

Rainbow Song
2006, Japanese. Directed by Naoto Kumazawa.
so close, yet so distanced.
Tomoya Kishida is working as a staffer in a television studio when he hears about the death of his close friend, Aoi Sato. This sparks his recollection of the events in life they shared from meeting at a record store, shooting a short film as part of their university film club, to saying their last goodbyes. Though in love with each other, neither had the courage to confess their feelings before it was too late.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Part of a series
いわい しゅんじ: watch order
Cast & crew
- Naoto KumazawaDirector
- Hayato IchiharaTomoya Kishida
- Juri UenoAoi Sato
- Yu AoiKana Sato
- Shoko AidaChizuru Morikawa
- Fumiyo KohinataYasujiro Sato
- Ami SuzukiSayumi Kubo
- Wakana SakaiKyoko Asakura
- Hiroyuki OnoueJiro Hattori
- Emi SuzukiCast
- Hidekazu MashimaSenior Sasaki
- So YamanakaDirector Tanabe
- Kei TanakaGakuto Ogata
Details
- Released
- 28 October 2006
- Original title
- 虹の女神 Rainbow Song
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shunji Iwai, Ami Sakurai, Miyuki Saito
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Watch before Rainbow Song
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.

Fried Dragon Fish
1993 · 6.4/10
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undo
1994 · 6.0/10
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Love Letter
1995 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeEarlier in the series

Picnic
1996 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickEarlier in the series

Swallowtail Butterfly
1996 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeEarlier in the series

April Story
1998 · 7.1/10
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All About Lily Chou-Chou
2001 · 7.5/10
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After Rainbow Song
What comes next in the series.
If you liked Rainbow Song

Love Letter
1995 · 7.8/10
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Life in a Year
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I Give My First Love to You
2009 · 7.4/10
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Not Easily Broken
2009 · 6.3/10
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Rainbow Song: quick answers
What should I watch before Rainbow Song?
Watch Picnic (1996), Swallowtail Butterfly (1996), April Story (1998), and All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Rainbow Song?
Next in the series: Halfway (2009), A Bride for Rip Van Winkle (2016), and Fireworks (2017).
Is Rainbow Song worth watching?
Rainbow Song doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Rainbow Song?
Rainbow Song runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Rainbow Song have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Rainbow Song. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Rainbow Song parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Rainbow Song yet.
Which OTT platform is Rainbow Song on?
Rainbow Song isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rainbow Song?
If you liked Rainbow Song, try Love Letter, Life in a Year, I Give My First Love to You.
Who directed Rainbow Song?
Rainbow Song (2006) was directed by Naoto Kumazawa and stars Hayato Ichihara, Juri Ueno, Yu Aoi.




