encountering various girls going through Puberty Syndrome, Sakuta Azusagawa’s high school days have come to a close, and he is now a university student.
He enrolls at a university in Kanazawa-hakkei alongside his girlfriend, Mai Sakurajima, a nationally famed actress. Off campus, he stumbles upon an out-of-season miniskirt Santa.
“I’m surprised. So, you can see me.”
This is a phrase he’s heard somewhere before. This miniskirt Santa, who claims to be gifting Puberty Syndrome to people, tells Sakuta…
“My name… is Toko Kirishima.”
Precognitive dreams, an anonymous online singer, poltergeists buzzing on social media… A mysterious tale with enigmatic phenomenons surrounding girls with wavering hearts starts again.
Puberty continues…
