Audience reviews
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sid_on_tape
It is a simple yet beautiful slice of life anime. If someone wants to watch a anime which is simple and good without much pressure basically a chill anime then you are in right place. It may seem slow and its true its slow but that being said it is befitting of slice of life.
theme is rain and about a pet. Really great to Watch i highly recommend it to who ever watching it or planning to watch it just try first 3 eps then decide.
The character design and animation is real deal. I think those who love something chill to watch they will love it but if you are expecting drama and action nah dude its not for you. Opening is something that hooked me real good one for the anime....
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This anime really helped me solidify a lot of thoughts on anime, and i really appreciate it for that. I think it does a pretty decent job at what its setting out to do. It's a ambient slice of life maximum relaxation anime. There effectively is no real plot, occasionally there is a random side plot but the longest any plot lasts is 2 episodes and it’s super tangential. I’ll start with the “objective” demerits the animation degrades past episode 3, and it gets steadily worse and worse as it progresses. Which is unfortunate the first episode is gorgeous loved it visually unfortunately that quality sorta dips a lot by the end. Also the ending episode is really only 10 minutes long, then it’s basically just a reused scenes of episode 1.
Each episode is broken down into basically 3 approximat…
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Solitude and loneliness are often mistaken for the same thing. Both describe a life spent alone, but emotionally they carry very different meanings. Solitude can feel peaceful, even comforting, such a calm space where one’s thoughts can settle without interruption. Loneliness, on the other hand, is the subtle absence of connection, the feeling that something in those silent moments remains unshared. Ame to Kimi to (also known as With You and the Rain) builds its entire atmosphere around this delicate distinction. Rather than presenting loneliness as a dramatic struggle, the series explores how even an unexpected companionship can transform solitude into something warmer. The story follows Fuji, a woman whose life moves along in a calm and somewhat solitary rhythm. One rainy afternoon, she…
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Well, I had been keeping up with the weekly episodes, however, I felt somewhat guilty and “ashamed.” I believe I was afraid of being judged for appreciating a work like this, mostly “simple,” instead of watching something labeled as “intellectual”—what a silly, futile line of thought. Anyway, I ended up rewatching the initial epi…
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With You and the Rain is a quiet, charming SOL that finds its warmth in simplicity. The story begins on a rainy day when Fuji encounters a peculiar animal asking to be taken in. What follows is not a grand tale of transformation, but a series of soft, whimsical moments shared between a woman and her unusual companion.
Is it a dog? A cat? A raccoon? None of the above—it’s a tanuki, though Fuji stubbornly insists otherwise. Much of the humor stems from this ongoing confusion and the tanuki’s ability to communicate through writing, which elevates the comedy even further; its observations are often unexpectedly sharp, dry, and genuinely funny, making it the emotional and comedic centerpiece of the series.
Narratively, the story remains surface-level. There is no complex overarching plot, and…
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Animation and story: 10
This is a notably calm and easily digestible anime that can be enjoyed without any real effort. While the story does not aim to be highly original or complex, it works very well within its genre, and its predictability never detracts from the enjoyment.
The pacing and overall atmosphere make it ideal for relaxation, and the art style fits the tone of the story perfectly. Visually, it stands out as a high-quality production: the artwork is detailed, clean, and aesthetically refined, which is rare to see at this level in this genre.
The characters are simple but likable, reacting naturally to the situations they face, which helps maintain the calm and immersive experience. This series is especially recommended for viewers looking for a relaxing, feel-good anime rat…
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At first it was strange everyone seemed to accept that the creature Fuji finds on the side of the street, is a dog. And somehow they accept the dog carries a notepad where he writes what it's thinking? And nobody seemed to question there is a leaf on the creatures head, which sometimes changed form. Its strange because the world the story takes place is not a fantasy world but our world. Anyways I didn't find the creature "referred by 'With You' in the anime title" very interesting. Yet the world is very realistic and soothing. I like the visuals and how the show looks. I just think its a good slice of life show even if you ignore the uninteresting creature.
I think the group that will like the show the most is single young ladies who are working or pursuing a career. Fuji is a young nove…
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I cannot think of another anime in which so little happens, while being as entrancing as a plot-burner one. I started it late mid-season and immediately I found myself watching this one first, putting the rest on hold.
I have enjoyed other Iyashikei animes, but in general I don't get as caught in them as with other genres. This one has something about it, maybe the hook being the obvious nonchalant obliviousness of everyone about the bizarre things the "dog" is able to do, that gets you at first. This is later downplayed, and it just becomes a slice-of-life but the characters' personalities are so well done that they seem like people you know and love.
There's even some minor unexpected developments about said personalities that surprise you when you think you've fully grasped the vibe o…
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Warm. That's the first word that comes to mind to describe this special little series, which has found a place in my heart over the course of these twelve weeks.
