Announced back in November, the anime adaptation of Kazushiro's 2021 manga, The Moon on a Rainy Night has revealed more information and a teaser visual for the upcoming series. With the manga currently serialized in Kodansha's Comic DAYS, the story follows Saki, a girl with complex emotions, and Kanon who is burdened with hearing loss and keeps her distance from others. Described as a "gentle, irreplaceable tale of love", the anime series is now in production.
A special collaboration image from the author has also been released:
We're till waiting to see which distributor picks the series up for the UK, but the smart money is on Amazon Prime.
Message from the author: Kuzushiro
As we move toward the start of the anime broadcast, I’ve had the joy of working alongside Director Makino-san, scriptwriter Yasukawa-san, character designer Nishihata-san, and all the producers and staff.
Everyone has approached Saki and Kanon’s story with such care and empathy. As the original author, I feel incredibly grateful and fortunate to be part of this process. I truly hope you’ll look forward to the broadcast and enjoy the anime when it airs.
Special Q&A for the oversea fans
Q1. When creating The Moon on a Rainy Night, what message or themes did you want to convey through the story?
Kuzushiro: Everyone carries worries and struggles that can’t be seen with the eye. Even when two people share similar burdens, truly understanding or sharing those feelings completely can be extremely difficult—this is why communication becomes essential.
Though the protagonists are high school girls, the issues they face are ones that people encounter throughout their lives. I approached this series with the mindset of exploring those challenges alongside the characters as the story unfolds.
Q2. Do you have any elements you’d like overseas fans to pay special attention to?
Kuzushiro: The production team’s deep understanding and affection for the characters shines through every part of the anime—from their expressions and voices to the background details and direction. I’d be delighted if you could feel that love as you watch.
The series' teaser image:
