It won the third Manga Taishō[1] and the Short Story Award at the 14th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.

[5] An original net animation (ONA) series adaptation by NAZ titled Thermae Romae Novae was announced and premiered on Netflix in March 2022.

[6][7][8] A sequel manga titled Thermae Romae redux began serialization on Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+ website and app on February 6, 2024.

One day, he discovers a hidden tunnel underneath a spa that leads him to a modern Japanese bath house.

Inspired by the innovations found there, he creates his own spa, Roma Thermae, bringing the modern ideas to his time.