Animation: 8
Artistic direction: 10
Visually, With You and the Rain doesn't impress with the fluidity of its animation, but with its delicate and soothing aesthetic. Each shot, almost “Instagrammable,” exudes simplicity and tranquility. The art direction, seemingly classic, actually hides a soft and consistent visual identity that enhances the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 10
Music: 10
This is where the series shines the most. With You and the Rain is an anime to be savored like a hot cup of tea on an autumn evening, curled up under a blanket with a sleeping cat on your lap. The music, discreet but captivating, accompanies this atmosp…
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Ame to Kimi to is without a doubt my favorite anime of the season. I used to save it to watch on some night of the week, and I’d go through each episode with a smile on my face the whole time, then go to sleep happy.
It’s such a light, beautiful, and heartwarming anime to watch — definitely a hidden gem of the season. The me from the past would never have given a chance to something like this.
If you ever feel lonely and want some company but don’t quite know how to handle that with people, adopt a pet — it will definitely make your days better.
I simply fell in love with Ren 😳
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I'll never look at a rainy day quite the same again. I'll be looking for a tanuki!
I only gave this a chance because I liked the soft, gentle look of the artwork. Pleasing pastels, with some nice blotches of brightness here and there, made for a nice mix. The background work was very good throughout the season. The animation, for an SoL, was well above average. I thank the producers for not slipping into the cheap shortcuts so many animes of this genre present later in a season.
The character designs are well above average. I appreciated Fuji was a young, adult modern woman and all that brings with it. So very well portrayed. You, the tanuki, was really cute. Although the running gag of him being a dog got a bit droll after a while. It never got annoying. The other characters in her lif…
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An anime that every pet and relaxation lover must watch.
We can easily say it's one of the best of its genre. With such a simple premise—a writer who adopts a tanuki dog—it envelops us in a sense of warmth. The story doesn't have a defined plot; it doesn't aim to go anywhere; it's simply the everyday life of another person who could very well live in our neighborhood. The human-pet relationship presented in the anime is very well crafted. It perfectly reflects what would happen if you were able to communicate with your pet. The questions you would ask and how little by little you would grow closer to it in a familiar way. Someone you can share secrets with because you know it won't tell anyone else, someone you can be vulnerable with after a long day at work. Adult life isn't easy, but ev…
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As a SOL enjoyer, this is like my ultimate comfort zone. Holy moly, how long have I been waiting for a chill anime like this?
I know I have seen a lot in recent seasons. See you Tomorrow at Food Court, Food for the Souls, and NegaPosi, for example. But this! This takes the winner here. There literally isn't any drama/romance, or even comedy in this anime. Okay, I might exaggerate that a little bit. There is comedy, but it's not the main focus of the anime.
How did I find this?
Anione Asia's line-up of anime for this season.
See! These guys are beasts! How many anime do they have in one season? It's bongkers! I love it!
Appealing (Why did I get into the anime?)
You guys might not know, I have a thing with milf with short hair.
Yeah, there you go. I'm coming clean here. I love Fuji upon lo…
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Another season, another Saori Hayami anime to bless us die-hard fans and welcome more newcomers into the relaxing SoL loop we love and can never have enough of.
- So what sets this apart from the other SoL anime and why should you watch this:
A "dog" in the form of a tanuki and a very heartwarming, enjoyable and connected to our Fuji side cast to go with it but also the sound and presence of the rain for anyone who likes rain altogether. I was on the "Don't really like rain" team before I started this show.
Art/Animation- 9
Lesprit is a not very well known a studio for taking up SoL series but they have knocked it out of the park with beautiful sceneries and especially the crisp interaction of every rain drop either that is a footstep in the rain, on the umbrellas or the rain altogether.…
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With You and the Rain is a slice of life made by Lesprit studios, and it's got a lot of charming features about it, making it a very relaxing and peaceful watch.
Positives:
Voice actor work: Fuji, as the main character, who's a novelist and voiced by Saori Hayami, one of the most iconic VAs out there, shows off her voice range, making Fuji a very laid-back and calm character, which is perfect for this type of anime, and the raccoon-dog she adopted adds a lot of very wholesome and silly moments throughout by its sounds and expressions. Even the side characters like Fuji's neighbour, her twin, friends, and the vet offer a lot of contrast, making the anime more laid back and relaxing than your usual slice of life
Music: The music is very relaxing and gives off a lo-fi vibe, mainly through…
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This is what I call an "atmospheric anime". There's no action to speak of, no ecchi, no drama, no real plot. This is just a plain slice of life.
But it's beautiful.
This maybe isn't the most beautiful anime I've ever seen, but it's in the running. The art is fantastic. The main character is drawn beautifully, as a beautiful woman who is beautiful without having massive... female artillery (I got that from "Cultural exchange with a game center girl" and I'm keeping it). She's tall, thin, understatedly lovely, and not any single part of her is designed to cater to the ecchi crowd. (and the faces are drawn and animated like real faces instead of cat-girls with flat faces and a flappy mouth that doesn't actually move the rest of the face properly, especially in side profile). This might, hon…
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