Thermae Romae () is a flash anime adaptation by DLE of manga Thermae Romae, aired on Fuji TV in its Noitamina block between January 12, 2012, and January 26, 2012. The series was released on Blu-ray Disc on April 20, 2012, and included an unaired episode. The ending theme is by Chatmonchy. Siren Visual released an English-subtitled version in Australia in October 2012. The series was licensed by Discotek Media for release in North America in 2013, and a re-release is planned on December 29, 2020, with an English dub. An original net animation advertisement of toothbrush company Reach was released on April 15, 2014.
Characters
- Frogman (Japanese) and David Wald (English) as Lucius Modestus (ã«ã·ã¦ã¹ãÂȋ¢ãÂÂã¹ãÂÂãÂ¥ã¹, Rushiusu Modesutusu), a Roman thermae architect who excels in designs ends up discovering modern Japanese baths, believing them to be the baths of 'flat-faced slaves'. He uses these ideas in his own work back home, eventually inspiring others with his discoveries. His endeavours sometimes lead to unfortunate consequences, including costing him his marriage, arousing suspicion of being Emperor Hadrian's homosexual lover, and destroying businesses.
- Hiroki TÃ
Âchi (Japanese) and Christopher Guerrero (English) as Marcus Pietras (ãÂÂã«ã¯ã¹ãÂȋÂÂã¨ãÂÂã©ã¹, Marukusu Pietorasu), Lucius's friend and a marble sculptor. Oftentimes, he becomes Lucius's carver in his projects.
- Akio Ã
Âtsuka (Japanese) and Jim Foronda (English) as Hadrianus (ãÂÂãÂÂãªã¢ãÂÂã¹, Hadorianusu), Emperor of Roman Empire. Initially commissioned Lucius of building a private thermae, then commissioned him for more baths.
- Hiroshi Shirokuma (Japanese) and R. Bruce Elliott (English) as Lepidus (ã‹ÂÂãÂÂãÂ¥ã¹, Repidusu)
Episode list (DLE)
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