Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl premiered as part of the Aniplex Anime Festival in Japan, marking its first public unveiling.
The movie was officially released in theaters across Japan, allowing general audiences to watch the film.
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl was released on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan, making it available for home viewing.
The English dubbed version of the film was released, expanding accessibility to English-speaking audiences.
Sakuta Azusagawa meets Kaede Azusagawa, a girl struggling with her own psychological syndrome and identity issues.
Sakuta suddenly forgets that Kaede ever existed, as if she vanished from both his life and memory.
Sakuta learns that Kaede has traveled back in time and that he must help her return to her own time to prevent a tragic fate.
Sakuta encounters the younger Kaede in the past and begins to understand her struggles while trying to convince her of their shared future.
By supporting Kaede emotionally and mentally, Sakuta helps her face the trauma that causes her syndrome, allowing her to regain her true self.
Kaede successfully returns to her own time, preserving her existence and memories with Sakuta intact.
The two affirm their relationship, having overcome the challenges of time and psychological trauma together.
