Following the anime adaptation’s initial announcement more than a year ago, REMOW has unveiled the first teaser visual for the upcoming anime adaptation of The Moon on a Rainy Night (available to the left). Alongside this visual reveal, the company has confirmed the primary production staff and released a special piece of collaboration artwork featuring characters from A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace, another series by the same creator.
Based on the manga written and illustrated by Kuzushiro, The Moon on a Rainy Night has been serialized on Kodansha’s Comic DAYS platform since 2021. The narrative centers on Saki Kindaichi and Kanon Oikawa. Kanon is a girl with hearing loss who intentionally keeps a distance from those around her. Saki, feeling unsettled by how others treat Kanon, attempts to bridge the gap between them. The story follows their time in high school as they navigate invisible feelings and communication barriers, focusing on the gradual development of their relationship.
The anime is being produced by studio CompTown. Tomoe Makino has been appointed as the director, with Shogo Yasukawa handling the series composition and script. Character designs are being provided by Ayumi Nishibata.
Original author Kuzushiro provided a statement regarding the adaptation, expressing gratitude to the staff for their empathetic approach to the characters:
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.
In a Q&A session specifically addressed to overseas fans, Kuzushiro elaborated on the central themes of the work and what viewers should look for in the anime adaptation, sharing:
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?
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.
Director Tomoe Makino also shared thoughts on the project, noting the importance of faithfully capturing the atmosphere of the original manga:
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.
