The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Ko Nikaido’s popular manga, “With You and the Rain” (Ame to Kimi to), officially premiered on July 6, 2025, in Japan and is now streaming worldwide on Crunchyroll. The series quickly launched its English dub on July 19, 2025, further expanding its reach to global audiences.
A Beloved Manga Comes to Life
“With You and the Rain” originated as a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ko Nikaido, serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Young Magazine since August 2020. The manga has garnered international acclaim for its heartwarming slice-of-life narrative, which revolves around a young woman named Fuji and her unique pet. As of July 4, 2025, the series has released eight tankōbon volumes, with Kodansha USA licensing the English digital release. The manga has circulated approximately 500,000 copies.
The Story: A Quirky Companion in the Rain
The premise of “With You and the Rain” introduces Fuji, a young woman who encounters an unusual “dog” during a rainy day. This peculiar creature attempts to win Fuji over by performing a flip and offering her an umbrella, along with a sign requesting to be taken home. Despite its oddities, Fuji decides to adopt the “dog,” embarking on a heartwarming adventure of friendship and shared experiences through the seasons. The series explores the bond between Fuji and her mysterious pet, named “You” (Kimi), as they navigate daily life, eat, go out, and chat, leaving the audience to ponder the true nature of this charming companion.
Production Details and Key Talent
The anime adaptation of “With You and the Rain” is produced by Studio Lesprit. Tomohiro Tsukimisato, known for his work on “How clumsy you are, Miss Ueno.”, is directing the series. The series composition is handled by Toko Machida, while Ayano Owada is responsible for character designs. The musical score is composed by Rei Ishizuka.
Voice Cast Brings Characters to Life
The talented voice cast for the Japanese version includes:
- Saori Hayami as Fuji
- Anna Mugiho as You (Kimi)
- Yuna Kamakura as Mimi
- Satomi Sato as Ren
- Yuzu Yumoto as Krause Ella Kii
- Yōji Ueda as Tatsuo
For the English dub, which premiered on Crunchyroll on July 19, 2025, the main cast includes:
- Alexis Tipton as Fuji
- Derick Snow as You
- Aiden Call as Teru
- Brian Mathis as Tatsuo
The English dub is directed by Caitlin Glass, with Samantha Herek as producer and Jessica Sluys handling the adaptation.
Release and Availability
The first season of “With You and the Rain” is scheduled to have 12 episodes, with one new episode releasing each week, running for approximately 23 minutes. The series began its broadcast in Japan on July 6, 2025, on ANN affiliates and BS Asahi. Globally, Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series, making it accessible to fans worldwide.
