Protocol: Rain English Sub & Dub

About Protocol: Rain

Looking for background on Protocol: Rain (僕らの雨いろプロトコル)? This drama series by Quad and Gekkou (2023) starts out like this. In short: The story centers on Shun Tokinoya, a second-year high school living with his mother and younger sister. After his father's death in an accident and his sister's injury, he quit the game he was passionate about, and now works at an esports café called "FOX ONE.

Further in, he spends all his time studying and working part-time while hanging out with his childhood gaming friends. Suddenly, he learns that "FOX ONE" has a huge amount of debts. In order to repay the debts, Shun and his allies aim to win the "Xaxerion Championship" and win the prize money.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Shun Tokinoya (Kenshou Ono) and Yuu Saegusa (Sora Amamiya) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Quad and Gekkou, which means the visual identity of Protocol: Rain follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 5.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Kenshou Ono as Shun Tokinoya, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2023, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.