Thermae Romae Novae is an award-wining manga from Mari Yamazaki, which has made waves in the Japanese market.
It is related to Rome’s culture, tradition, and architecture; with a spectacular animation, it takes back to the period of the renaissance.
The plot revolves around an oppressed architect in the city of ancient Rome who comes up with unorthodox ideas for a steam bath in the locality.
Thermae Romae Novae Netflix Review: Is It Worth A Watch?
The submerging of multicultural experience from Japan to Rome, as depicted in the series does state the Japanese obvious fixation on foreign culture.
The show was one of the popular manga adapted into a movie as well. However, over the commercial value, it is an unorthodox exchange of knowledge and culture that provides a breath of fresh air in animation and story development.
Indeed, it is a fresh take on the (another world) isekai genere, spinning the slice of life through world-building and knowledge; also including comedy and amorous development of the characters.
My verdict is, it is worth the watch, it might be experimental to people, not familiar with the genre but it provides gratification and relaxation throughout the show.
Thermae Romae Novae Manga Plot, What’s It About?
The slice of life series shows the struggle and success of Lucius Modestus who is transported through the time in modern Japan, where he is able to learn about the Japanese bathhouses and uses the knowledge to change the architecture of bathhouses in his home locality.
He gains popularity while building the bathhouse, through his technical knowledge and experience gained through his time travel.
His ability is discovered by Emperor Hadrian, he accompany the Emperor who is in a struggle with the political climate of Rome, and a stubborn next-in-line emperor who has significant shortcomings.
Overcoming, various issues, trials, and tribulations. Lucius builds a spa town. The Emperor is awed by his achievement, he is lauded throughout the city which later on leads to romantic unity with his wife Livia.
The story is heart-warming, fun, and optimistic writing that lets the audience envision the scenario by putting themselves in the shoes of Lucius and experiencing the adventure.
Thermae Romae Novae Voice Actors And Cast Details
The series is directed by Tetsuya Tatamitani, written by Yichiro Momose also produced and licensed by Netflix.
Lucius Modestus is voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda, Similarly, Takahiro Sakurai’s voices Yoshida and Yoshimasa Hosoya provide the sound to the character Ceionius, and Sanae is voiced by Sane Kobayashi.
The nine-episode series has been released on Netflix. The voice actors have done a phenomenal job of indulging the emotions of the characters.
Who Is Author Mari Yamazaki? Her Husband And Bio
Mari Yamazaki is a 54-year-old, manga artist who is known for seinen comedy manga. Information about her husband or her relationship status has not been disclosed.
The manga Thermae Romae has previously been adapted in Japanese animation also it has been adapted into live adaptation and later on picked by Netflix.