With You and the Rain
| Company type | Manga series, Anime television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment, Publishing, Animation |
| Founded | August 17, 2020 |
| Founder | Ko Nikaido |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Manga, Anime |
With You and the Rain is a Japanese manga created by Ko Nikaido, which has been serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine since August 2020. An anime adaptation produced by Lesprit premiered in July 2025.
Characters
- Fuji, a novelist with a reserved and sensitive nature, enjoys rainy days. During the rainy season, she discovered "You," a mixed-breed dog, and decided to live with him, treasuring their companionship.
- "You" is an intelligent canine found by Fuji; he communicates through flip charts and shares a strong connection with her.
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- A curious first-grade girl who lives next door to Fuji. Of German-Japanese descent, she attends an international school and owns a dog named Kinako. She shows interest in "You."
- Fuji’s father is strict yet caring. Although she tends to avoid him, he often visits her home and demonstrates deep family commitment.
- The calm and health-conscious family member who maintains order but keeps a distance from "You."
- A veterinarian from the local area who has known "You" since they first met.
Manga
Ko Nikaido both wrote and illustrated With You and the Rain, which began serialization in the seinen manga magazine Weekly Young Magazine published by Kodansha on August 17, 2020. Kodansha has released the series in compiled volumes, with the initial volume published on March 5, 2021. By July 4, 2025, eight volumes had been issued.
For North American audiences, Kodansha USA acquired the digital English license for the manga, releasing the first volume on November 23, 2021.
Anime
In August 2024, it was revealed that the manga would receive a television anime adaptation produced by Lesprit. The series is directed by Tomohiro Tsukimisato, with series composition handled by Touko Machida, character designs by Ayano Ōwada, animal design by Ryo Yatate, and music composed by Rei Ishizuka. The anime debuted on July 6, 2025, airing on ANN affiliates such as TV Asahi and BS Asahi. The opening theme song is "Ame to" (Rain and) performed by Mamiko Suzuki, while the ending theme "filled" is by Kei Sugawara.
Crunchyroll holds worldwide streaming rights for the series. Meanwhile, Medialink licensed it for regions including South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand), offering streams through Ani-One Asia’s YouTube channel.
Reception
Rebecca Silverman of Anime News Network commended the series’ artwork and narrative, describing With You and the Rain as a "gentle and heartfelt tale about the relationship between a woman and her pet," highlighting its straightforward yet charming nature.
The manga was shortlisted for the 2022 Next Manga Award in the printed manga category, placing fourth among fifty contenders.