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Thermae Romae Novae

is an original net animation series adaptation by NAZ of the Japanese manga series Thermae Romae. It was announced during Netflix Anime Festival 2020 and premiered on Netflix on March 28, 2022. The series is directed by Tetsuya Tatamitani and written by Yūichirō Momose.

Each episode also has a live action section where author Mari Yamazaki explores different hot springs in Japan at the end of the episode. The opening theme is by Paolo Andrea Di Pietro.

Plot

Lucius Modestus, a proud bathhouse architect in ancient Rome, struggles in his profession after running out of new ideas. Seeking relief, he visits a public bath, where an unexpected incident causes him to be transported through a hidden passage to modern-day Japan. There, Lucius encounters contemporary Japanese bathhouses and is astonished by their advanced designs, technologies, and cultural practices surrounding bathing.

Each time Lucius returns to Rome, he attempts to recreate the innovations he has observed in Japan using the limited materials and knowledge available in his era. Although his reproductions are often imperfect, their originality and ingenuity earn widespread admiration, allowing him to renew his reputation and secure many new commissions.

Characters

  • Kenjiro Tsuda/David Wald as Lucius Modestus (ルシウス・モデストゥス, 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.
  • Chikahiro Kobayashi/Chris Guerrero as Marcus Pietras (マルクス・ピエトラス, Marukusu Pietorasu), Lucius's friend and a marble sculptor. Oftentimes, he becomes Lucius's carver in his projects.
  • Tsutomu Isobe/Richard Epcar as Hadrianus (ハドリアヌス, Hadorianusu), Emperor of Roman Empire. Initially commissioned Lucius of building a private thermae, then commissioned him for more baths.
  • Yong Yea as Lepidus (レピドゥス, Repidusu)

Episode list

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