The historical comedy Thermae Romae Nova is now streaming on Crunchyroll, complete with an English dub and subtitles. The series follows Lucius Modestus, a Roman bath architect facing creative block, who inexplicably finds himself transported through time to modern-day Japan's public bathhouses.
Produced by DLE, known for their work on Eagle Talon and Secret of the Seal: The Last Blue, Thermae Romae Nova adapts Mari Yamazaki's acclaimed manga. The premise leans into the comedic clash of cultures and anachronisms as Lucius struggles to comprehend modern bathing conveniences and bring their essence back to ancient Rome.
With only three episodes, this is a concise and quirky watch. The series offers a unique blend of historical setting and fish-out-of-water comedy, exploring the universal appeal of the bathhouse across millennia.
