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Rainbow: Episodes, Story and Where to Watch

Rainbow (2010): what the anime is about, key facts and where to watch, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team4 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Rainbow (2010) is a drama, suspense anime produced by Madhouse. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.46/10 from 167,420 ratings.

What is Rainbow about?

Japan, 1955: Mario Minakami has just arrived at Shounan Special Reform School along with five other teenagers who have been arrested on serious criminal charges. All assigned to the same cell, they meet older inmate Rokurouta Sakuragi—a former boxer—with whom they establish a close bond. Under his guidance, and with the promise that they will meet again on the outside after serving their sentences, the delinquents begin to view their hopeless situation in a better light.

Key details

Rainbow runs for 26 episodes and its status is "finished airing". It premiered in the spring 2010 season. Content rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity).

Where to watch Rainbow

Streaming availability changes by region. Major anime platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hidive rotate their catalogs, so check your local listings for Rainbow.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rainbow about?

Japan, 1955: Mario Minakami has just arrived at Shounan Special Reform School along with five other teenagers who have been arrested on serious criminal charges. All assigned to the same cell, they meet older inmate Rokurouta Sakuragi—a former boxer—

How many episodes does Rainbow have?

Rainbow has 26 episodes.

What is the MAL rating of Rainbow?

Rainbow is rated 8.46/10 on MyAnimeList.

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