Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid (2023) | Movie

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid movie

🎬 Title: Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid / 青春ブタ野郎はランドセルガールの夢を見ない

Story: The long-awaited day of Mai’s high school graduation has finally arrived. As Sakuta, her boyfriend, waits expectantly, he encounters a young girl in elementary school who bears an uncanny resemblance to her. This strange meeting raises his suspicions for all the wrong reasons. At the same time, Sakuta receives a call from their father, stating that their mother wishes to see Kaede. Their mother had been hospitalized due to the overwhelming strain of Kaede’s condition. What could possibly be the reason for her visit now?

⭐ Rating: 7.764 (70 votes)

📅 Release date: 2023-12-01

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 15m

🎭 Genres: Animation, Drama, Fantasy

🎬 Director: Soichi Masui

✍️ Writer: Masahiro Yokotani

🌍 Countries: Japan

🏢 Production companies: Aniplex, KADOKAWA, CloverWorks, ABC Animation, Tokyo MX, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, BS11

💼 Production:
| 📈 Revenue: $2,050,242

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👥 Cast: Kaito Ishikawa (voice of Sakuta Azusagawa), Asami Seto (voice of Mai Sakurajima), Yurika Kubo (voice of Kaede Azusagawa), Nao Toyama (voice of Tomoe Koga), Atsumi Tanezaki (voice of Rio Futaba), Maaya Uchida (voice of Nodoka Toyohama), Inori Minase (voice of Shoko Makinohara), Yuma Uchida (voice of Yuma Kunimi), Miho Okasaki (voice of Kotomi Kano), Aya Endo (voice of Miwako Tomobe)

Editor’s note: In summary, “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid” (2023) successfully blends its Animation, Drama, and Fantasy elements without coming off as cliché. Directed by Soichi Masui, the storytelling remains focused on character development rather than superficial spectacle. The performances by Kaito Ishikawa, Asami Seto, and Yurika Kubo are solid and understated. At 1 hour and 15 minutes, the runtime is well-suited for the narrative. While it has its imperfections, the film’s strengths significantly overshadow its flaws. If the storyline resonates with you, consider adding it to your must-watch list.

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