With You and the Rain Glimmers With its Subtle Charm
### Synopsis
Following Fuji, a novelist in her 30s, after she takes in a stray dog stuck outside in a rainstorm, With You and the Rain executes its simple plotline with delicate mastery. A quieter anime among the other Summer 2025 releases, I was prepared for this to be a monotonous trek through this woman and dog’s repetitive antics. But while it does carry its subdued tone throughout the whole season, the story combines comedic moments with its sincere, reflective ones, emulating the cozy, ruminative air of a slice-of-life book Fuji herself might enjoy. Contrary to my assumptions after watching episode 1, Fuji doesn’t have a drunkard for a father, nor does she have overly grand problems with anyone in her close circle. The main source of tension comes from something more internal: her independent nature. Although not a fault of hers, Fuji’s inclination to spend her time alone naturally puts distance between her and her loved ones, and it’s hard for her to be unaware of it with each interaction. With her dog You, however, Fuji can’t put any distance inside their shared apartment. As much as You sometimes seems like an apparition or a materialization of the voice inside Fuji’s head, it is very much a real dog — although a very tanuki-shaped one — with its own personality, curiosity, and animalistic neediness. As it prods Fuji with its pressing questions, it prompts Fuji to open up more in an effort to kindle their bond. Perhaps because You is a dog and not human, Fuji also vocalizes her feelings to it…
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