Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid is an upcoming Japanese animated supernatural romantic drama film based on ninth volumes of the light novel series Rascal Does Not Dream written by Hajime Kamoshida and illustrated by Keeji Mizoguchi. The film is produced by CloverWorks and serves as a sequel to the anime film Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out. It is set to be released in Japan on December 1, 2023. Voice cast Production and release The project was initially announced during the Aniplex Online Fest event in September 2022, alongside its predecessor Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out. It is adapted from the ninth volume of the light novel series Rascal Does Not Dream, written by Hajime Kamoshida and illustrated by Keeji Mizoguchi. The film features a returning staff, including director Sōichi Masui, scriptwriter Masahiro Yokotani and character designer Satomi Tamura, and is set to premiere theatrically in Japan on December 1, 2023.