“Sunshine has a price.”
synopsis
Runaway teenager Hodaka arrives in Tokyo during a seemingly endless downpour and befriends Hina, a girl who possesses the mysterious ability to clear the sky with a prayer. As they use her gift to bring sunshine to those in need, they discover that manipulating the weather carries a cost — one that may demand sacrifice beyond what either is prepared to give.
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mini-review
This is romantic fantasy threaded with environmental unease. The city is luminous and flooded, shimmering in rain-soaked blues and neon reflections. While it echoes themes of Your Name, it leans more heavily into atmosphere than structural surprise. The emotional core rests on adolescent devotion — impulsive, absolute, and defiant. It asks a provocative question beneath its beauty: if saving the world requires losing the person you love, is the trade worth it?
Rain against the windows and a reflective mood.
Absurdist's Corner
When you discover someone can control the weather, the first instinct apparently is to start a small business.
fun facts
Tokyo’s rain effects were animated with painstaking detail to achieve realistic weight and motion.
The film sparked discussion for its ambiguous stance on climate and consequence.
Its music once again featured RADWIMPS, reinforcing emotional continuity with Your Name.