After the Rain 2018
What is After the Rain?
After the Rain is a 2018 Japanese television mini‑series. The story follows Akira Tachibana, a former track club ace whose athletic ambitions are halted by injury, and Masami Kondou, a divorced father who once aspired to be a writer and now manages a restaurant where Akira works.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 12, 2018
- Last aired
- Mar 30, 2018
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 23-minute runtime.
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Overview
After the Rain is a 2018 Japanese television mini‑series. The story follows Akira Tachibana, a former track club ace whose athletic ambitions are halted by injury, and Masami Kondou, a divorced father who once aspired to be a writer and now manages a restaurant where Akira works. Their intersecting lives prompt each character to reconsider and redefine their personal goals. The series is voiced in Japanese, with Sayumi Watabe providing the voice of Akira Tachibana and Hiroaki Hirata voicing Masami Kondou across all twelve episodes of the first season. Supporting characters include Haruka Kiyan, voiced by Emi Miyajima; Yui Nishida, voiced by Har
Should you watch it?
“A former athlete and divorced restaurateur find unexpected connection.”
- Nuanced character development
- Authentic portrayal of adult relationships
- Subtle emotional storytelling
- Pacing may feel slow to some viewers
- Limited external conflict
You appreciate quiet, character-focused dramas about personal growth.
Suitable for mature audiences seeking thoughtful relationship narratives.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Sound of Rain Jan 12, 2018
- E2 Rain Drops on Green Leaves Jan 19, 2018
- E3 Raining Tears Jan 26, 2018
- E4 Gentle Rain Feb 2, 2018
- E5 The Scent of Rain Feb 9, 2018
- E6 Fine Rain Feb 16, 2018
- E7 Heavy Rain Feb 23, 2018
- E8 Quiet Rain Mar 2, 2018
- E9 Rain of Sorrow Mar 9, 2018
- E10 Sudden Shower Mar 16, 2018
- E11 Passing Shower Mar 23, 2018
- E12 After the Rain Mar 30, 2018
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a manga?
Yes, it's adapted from a popular manga series.
What genre is this show?
It's a slice-of-life romantic drama.
Are there any supernatural elements?
No, it's grounded in realistic, everyday situations.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of a single season.
Is it appropriate for teens?
It's targeted at adult audiences due to mature themes.