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Rainbow

7.420101 seasonTV-MATV SeriesAnimationDramaCrime

About ten years after the Second World War, a group of juvenile offenders are sent to the Shounan Special Reform School, a kind of juvenile detention center, to deal with the atrocities and injustices they experienced in the war.

DirectorHiroshi Koujina

Where to watch

HuluHuluAnime Times Amazon ChannelAnime Times Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Japan · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
After the Rain
Apr 6, 2010
E2
Fugitive
Apr 13, 2010
E3
Distrust
Apr 20, 2010
E4
Dissolve
Apr 27, 2010
E5
Someday...
May 4, 2010
E6
Truth
May 11, 2010
E7
Determination
May 18, 2010
E8
Freedom
May 25, 2010
E9
Lament
Jun 1, 2010
E10
Vengeance
Jun 8, 2010
E11
Showdown
Jun 15, 2010
E12
Promise
Jun 22, 2010
E13
Recollect
Jun 29, 2010
E14
Revenge
Jul 6, 2010
E15
Annoyance
Jul 13, 2010
E16
Hidden
Jul 20, 2010
E17
Parting
Jul 27, 2010
E18
Unbreakable
Aug 3, 2010
E19
Reunion
Aug 10, 2010
E20
Vocation
Aug 17, 2010
E21
Blinded
Aug 24, 2010
E22
Emergence
Aug 31, 2010
E23
Chance
Sep 7, 2010
E24
Desperate
Sep 14, 2010
E25
Independence
Sep 21, 2010
E26
Over the Rainbow
Sep 28, 2010

Cast

Koji Ishii
Koji Ishii
Ishihara (voice)
Romi Park
Romi Park
Noboru Maeda (voice)
Tatsuya Hasome
Tatsuya Hasome
Jô Yokosuka (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara
Megumi Hayashibara
Narration
Shun Oguri
Shun Oguri
Mario Minakami (voice)
Takaya Hashi
Takaya Hashi
Gisuke Sasaki (voice)
Takaya Kuroda
Takaya Kuroda
Tadayoshi Toyama (voice)
Rikiya Koyama
Rikiya Koyama
Rokurota Sakuragi (voice)
Tomohiro Waki
Tomohiro Waki
Mansaku Matsuura (voice)
Keiji Fujiwara
Keiji Fujiwara
Ryuuji Nomoto (voice)

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Rainbow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rainbow?

Rainbow is streaming on Hulu and Anime Times in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Rainbow on Netflix?

No, Rainbow is not on Netflix in Japan as of August 2026. It's currently on Hulu and Anime Times.

Is Rainbow on Amazon Prime Video?

Rainbow isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Japan, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Rainbow for free?

Rainbow is available on Hulu and Anime Times in Japan, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Rainbow?

Rainbow has 1 season in total (26 episodes). The series concluded in 2010.

Are all episodes of Rainbow out yet?

Yes — all 26 episodes across 1 season of Rainbow are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Rainbow?

No — Rainbow ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Rainbow based on a manga?

Yes — Rainbow is based on a manga.