The story is a comedy about Lucius, an architect of public bath houses in ancient Rome, who time-travels to various modern-day baths in Japan. The author explores the two cultures in the world "that have loved baths the most: the Japanese and the Romans."
Thermae Romae (Season 0)
The Fascination of Pharos (Episode 1)
Air date: 2012-04-20
Runtime: 12 min
Overview: Lucius is met with phallus worshipping in both past and present times.
I Want to Slip Honestly (Episode 2)
Air date: 2012-04-20
Runtime: 12 min
Overview: Lucius is sent to a water park looking for something for the children to do.
The Three Office Lady Sisters’ Thermae Murder Mystery (Episode 3)
Air date: 2012-04-20
Runtime: 12 min
Overview: Lucius happens to resurface at a murder scene.
I Want to Feel Smooth (Episode 4)
Air date: 2012-04-20
Runtime: 12 min
Overview: Lucius visits a spa.
Pietrada's Marriage (Episode 5)
Air date: 2014-04-13
Runtime: 12 min
Overview: Lucius is beseeched by his friend, Marcus, to help his younger sister, Pietrada, whose bad teeth turns away any potential marriage candidates. Travelling to modern day times again, Lucius discovers the wonder of toothbrushes.
Thermae Romae x Yoyogi Animation Gakuin Collaboration (Episode 6)
Air date: 2012-07-09
Runtime: 6 min
Overview: Lucius ends up at Yoyogi Animation Academy, where he experiences a guided tour of the academy, learning various aspects of animation such as moe and after-recording along the way.
