The Moon on a Rainy Night Anime Cast and Staff Revealed for 2027
The anime adaptation of Kuzushiro's yuri manga 'The Moon on a Rainy Night' has announced its main cast and production team ahead of a 2027 premiere.
The television anime adaptation of Kuzushiro's girls' love manga The Moon on a Rainy Night is scheduled to premiere in 2027. The main cast and key production staff have now been confirmed, with voice actresses Sora Amamiya and Iori Saeki starring as the two central characters. The first full promotional video began streaming on the anime's official website this week.
Sora Amamiya voices Kanon Oikawa, while Iori Saeki plays Saki Kindaichi. The production team at studio CompTown includes assistant directors Tsutomu Tomoyuki and Seung Deok Kim, with Tomoe Makino helming the adaptation. Shōgo Yasukawa is writing and overseeing the series scripts, and the musical score will be composed by jizue.
Production and source material details
Kuzushiro launched the original web manga on Kodansha's Comic Days website in June 2021. The anime adaptation is being handled by studio CompTown, where Masao Yamamura serves as both animation producer and company president. Ayumi Nishihata is designing the characters for the anime, with Masahiro Gotō editing the series.
Promotional video and release timeline
The staff unveiled the anime's first full promotional video on a Wednesday, revealing the new cast and staff details. The video is now available for streaming. The series is officially set to launch in 2027, though a specific seasonal window within that year has not been announced.
Manga publication and English release
Kodansha published the 12th volume of the manga in Japan on June 19. The English release is handled by Kodansha USA, which licensed the series in November 2022. The publisher has described the story as a yuri romance perfect for fans of series like Whisper Me a Love Song and A Sign of Affection.
| Volume | Release Detail |
|---|---|
| Japanese Vol. 12 | Released June 19 |
| English Vol. 8 | Released digitally December 23 |
| English Vol. 9 | Scheduled for sale December 8 |
Plot and character dynamics
The story begins on a rainy night when Saki Kindaichi, rushing to a piano lesson, collides with Kanon Oikawa and scatters her sheet music. Saki later discovers that the enigmatic Kanon is the new student sitting beside her in class. Kanon is very hard of hearing, which leads her to maintain an icy demeanor to push people away. The plot follows the slow-burning romance that develops as Saki's persistent kindness begins to break down Kanon's walls.
The anime adaptation of The Moon on a Rainy Night is set to premiere in 2027.
