New Visual for the New Arc “My Student Arc” Unveiled! Special Program for “Rascal Does Not Dream”: College Arc

A special program titled "Rascal Does Not Dream: College Arc Ongoing Broadcast Special" was exclusively aired live and free on ABEMA on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

The program featured live appearances by Kaito Ishikawa (Sakuta Azusagawa), Asami Seto (Mai Sakurajima), and Aya Yamane (Ikumi Akagi). Together, they looked back on the arcs aired to date: "Lost Singer Arc" and "Nightingale Arc" from "Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus (TV)". As the latest information, a brand new visual for the upcoming "My Student Arc" was also revealed.

Kaito Ishikawa Moved by Uzuki's Determined Smile at the End—Reflecting on the "Lost Singer Arc"

The live broadcast kicked off in high spirits, with the participants introducing themselves in a strangely rap-style, upbeat fashion. When asked about scenes that felt particularly "college-like," Asami Seto cited the drive scene with Sakuta and Mai, quipping, “Mai not only got her license but even her own car… Just like her name, Mai?” Ishikawa chimed in energetically with, “Yo!” The perfectly timed banter set a cheerful tone, quickly spreading laughter and a warm atmosphere as the program got underway.

The conversation soon turned to a review of the "Lost Singer Arc," driven by Uzuki Hirokawa as the focal point, which began alongside the College Arc. Uzuki, who lost sight of her true self by over-adapting and “reading the room” to fit in, finds herself unable to sing during a live performance in episode three—a moment that all three voice actors related to deeply as fellow performers, expressing heartfelt empathy.

Seto commented on a scene from the subsequent live show at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (held without Uzuki), where Uzuki, watching from the audience, overhears harsh criticism from the public directed at the group. Seto remarked, “It was realistically depicted and painful to watch,” lauding the show’s exceptional expressive power for its authentic portrayal.

Having overcome her puberty syndrome, Uzuki decides to leave university and pursue her dream of idol activities full-time. On this, Ishikawa remarked, “I think she had to summon up tremendous resolve to reach that decision. That’s why her bashful smile in the last scene was so wonderful,” offering high praise. Seto and Yamane agreed, saying, “She was so cool,” and “She looked truly radiant.” The three of them warmly watched over Uzuki’s departure as they wrapped up this segment of the talk.