10 Anime series to watch this monsoon
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— the gentle patter of raindrops, the smell of wet earth, windows fogged up with stories waiting to be told. And what better way to spend a rainy day than curling up in your blanket with a hot drink and an anime that hits just right? So go on, light a candle, pour something warm, and hit play.
The rain's already doing its thing. You just have to cosy up and feel it all.
Here are 10 anime series to watch this monsoon, each one carrying the perfect mood for when the skies are grey and your heart wants something beautiful, sad, dreamy, or just plain comforting.
Anime watchlist this rainy season
Kimi no na wa (Your Name)
Watch on: Netflix, Crunchyroll
A love story woven through time and fate — Kimi no Na wa feels like watching the rain fall backwards and forward in time. The visuals are jaw-dropping, the soundtrack by RADWIMPS will echo in your soul, and the theme of longing fits so well with the sound of rain outside your window.
Perfect for monsoon introspection.
Hyouka
Watch on: Crunchyroll
This one is like a slow-brewed cup of tea. A school-based mystery anime that's more about vibes than action, Hyouka is calm, contemplative, and beautifully animated. Watching Oreki unravel small puzzles with Eru while the rain hums outside? Yes please. It's a soft, quiet kind of comfort.
Weathering with You
Watch on: Netflix
How could we skip this one? It rains through the entire movie.
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From the creator of Your Name, Weathering With You blends fantasy and teen emotion in a Tokyo drenched in stormy skies. It's melancholic, romantic, and feels like falling in love on a rainy afternoon.
Takopi's Original Sin
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Watch on: Crunchyroll
Newly adapted into a short anime series, Takopi's Original Sin brings heavy rains and even heavier emotions. Don't be fooled by the cute alien design — this is a raw, heart-wrenching story about bullying, guilt, and redemption.
The moody animation paired with the monsoon gloom makes this a short but unforgettable watch. Keep some tissues close.
The Garden of Words
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Watch on: Netflix
If the rain were a love language, this would be it. Garden of Words is a slow, emotional film that beautifully captures the intimacy of shared silence, rainy mornings in a park, and people finding each other when they least expect it. It's just so monsoon.
Your Lie in April
Watch on: Netflix
Watch on: Netflix, Crunchyroll
Rain isn't always sad — sometimes it's where we bloom.
Your Lie in April is musical, emotional, and unforgettable. Watching Arima and Kaori on gloomy days reminds you that even the stormiest moments can be full of light and colour. You'll cry, smile, and probably cry again.
My Neighbour Totoro
Watch on: Netflix
Wholesome, warm, and oh-so-cute. My Neighbour Totoro is the perfect cosy comfort anime. The umbrella scene in the rain? ICONIC. This Ghibli gem wraps you in childhood wonder, soft giggles, and the kind of joy that's perfect for rainy afternoons with a bowl of Maggi and a fluffy blanket.
Erased (Boku dake ga inai machi)
Watch on: Netflix
Watch on: Netflix
If you love suspense and mystery with a touch of heartache, Erased is your rainy-day thriller. Time travel, childhood memories, and a race against fate — it's gripping without being loud. Best watched when the sky is stormy and your mind is craving a twisty tale.
Another
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Watch on: Crunchyroll
Feeling brave? Add some horror to your monsoon playlist. Another is eerie, atmospheric, and full of that quiet dread that creeps in like fog.
The rain outside will amplify every creepy moment — just don't watch this one alone at night unless you like jump scares with your chai.
Spirited Away
Source: Crunchyroll
Watch on: Netflix
End your rainy day with a masterpiece. Spirited Away is dreamy, magical, and full of spirit (literally). The way it blends the mundane with the mystical feels exactly like the monsoon — a portal to somewhere else entirely.
So next time the skies turn grey, let your screen light up with stories that feel like warm rain on your soul.
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