REMOW has officially announced the main staff and released a captivating teaser visual for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Kuzushiro’s “The Moon on a Rainy Night” (Amayo no Tsuki) manga. The announcement also included a special collaboration illustration with Kuzushiro’s other work, “A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace” franchise.
Glimpse into the Anime’s World with Teaser Visual
The newly revealed teaser visual offers fans their first look at the aesthetic and tone of the anime, generating anticipation for the series. This initial visual is crucial in setting the mood for the romantic yuri story.
Key Creative Team Behind the Adaptation
The production team bringing “The Moon on a Rainy Night” to life features a roster of experienced talents:
Director: Tomoe Makino
Tomoe Makino will be directing the anime at CompTown. Makino’s previous directorial credits include “Aharen-san wa Hakarenai,” “A Tale of the Secret Saint,” and “Woodpecker Detective’s Office.”
Series Composition and Script: Shogo Yasukawa
Shogo Yasukawa is in charge of the series composition and overseeing the scripts. Yasukawa is known for his work on popular series such as “Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma,” “Mitsuboshi Colors,” and “Rock is a Lady’s Modesty.”
Character Design: Ayumi Nishibata
Ayumi Nishibata is designing the characters for the anime. Nishibata’s past works include “Otherside Picnic” and “Migi & Dali.”
Animation Production: CompTown
The animation production for “The Moon on a Rainy Night” will be handled by CompTown.
Original Author’s Enthusiasm and Message
Kuzushiro, the original manga author, shared their excitement about the anime adaptation in an interview. They expressed gratitude for the production team’s deep understanding and affection for the characters, hoping that viewers will feel that love. Kuzushiro emphasized that the story explores universal themes of unseen worries and struggles, and the essential role of communication in understanding each other.
Manga’s Premise: A Heartwarming High School Romance
“The Moon on a Rainy Night” is a yuri manga series written and illustrated by Kuzushiro. The story centers on Saki Kindaichi, a first-year high school student who loves playing the piano. One rainy night, Saki bumps into Kanon Oikawa, a hard-of-hearing girl, on her way to piano lessons. Despite Kanon’s initial distance due to her disability, Saki persistently tries to understand her, leading to a blossoming friendship. As they grow closer, Saki helps Kanon open up, while grappling with developing romantic feelings for her new friend.
The manga began serialization on Kodansha’s Comic Days website in June 2021 and has been collected into ten tankōbon volumes as of September 2025. Kodansha USA has licensed the manga for English release. An anime television series adaptation was initially announced on November 16, 2024.
