Shun Tokinoya
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 8, 2023 – December 24, 2023
- Season
- Fall 2023
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Quad
- Director
- Yasutaka Yamamoto, Daishi Katou
- Original creator
- Team KITSUNE, Kotsu Kotsu
- Music
- Satoru Kousaki, MONACA, Keita Inoue, Oliver Good
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 56/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
E-Sports96%Video Games90%Otaku Culture85%Male Protagonist79%Disability68%CGI63%Primarily Teen Cast55%Acting48%
overview details
Synopsis
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." 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 friends aim to win the "Xaxerion Championship" and win the prize money. With a sense of guilt, Shun jumps back into the world of online games, and is confronted by Bakuretsu-kun, who used to play the game with him. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Protocol: Rain?
Protocol: Rain has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 56/100 — 20% of 3,889 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 9.8K AniList users who started it, 19.8% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 5.3K have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama — especially e-sports, video games, otaku culture, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Team KITSUNE
- Original creator
- Kotsu Kotsu
- Director
- Yasutaka Yamamoto
- Director
- Daishi Katou
- Series composition
- Katsuhiko Takayama
- Series composition
- Yasutaka Yamamoto
- Character design
- Kanna Hirayama
- Music
- Satoru Kousaki
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Bokura no Ameiro Protocol Mini Anime
Related entries
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Protocol: Rain FAQ
How many episodes does Protocol: Rain have?
Protocol: Rain has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Protocol: Rain?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Protocol: Rain finished?
Yes. Protocol: Rain has finished airing — the final episode aired December 24, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of Protocol: Rain?
No sequel is listed for Protocol: Rain as of October 2026.
Is Protocol: Rain based on a manga?
No. Protocol: Rain is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Protocol: Rain?
Protocol: Rain was animated by Quad and directed by Yasutaka Yamamoto and Daishi Katou.
Where can I watch Protocol: Rain?
Protocol: Rain is listed on Crunchyroll, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.