Thermae Romae English Sub & Dub

About Thermae Romae

If you are hunting for a new adventure series, Thermae Romae (テルマエ・ロマエ) deserves a look (2012). The setup goes like this. In short: The story is a comedy about Lucius, an architect of public bath houses in long-lost Rome, who time-travels to various modern-day baths in Japan. The author explores the two cultures in the world "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. Lucius Modestus (Ryou Ono) and Marcus Pietoras (Hiroki Touchi) are two of the characters you will meet early.

Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. At 3 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with GONZO and DLE, which means the visual identity of Thermae Romae follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on adventure, 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.