Thermae Romae Novae
On Netflix
A whimsical, warmly affectionate comedy about cultural exchange and craftsmanship, built on the surreal premise of a Roman bath architect discovering modern Japan's bathing culture.
A proud bath architect in ancient Rome starts randomly surfacing in present-day Japan, where he's inspired by the many bathing innovations he finds.
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Questions people ask
Does Thermae Romae Novae leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Thermae Romae Novae easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Is Thermae Romae Novae sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is Thermae Romae Novae violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Thermae Romae Novae scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Thermae Romae Novae
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Thermae Romae Novae
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Thermae Romae Novae, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Thermae Romae Novae, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Thermae Romae Novae, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
