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Protocol: Rain

This anime is about a man named Shun. He quit gaming after his father died and his sister became disabled due to an accident. However, he learns that his childhood friend's family, the Inatsuki family, is in a great amount of debt. To help pay the debt, Shun joins the game tournament known as the Xaxerion Championship.¹

Immodesty

In addition to short skirts, there are other inappropriate things found in this particular anime. Such things include bathing scenes and a time when a female is shown in her undergarments.² Additionally, the main character is seen in the shower, and his buttocks are seen.² The LORD is very clear in telling us that immodesty is wrong—both on men (Exodus 28:42) and women (1 Timothy 2:9). Christians should not be participating in watching such content.

Profanity

Improper language is also found in this anime.³ The Bible tells us to put "away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee" (Proverbs 4:24). Such language is also a "breach in the spirit" (Proverbs 15:4). If we don't want to be vexed in what we hear (2 Peter 2:8), we should refrain from watching this anime due to the profanity it contains.

Conclusion

This show doesn't follow the Bible and its morality. A Christian should be able to read about the things found in the anime and realize, "This isn't pleasing to God." If it doesn't please God, it would not be something that we are consuming.


1. "Bokura no Ame-iro Protocol." MyAnimeList, myanimelist.net/anime/55894/Bokura_no_Ame-iro_Protocol. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
2. "Protocol: Rain: Parents guide." IMDb, imdb.com/title/tt28772401/parentsguide. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
3. Protocol: Rain. Crunchyroll, crunchyroll.com/series/G4PH0WJ4Q/protocol-rain. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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