The previously announced The Moon on a Rainy Night anime revealed a teaser visual along with the main staff information on Tuesday. Together with the teaser visual, collaboration art with A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace, a manga and anime series that shares the same author was unveiled as well. A website and X (formerly Twitter) account for the anime were also launched.
The Moon on a Rainy Night anime staff includes:
- Original Work by Kuzushiro (Serialized on Comic Days published by Kodansha)
- Directed by Tomoe Makino
- Series Composition and Script by Shogo Yasukawa
- Character Design by Ayumi Nishibata
- Animation Production by CompTown
Messages from the manga author, Kuzushiro, and the anime director, Makino, were released.
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.
Message from the director: Tomoe Makino
When I was offered the opportunity to adapt this story into an anime, what compelled me to accept was the chance to carefully portray the relationship between Kanon and Saki. Like the moon hidden behind rain clouds—present, yet unseen—The Moon on a Rainy Night carries a unique atmosphere and delicate message. My hope is to faithfully bring that essence into the anime without losing any of what makes the original so special.
Additionally, a special Q&A with Kuzushiro was released for the overseas 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.
Synopsis:
The Moon on a Rainy Night
“It’s a metaphor for the things you can’t see. Like the moon, hidden behind the rain clouds.”
Just before starting high school, Saki Kindaichi encounters a striking girl with long,
flowing hair—Kanon Oikawa—on her way to a piano lesson.
To her surprise, they meet again at the entrance ceremony, now as classmates.
Kanon is hard of hearing and tends to keep her distance from others. Saki, unsettled by
how some classmates and teachers treat Kanon, feels compelled to reach out.
Moved by Saki’s quiet determination, Kanon begins to let down her guard… and little by
little, her world starts to change.
A gentle, everyday rhythm brings their hearts closer, one step at a time.
This is a story of two girls—of unseen struggles, unspoken bonds, and a love that quietly
takes root.
Source: Press Release
©Kuzushiro, KODANSHA/”The Moon on a Rainy Night” Production Committee
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