Thermae Romae English Sub & Dub

About Thermae Romae

Meet Thermae Romae (テルマエ・ロマエ), an adventure, comedy and slice of life anime by GONZO and DLE (2012). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: The story is a comedy about Lucius, an architect of public bath houses in age-old Rome, who time-travels to various modern-day baths in Japan. The author explores the two cultures in the realm "that have loved baths the most: the Japanese and the Romans."

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Ryou Ono as Lucius Modestus and Hiroki Touchi as Marcus Pietoras.

Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. The run is 3 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with GONZO and DLE, which means the visual identity of Thermae Romae follows that studio's craft. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Its 6.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Ryou Ono as Lucius Modestus, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.