Thermae Romae
Architect Lucius Modestus may be brilliant and promising but his work is not without challenges. Bathhouses are common in Rome and Lucius felt he could improve them. However he has no idea what needed to be improved. In the year 128 AD while in a bathhouse, Lucius discovers a drain that transports him to a modern-day Japanese bathhouse. The strange things he saw in the bathhouse gave him the ideas he needed to improve those in Rome. In the next 3 episodes (3 episodes, 2 OVAs and some special episodes), whenever Lucius needs new architecture ideas he is transported to Japan every time. His "new" ideas delighted the Romans and gained him some favor from the emperor. Lucius in modern-day Japan Don't let the cover and Lucius's face turn you off. Lucius's adventures are hilarious and his reaction when he's in Japan even more fun to watch. He's got that serious look on his face every time he sees something new that might help improve his desi...