The anime Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl-senpai was a breakout series when it first debuted as an anime in 2018. Many fans compared it to the Monogatari series, and it garnered fans for the witty protagonist and intriguing story.

With the news that it was written by the author of the hit manga and anime The Pet Girl of Sakurasou, it lived up to expectations. Because of the popularity, a manga adaption based on the light novel was createdーbut some of the trivia behind the adaption will surprise fans. Here are some details about the manga fans may not have known.

10/10 Birthday One-Shots

Sakuta Being Fed Cake Bunny Girl Senpai

Unlike other manga, the animation director and character designer forRascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl-senpaienjoyed created two one-shots about celebrating Sakuta and Shouko's birthdayーwhich happens to fall on the same day.

There are two one-shotsーSakuta and Shouko's Birthday 2020andTomoe Koga's Birthday 2020by Satomi Tamura. From Shouko feeding a piece of cake to Sakuta together with Mai to Tomoe celebrating her birthday with Sakuta, his friend, and her co-workers, these one-shots would be an enjoyable read to fans.

9/10 6-Koma Spin-Off

Bunny Girl Senpai 4-Koma

Besides having two one-shots, there is also a comedic 6-komaーa 6-paneled mangaーcalledRascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl-sepai 6-panels,or often shortened to,AoButa 6-koma.

From pigeon-viewing to watching Sakuta and the other main girls do random slice-of-life things, the manga caters more to the comedy side of the original source material. There is even a 6-koma made for the Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girlmovie as a promotion for the June 19, 2019 debut.

8/10 Sakuta's Inner Voice

Sakuta Meeting Mai

Sakuta is one of the most outspoken protagonist of harem series and his inner voice is an important part of the light novel.

This part is omitted from the anime, so akin to the light novel, Sakuta's inner voiceーas well as thoughtsーare shown in the manga. From Sakuta commenting on seeing Mai for the first time to other thoughts, they are placed on the pages.

7/10 The Artist Is Different

Bunny Girl Senpai Manga Feature

For each arc of the mangaーincluding Mai and Tomeo's arcsーthe artist is different for each volume.Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl-senpaiwas drawn by Nanamiya Tsugumi.

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Petit Devil Kouhaiwas drawn by Asakusa Kuju. The reason why is unknown, but it is an odd fact.

6/10 It's Split Into Story Arcs

Mai And Tomoe

The anime and light novel are split into story arcsーwith Mai's arc being three episodes and Tomoe's arc being three, and Rio's being two. The anime, light novel, and manga are in the same vein in this way and split into story arcs.

Mai, Tomoe, Rio, Nodoka, and Kaede's arcs are expected to be made into manga versions, as well as Shouko. Although only Mai and Tomoe's arcs are translated as two volumes by Yen Press, the other girls have gotten the manga-treatment as well.

5/10 The Story Arcs Are Longer

Main Characters

The anime may split the anime into story arcs by having them be two and three episodes, but each volume of the manga has more chapters that include more plot than usual.

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl-senpaihas two volumes and twenty-one chapters, whileRascal Does Not Dream of a Petit Devil Kouhaihas two volumes and twenty chapters. There are other volumes as well, but they are not fully translated yet.

4/10 Characters Have More Outfits, Like The Light Novel

Mai In Different Outfits

One of the best parts of theRascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl-senpailight novel is how the characters can frequently change their outfits. This is because it only has a limited amount of pages with illustrations.

In the manga, Mai wears various outfits as the days go byーas well as make an appearance in her titular bunny outfit. From casual outfits to her attire when she goes out with Sakuta and shop, Mai's outfits are a nice addition in the light novel and manga.

3/10 More Character Development

Mai And Sakuta Hugging

TheRascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl-senpaianime and light novel both have great character development.

The relationship that was developed between Sakuta and Mai may have felt rushed to some fans, so the manga version may be better for those who wish to read more chaptersーincluding twenty-one chapters of character development.

2/10 It Explains The Story More Than The Anime

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai

Some fans ofRascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl-senpaithought the light novel explained more than the anime, as it detailed "Adolescence Syndrome" and the characters' motives more.

It turns out the manga would be great for those who wish for a more in-depth explanation, as the manga contains more chapters and goes into more detail than the anime. Mai and Tomeo's background and past are explored more, as well.

1/10 The Manga Debuted 2 Years After The Light Novel

Manga And Light Novel

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl-senpai debuted in Dengeki Bunko on April 10, 2014. The anime made its debut on October 4, 2018, and ended on December 27, 2018.

Two years after in January 2016, the manga made it's debutーauthored by the original man, Hajime Kamoshida, and illustrated by Nanamiya Tsugumi and Asakusa Kuju. The light novel was first, then the manga, and finally, the anime and movie that was focused on Sakuta and Shouko's past.

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