The summer anime season is always a crowded field, a chaotic rush of high-octane action sequels and flashy new isekai vying for attention. But sometimes, the shows that truly burrow into the discourse are the quieter ones — the odd, gentle series that offer a different kind of genre experience. Enter With You and the Rain, an adaptation of Ko Nikaido’s popular manga that looks poised to become this season’s coziest and most delightfully weird comfort watch.
The premise feels like the beginning of a modern folktale: on a rainy day, a young woman named Fuji stumbles upon a creature sitting by the road. It looks, for all intents and purposes, like a dog. A very strange dog, to be sure, but a dog nonetheless. In a bid to be adopted, this creature cleverly offers Fuji an umbrella. Charmed by its strange intelligence and apparent sweetness, she takes it home. And so, their life together begins.
What makes With You and the Rain so compelling, both in its source material and in its anime potential, is that central, gentle mystery. The show isn’t about dramatic twists; it’s about the quiet, everyday moments of figuring out how to live with a pet that insists it’s a dog… but is probably? maybe? something else entirely. It’s a slice-of-life story that promises to blend heartfelt emotion with a persistent, low-key weirdness, a combination that often creates the most dedicated fandoms.
For those intrigued by its unique charm, here’s everything you need to know before the first episode drops.
When is the With You and the Rain Episode 1 Release Date and Time?
The much-anticipated series premiere of With You and the Rain is set to land this summer.
- With You and the Rain Episode 1 will be released on Sunday, July 6th.
In Japan, the episode will air at approximately 1:30 PM JST. For fans watching internationally on streaming, that translates to the following times:
- Pacific Time (PT): 9:30 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): 12:30 PM
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 4:30 PM
As is standard for most new anime releases, episodes will drop with the original Japanese audio and subtitles. An English dub could arrive later, but its production will likely depend on the show’s initial popularity.
With You and the Rain Season 1 Episode Guide
It has been officially announced that With You and the Rain will have a 12-episode season, with each episode running for approximately 23 minutes. New episodes will be released weekly on Sundays, following the premiere.
Here’s the running list of episodes and their expected air dates. We’ll update this guide as new titles are officially revealed.
| Episode | Title | Expected Air Date |
| S01 E01 | Rainy Days | July 6, 2024 |
| S01 E02 | TBA | July 13, 2024 |
| S01 E03 | TBA | July 20, 2024 |
| S01 E04 | TBA | July 27, 2024 |
| S01 E05 | TBA | August 3, 2024 |
| S01 E06 | TBA | August 10, 2024 |
| S01 E07 | TBA | August 17, 2024 |
| S01 E08 | TBA | August 24, 2024 |
| S01 E09 | TBA | August 31, 2024 |
| S01 E10 | TBA | September 7, 2024 |
| S01 E11 | TBA | September 14, 2024 |
| S01 E12 | TBA | September 21, 2024 |
Where Can I Watch With You and the Rain?
Keeping things simple for a global audience, With You and the Rain will be streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll.
For viewers in Japan, the series will also be broadcast on ANN (TV Asahi) and BS Asahi.
The Talent Bringing the “Dog” to Life
A show this reliant on character and tone needs a stellar cast and crew, and With You and the Rain has assembled some impressive talent. The series is being produced at studio Lesprit, with Tomohiro Tsukimisato (How clumsy you are, Miss Ueno.) directing.
The voice cast, in particular, signals the project’s pedigree:
- Fuji is voiced by Saori Hayami, a beloved voice actor known for playing powerful and complex women like Yor Forger in the smash hit SPY x FAMILY.
- Mimi is voiced by Yuna Kamakura.
- Ren is voiced by Satomi Sato (Wendy in Fairy Tail).
- Krause Ella Kii is voiced by Yuzu Yumoto.
With series composition by Toko Machida (Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan) and character designs by Ayano Owada (Bikkurimen), the team seems perfectly suited to adapt a story that balances comedy, heart, and a touch of the uncanny.
How Many Episodes Will With You and the Rain Have?
It has been officially announced that With You and the Rain will have a 12-episode season. Each episode will run for approximately 23 minutes, following a standard weekly release schedule. This gives the series a full cour to let its central relationship breathe and develop.
Is There a Trailer for With You and the Rain?
Yes, and it perfectly captures the show’s unique vibe. The trailer showcases the soft, rain-swept aesthetic and the gentle comedy at the heart of Fuji’s interactions with her new, very normal “dog.” You can watch it for yourself below to get a feel for the story’s charm.
In a sea of epic battles and grand adventures, With You and the Rain is shaping up to be a necessary, calming presence. It’s the kind of show that builds its audience not through hype, but through quiet confidence and a wonderfully peculiar hook that’s bound to capture hearts.
