With You and the Rain
With You and the Rain is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ko Nikaido. It has been serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine Weekly Young Magazine since August 2020. A 12-episode anime television series adaptation produced by Lesprit aired from July to September 2025.
Plot
Fuji is a reclusive novelist who lives alone. One rainy evening, while returning home soaked from the rain, she discovers an abandoned animal inside a cardboard box. Peering at the damp creature, she tentatively wonders whether it might be a dog. The animal responds by writing on a sketchpad: "I am a dog" and "I am easy to take care of". Convinced by these assertions, Fuji decides to take it home, naming the creature "You", and the two begin living together. Though acquaintances occasionally question You's true nature, Fuji consistently introduces it as a mixed-breed dog. Each time doubts arise, You reaffirms its canine identity through written messages. Their daily life unfolds quietly—Fuji, reserved and introspective, and You, clever and expressive—their interactions forming a gentle rhythm of companionship.Characters
;Fuji;You
;Kii Ella Krause
;Tatsuo
;Michiko
;Veterinarian
;Mimi
;Ren
;Teru
;Wako
;Hiura
;Hojo
;Arata
Media
Manga
Written and illustrated by Ko Nikaido, With You and the Rain debuted in Kodansha's manga magazine Weekly Young Magazine on August 17, 2020. Kodansha has collected its chapters into individual volumes. The first volume was released on March 5, 2021. As of July 4, 2025, eight volumes have been released.In North America, the manga has been licensed for English digital release by Kodansha USA and the first volume was published on November 23, 2021.
Anime
In August 2024, it was announced that the manga would receive an anime television series adaptation. The series is produced by Lesprit and directed by Tomohiro Tsukimisato, with series composition by Touko Machida, characters designed by Ayano Ōwada, animals designed by Ryo Yatate, and music by. It aired from July 6 to September 21, 2025, on the NUMAnimation programming block on ANN affiliates, including TV Asahi, as well as BS Asahi. The opening theme song is "Ame to", performed by, while the ending theme song is "Filled", performed by.Crunchyroll will stream the series. Medialink licensed the series in South, Southeast Asia and Oceania for streaming on its Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.
Reception
In a review of the first two volumes, Rebecca Silverman of Anime News Network praised the series for its art and its story, stating, "With You and the Rain is a slow, sweet story about the bond between a woman and her pet. Does it matter what the pet is? Maybe, but I think the main appeal of this series is how simple it is to just sit back and enjoy the ride."The series was nominated for the 2022 Next Manga Award in the print manga category and was placed fourth out of 50 nominees.