When It Rains, It Pours: Season 1

Season overview

The 2025 Japanese drama series When It Rains, It Pours follows the narrative arc of two coworkers, Kazuaki and Sei, who navigate the complexities of their personal lives while trapped in unfulfilling relationships. Kazuaki, a salesman, experiences significant frustration within his current romantic situation, while his colleague Sei maintains an aloof demeanor at their workplace. Their professional dynamic shifts unexpectedly when a messaging mix-up initiates a series of late-night digital exchanges. These secret communications serve as a catalyst for the pair to explore their deep desires and challenge their established perspectives on intimacy. Throughout the seven-episode season, the narrative focuses on the development of their queer connection, which increasingly blurs the boundaries between friendship and romantic love. Set against a rainy backdrop, the series examines the emotional consequences of poor communication and the search for genuine human connection. As the characters engage in these online encounters, they are forced to confront their vulnerabilities and reevaluate the nature of their interpersonal bonds. The season, which aired from January 10, 2025, to February 21, 2025, documents their journey toward understanding themselves and each other through this newfound, intimate medium.