Thermae Romae English Sub & Dub

About Thermae Romae

Thermae Romae blends comedy, seinen and historical by Gonzo, DLE (2012). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: Lucius Modestus, an age-old Roman architect, comes across himself job-hunting due to having trouble coming up with new ideas. As his demeanor and personality become dismal, his companions try taking him to a bathhouse for him to relax.

Also worth knowing: Unable to unwind in the bustling and crowded bath, Lucius dips his head in the water. Down there, he comes across a secret tunnel that transports him to a modern-day Japanese bathhouse, providing him the inspiration he needed to make a new creation. Loaded with what seems to be knowledge way ahead of his time, Lucius does his best to try and recreate his findings, usually inferior in quality due to his circumstances.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Gonzo, DLE, so the studio's house style defines how Thermae Romae looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.0/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.