“Kiss” (published by Kodansha) has been serialized for 11 years and has reached its final impression in the January 2026 issue of the same magazine. Today, the release date of the final volume of the book, it has been decided that this work, which has been loved by many readers for its sad love story, will be made into a TV animation in 2027!
In commemoration of the TV animation decision, we will release an animation commemorative visual drawn by the original author, Haruka Kawachi.

Animation commemorative visual drawn by Haruka Kawachi

The visuals of Haruka Kawachi, who is impressive with the appearance of hilarious young people and Takaaki, who make you feel the beginning of the story, will be released today. You can also see it on the V anime “Tears Rain and the Serenade” teaser site (https://namidaame-anime.com/).

The TV anime “Namida Rain and the Serenade” will be broadcast in 2027.
Please look forward to the follow-up!

(C)︎Kawachi Haruka Kodansha/Production Committee for “Tears Rain and Serenade”

[TV anime “Tear Rain and Serenade” teaser site]
https://namidaame-anime.com/

[Original information]

“Tears Rain and the Serenade” Comics Volume 14 Book

“Tears Rain and Serenade”
Author: Haruka Kawachi
All 14 volumes of comics are now on sale!

■ Synopsis of the original
One day, suddenly, I was surrounded by light during a music class,
A lively high school girl, Hina, who has slipped back in time to the 40th year of the Meiji era.
That’s where I met the sorrowful son Hongo.
Hinako, a girl who looks just like herself. The gears of fate that have begun to turn.
A sad time slip romance!
“Tears Rain and the Serenade” (C) Haruka Kawachi / Kodansha

[Introduction of the author]
Haruka Kawachi
Born in Tokyo. Debuted in 2001 with “Hinemos Waltz” at “Ax”.
In 2009, he attracted attention at the debut comic fair that published four volumes at once. In 2012, “Natsuyuki Rendezvous” was made into a TV animation. In 2025, “Musashino Rondo” will be made into a TV drama. His main publications include “Tears Rain and Serenade”, “Sekine-kun’s Love”, “Buying a Cake”, “Stationery Waltz”, “Please Request”.
Currently serializing “Musashino Ranbutsu” in “Feel Young”. Starting in the fall of 2026, the spin-off story “Tartle Rain and Serenade Gaiden (provisional)” will be serialized, which depicts the aftermath of the main story of “Tears Rain and Serenade”.