Thermae Romae Novae
Thermae Romae Novae is an original net animation series adaptation by NAZ of the Japanese manga series Thermae Romae. It was 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~" by Paolo Andrea Di Pietro.
Characters
- Kenjiro Tsuda/David Wald as Lucius Modestus, 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/Chris Guerrero as Marcus Pietras, Lucius's friend and a marble sculptor. Oftentimes, he becomes Lucius's carver in his projects.
- Tsutomu Isobe/Richard Epcar as Hadrianus, Emperor of Roman Empire. Initially commissioned Lucius of building a private thermae, then commissioned him for more baths.
- Yong Yea as Lepidus