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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid

2023, Japanese. Directed by Soichi Masui.

Finally, the day of Mai's high school graduation has arrived. While Sakuta eagerly waits for his girlfriend, an elementary schooler who looks exactly like her appears before him. Suspicious, and for all the wrong reasons... Meanwhile, Sakuta and Kaede's father suddenly calls, saying that their mother wants to see her daughter. She was hospitalized because Kaede's condition had been too much for her to bear, so what could she possibly want now?

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Runtime
1h 15m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
Rated
NR

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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid is streaming on Crunchyroll in India.

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Released
1 December 2023
Original title
青春ブタ野郎はランドセルガールの夢を見ない
Country
Japan
Written by
Masahiro Yokotani
Box office
$2.1M
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What Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid is based on

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid is based on Rascal Does Not Dream, a light novel series by Hajime Kamoshida.

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Next in the series: Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend (2026).

Is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).

Does Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid on?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid is streaming on Crunchyroll in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

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Who directed Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid (2023) was directed by Soichi Masui and stars Kaito Ishikawa, Asami Seto, Yurika Kubo.

What is Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid based on?

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid is based on Rascal Does Not Dream, a light novel series by Hajime Kamoshida.

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