is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Haruka Kawachi. It was serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine Kiss from November 2014 to November 2025, with its chapters collected in 14 volumes. An anime television series adaptation is set to premiere in 2027.
Synopsis Whenever it rains, Hina dreams about her younger self playing with a boy she's unsure if she's seen before. Later she meets the boy whose name is Takaaki, but unintentionally time travels to Meiji era Japan while being grabbed onto by him. At the same time, Takaaki mistakes her for his fiancée Hinako.
Media Manga Written and illustrated by Haruka Kawachi, Rainy Day Serenade was serialized for an eleven-year run in Kodansha's manga magazine Kiss from November 25, 2014, to November 25, 2025. Its individual chapters were compiled into fourteen volumes released from October 13, 2015 to February 13, 2026.
In January 2026, Kodansha USA announced that they had licensed the series for English publication in a 2-in-1 omnibus, with the first omnibus set to release in Q4 2026.
Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced on February 13, 2026. It is set to premiere in 2027.
Reception The series has been recommended by manga artist , and manga critic Mei Chan.
See also Natsuyuki Rendezvous, another manga series by the same creator
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