After ten years, Seishun Buta Yarou has ended

The long-awaited Volume 15 of the light novels “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai» (also known as Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai), has finally been released, marking the end of the highly popular series. This last volume, titled “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend”, had already been previously announced as the definitive closure of the story, so it has been very well received among readers.

The light novel Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai, also known as Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai in the West, is a light novel written by Hajime Kamoshida and illustrated by Keiji Mizoguchi. The story began its publication in the printing press Dengeki Bunko from the ASCII Media Works publisher in April 2014.

The work has a manga adaptation, which began its publication in January 2016 through the magazine Dengeki G’s Comic from the publisher ASCII Media Works (Kadokawa). It should be noted that the manga adaptation was carried out by the illustrators Tsugumi Nanamiya (Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai), Asakusa Tsukumo (Seishun Buta Yarou wa Puchidebiru Kouhai no Yume wo Minai) and Tsukako Akina (Seishun Buta Yarou wa Rojikaru Witchi no Yume wo Minai).

On October 4, 2018, the light novel premiered its anime adaptation, which was made up of 12 episodes and 3 movies. The animation studio CloveWorks was responsible for the production of the anime under the direction of Souichi Masui.

Brief synopsis of the last volume

The official synopsis describes this volume as ““a somewhat mysterious youth story that concludes with dignity” and features Sakuta Azusagawa, the protagonist, facing the ultimate Puberty Syndrome. The synopsis adds: “I’m glad to have met you. When Miori comes into contact with the truth about Touko Kirishima, Sakuta is also forced to make a decision…”. This latest installment promises to be an emotional and reflective conclusion for the characters, who have gone through countless challenges and inexplicable phenomena throughout the series.

Seishun Buta Yarou’s success on paper and on screen

Since its publication began in 2014, the franchise “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai” has managed to captivate a large audience with its mix of romance, supernatural elements and Puberty Syndrome. This syndrome is a fictional phenomenon that, in the story, affects adolescent characters in moments of emotional crisis.

The popularity of the novels definitely skyrocketed when an anime adaptation took place in 2018. The series featured the first arc, which focuses on Mai Sakurajima. This is an actress who suffers from invisibility due to Puberty Syndrome.

The anime adaptation was an immediate success, receiving widespread praise for its animation style, intriguing storytelling, and level of depth of character development. An anime film titled “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl” was later released. This encompassed one of the most emotional arcs of the series, leaving fans eager for more.

Over the years, the franchise has released several animated sequels and additional volumes of the light novel, which, luckily for fans, have continued to explore the mysteries of Puberty Syndrome and the relationships between the main characters.

The publication of this latest volume has generated a wave of comments in the online community. Some users have expressed the nostalgia they feel for reading the latest events of this story that spanned so many years and that touched their hearts. Others have also commented and debated expectations for how the story will conclude.