---
title: "With You and the Rain"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/with-you-and-the-rain-2025"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 262254
imdb_id: "tt36143285"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 17
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# With You and the Rain (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/with-you-and-the-rain-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

With You and the Rain is a Japanese anime television series scheduled for release in 2025. The show is an adaptation of the slice of life comedy manga series titled Ame to Kimi to, which was written and illustrated by Ko Nikaido and serialized in the magazine Weekly Young Magazine. The narrative follows a woman named Fuji who encounters a mysterious creature on a rainy day. This critter, which poses as a dog, approaches her with an umbrella and a cue card requesting to be taken home. Intrigued by the creature's quirky charm and mysterious behavior, Fuji decides to bring it into her home. Their life together develops into a heartwarming adventure centered on their growing friendship and the shared seasons that follow. The production is directed by Tomohiro Tsukimisato and produced by Lesprit. The voice cast for the series includes Saori Hayami, Anna Mugiho, Alexis Tipton, and Derick Snow. The series is slated to begin airing in July 2025.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A woman encounters a mysterious creature disguised as a dog and invites it into her home."

### Why Watch
- unique premise
- charming character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- unconventional narrative style
- Tone & Suitability: The series maintains a gentle, heartwarming tone suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: heartwarming, whimsical, cozy, quirky

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll | None | Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anna Mugiho** as *You (voice)*
- **Saori Hayami** as *Fuji (voice)*
- **Saki Kobari** as *Woman (voice)*
- **Satomi Sato** as *Ren (voice)*
- **Yuzu Yumoto** as *Kii Ella Krause (voice)*
- **Yoji Ueda** as *Tatsuo (voice)*
- **Yuna Kamakura** as *Mimi (voice)*
- **Chafurin** as *Veterinarian (voice)*
- **Kaede Sawahata** as *Student B (voice)*
- **Mie Sonozaki** as *Michiko (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
It follows a woman who adopts a mysterious creature that is posing as a dog.

### Q: When was it released?
The series was released in 2025.

### Q: Is the dog a real animal?
The creature is described as a critter posing as a dog.

### Q: What is the tone of the show?
The show is characterized by its heartwarming and whimsical nature.

### Q: What happens in the first episode?
Fuji meets a mysterious creature on a rainy day and decides to take it home.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [With You and the Rain — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/262254)
- [With You and the Rain (TV Series 2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36143285/)
- [With You and the Rain - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/With_You_and_the_Rain)
- [With You and the Rain (TV Series 2025-2025) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/262254-with-you-and-the-rain)
- [Main Staff, Cast of 'Ame to Kimi to' Announced for Summer 2025](https://myanimelist.net/news/72273750)
- [With You and the Rain (2025) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/with-you-and-the-rain/uc4GMVSBkuC5tIVteIlje/credits/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*