Lucius Modestus
main character
ONA
7.0
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 29 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 19 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 28, 2022
- Season
- Spring 2022
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- NAZ
- Director
- Tetsuya Tatamitani
- Original creator
- Mari Yamazaki
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
- Score across sites
- 7.06/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
5h 19m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Time Manipulation90%Male Protagonist86%Anachronism80%Historical71%Foreign71%Seinen70%Language Barrier68%Work66%Primarily Adult Cast64%LGBTQ+ Themes36%
overview details
Synopsis
Lucius, a bath designer in the Roman Empire, accidentally slips back in time to present day Japan and learns about Japanese bath culture in this comedy. (Source: Netflix)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch Thermae Romae Novae?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy and slice of life, especially stories with time manipulation, male protagonist, anachronism.
Reception is positive but mixed: 70/100 on AniList, with 42% of 3.9K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #25 most popular anime of 2022.
About 9.4% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 5 h 19 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
11 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mari Yamazaki
- Director
- Tetsuya Tatamitani
- Character design
- Fumihiro Nagata
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Thermae Romae
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Tougyuushi no Uta ~Onsen Manner no Aria~” by Paolo Andrea Di Pietro
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Thermae Romae Novae FAQ
How many episodes does Thermae Romae Novae have?
Thermae Romae Novae has 11 episodes of about 29 minutes each, roughly 5 h 19 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Thermae Romae Novae?
About 5 h 19 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Thermae Romae Novae finished?
Yes. Thermae Romae Novae has finished airing — the final episode aired March 28, 2022.
Is there a season 2 of Thermae Romae Novae?
No sequel is listed for Thermae Romae Novae as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Thermae Romae Novae based on a manga?
Yes. Thermae Romae Novae adapts the manga by Mari Yamazaki.
Who animated Thermae Romae Novae?
Thermae Romae Novae was animated by NAZ and directed by Tetsuya Tatamitani.
Who sings the opening of Thermae Romae Novae?
The opening, "Tougyuushi no Uta ~Onsen Manner no Aria~", is performed by Paolo Andrea Di Pietro.
Where can I watch Thermae Romae Novae?
Thermae Romae Novae is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.