One of the most uniquely anticipated anime titles of the Summer 2025 lineup, With You and the Rain, is set to premiere its first episode on Sunday, July 6 at 1:30 am JST in Japan. However, viewers in other parts of the world can catch it as early as Saturday, July 5, depending on their local time zones. This charming and unusual slice of life series is based on the manga by Ko Nikaido and promises to deliver a gentle yet thought provoking experience unlike any other this season.
The first episode will air on Japan’s TV Asahi through its NUMAnimation block, with additional broadcasts planned for BS Asahi and AT X at later slots. For international viewers, With You and the Rain will be available on Crunchyroll in regions like North America, South America, Central America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, CIS, Southeast Asia, and India. Ani One Asia will also stream the anime for audiences in several countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Bhutan, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The Ani One stream will be available on their official YouTube channel, making it easily accessible for fans in these regions.
The anime introduces viewers to a solitary woman named Fuji who encounters a strange creature during a rainy morning. Though it resembles a dog, it is quickly apparent that this is no ordinary pet. The creature speaks and even offers Fuji an umbrella before requesting shelter. Moved by the odd yet endearing interaction, Fuji takes the creature home. What unfolds is a whimsical yet emotionally grounded story about connection, loneliness, and the kind of companionship that arrives when it is least expected.
Episode 1 is expected to stay true to the manga’s opening chapters, depicting this rainy roadside encounter that kickstarts the bond between Fuji and her mysterious companion. The early moments of their domestic life together, laced with soft humor and an undercurrent of melancholy, are likely to establish the gentle tone the series has promised in its promotional materials.
Fans of slow burn emotional storytelling will likely find this series a welcome addition to their watchlist. With its calming art style, reflective pacing, and odd but heartwarming premise, With You and the Rain has already sparked curiosity and buzz with its teaser trailer. It aims to be a quiet standout in a season filled with high octane action and fantasy epics.
As viewers prepare for the premiere, here are a few regional timings based on the Japanese broadcast schedule: Pacific Time viewers can tune in at 9:30 am on July 5, while Eastern Time audiences can watch it by 12:30 pm the same day. Those in India can catch it at 10 pm IST, and fans in the Philippines will be able to watch at 12:30 am on July 6.
Whether you're watching for the gentle storytelling or the charmingly strange "dog," this is one anime that promises to leave a subtle but lasting impression.
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