- Source: Thermae Romae Novae
Thermae Romae Novae is an original net animation series adaptation of Japanese manga Thermae Romae by NAZ 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 "Toreador Song ~An Aria for Bath House Manners~" (闘牛士の歌 ～温泉マナーのアリア～, Tōgyūshi no Uta ~Onsen Manner no Aria~) by Paolo Andrea Di Pietro.
Characters
Kenjiro Tsuda 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 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
References
External links
Thermae Romae Novae at IMDb
Thermae Romae Novae on Netflix