Thermae Romae

Thermae Romae / テルマエ・ロマエ / Thermæ Romæ
Thermae Romae
Genres: Adult Cast, Comedy, Historical, Seinen, Time Travel
Themes: Adult Cast, Historical, Time Travel
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: DLE
Producers: Dentsu, Fuji TV, Sony Music Entertainment, TOHO
Licensors: Discotek Media
Rating: 6.92 / 10
Rank: #4832
Popularity: #4571
Users Listed: 28,266
Users Scored: 13,211
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/04/2024
Aired: January 13, 2012 – January 27, 2012 (Winter)
Type: Tv Special
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 3

Synopsis:

Lucius Modestus, a Roman architect struggling with creative block, seeks respite in a modern Japanese bathhouse. A chance encounter within the steaming waters transports him to the present day, offering glimpses of future architectural innovations. Disoriented but intrigued, Lucius attempts to translate these visions into reality using contemporary resources, often facing frustrating limitations due to his unfamiliar surroundings and tools. The series explores themes of adaptation, ingenuity under duress, and the clash between historical perspective and modern implementation. As he strives to recreate his discoveries, Lucius navigates a foreign world while grappling with the potential to redefine architectural possibilities. It's a character-driven narrative focused on personal growth within an unusual premise, unfolding across a limited number of episodes.

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Episodes:

  • Episode 1: The Roman who Leapt Through Time / Swan Lake (Aired: 01/13/2012)
  • Episode 2: Shampoo Hat / The Melancholy of the Emperor (Aired: 01/20/2012)
  • Episode 3: The Power of Baths First Part / Second Part (Aired: 01/27/2012)
  • Episode 4: The Fascination of Pharos / I Want to Slip Honestly
  • Episode 5: The Three Office Lady Sisters' Thermae Murder Mystery / I Want to Feel Smooth
  • ... and 4 more episodes

Characters:

  • Modestus, Lucius (Main) - Voice Actors: FROGMAN, Wald, David
  • Hadrianus (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Akio, Foronda, Jim
  • Lepidus (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shirokuma, Hiroshi, Elliott, R. Bruce
  • Narrator (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ueno, Asa, Lenti, Marissa
  • Ojii-chan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Gotou, Hiroki
  • Onsen no Oyaji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inada, Tetsu
  • Pietoras, Marcus (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Touchi, Hiroki, Guerrero, Chris
  • Regulus (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyashita, Eiji, Bowling, Anthony
  • Sekkei Jimusho Shochou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inada, Tetsu
  • Sentou no Oyaji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uchida, Naoya
  • Tsukai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uchida, Naoya
  • Yamaguchi, Mami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Kana, Rothrock, Kristi

Staff:

  • Tani, Azuma (Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard)
  • Chatmonchy (Theme Song Performance)
  • Debussy, Achille-Claude (Music)
  • Izumo, Noriko (Sound Effects)
  • Murata, Yuuichi (Production Manager)
  • Takechi, Toshimitsu (Character Design)
  • Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (Music)
  • Vivaldi, Antonio Lucio (Music)
  • Wagner, Richard (Music)
  • Yamaki, Daiki (Recording)
  • Yamamoto, Kouji (Chief Producer)
  • Yamawaki, Koutarou (Animation Director)
  • Yamazaki, Mari (Original Creator)
  • van Beethoven, Ludwig (Music)

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