It Stopped Raining (2020) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A growing connection is tested when Koyomi's memory condition makes recent shared moments difficult to retain.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Conversations at the Stall

Yukisuke and Koyomi grow closer through conversations about daily life and childhood memories. Yukisuke shares a story about burned diaries, while Koyomi teases him about his private life.

Key Events

• Yukisuke and Koyomi Meet — Yukisuke visits Koyomi's stall, beginning their conversations. Characters: Yukisuke, Koyomi Location: Koyomi's taiyaki stall
• Everyday Life Conversations — They talk about ordinary life and what gives their days meaning. Characters: Yukisuke, Koyomi Location: Koyomi's taiyaki stall
• The Pet Squirrel — Koyomi tells Yukisuke about a pet squirrel she once had. Characters: Koyomi, Yukisuke Location: Unspecified
• The Childhood Crayfish — Koyomi recalls being embarrassed to show friends her childhood crayfish. Characters: Koyomi, Yukisuke Location: Unspecified
• Burned Diaries Story — Yukisuke recounts an old man's decision to burn decades of diaries. Characters: Yukisuke, Koyomi Location: Unspecified
• Writing Again — Yukisuke shares that the old man began writing again and wonders what memories mean. Characters: Yukisuke, Koyomi Location: Unspecified

An Absence Changes Everything

Koyomi's accident and two-week coma alarm Yukisuke. Her absence makes him recognize how much her stall and routines matter to him.

Key Events

• Writing Again — Yukisuke shares that the old man began writing again and wonders what memories mean. Characters: Yukisuke, Koyomi Location: Unspecified
• Questions About Romance — Koyomi teases Yukisuke about his private life and asks if he has a girlfriend. Characters: Yukisuke, Koyomi Location: Koyomi's taiyaki stall
• Growing Closer — Their repeated conversations deepen their connection. Characters: Yukisuke, Koyomi Location: Koyomi's taiyaki stall
• Koyomi's Accident — Koyomi is involved in an accident, disrupting her everyday life. Characters: Koyomi, Yukisuke Location: Unspecified
• Two Weeks in Coma — Koyomi remains in a coma for two weeks while Yukisuke worries about her. Characters: Koyomi, Yukisuke Location: Unspecified
• The Stall's Importance — During Koyomi's absence, Yukisuke realizes how much her stall and routines matter to him. Characters: Yukisuke, Koyomi Location: Koyomi's taiyaki stall

A Life Out of Step

The Doctor explains that Koyomi may not retain new memories for long, although her older memories remain. After returning home, she struggles to feel that the accident and the passing weeks actually happened.

Key Events

• The Stall's Importance — During Koyomi's absence, Yukisuke realizes how much her stall and routines matter to him. Characters: Yukisuke, Koyomi Location: Koyomi's taiyaki stall
• Doctor Explains Memory Loss — The Doctor says Koyomi retains older memories but may not keep new ones for long. Characters: Doctor, Yukisuke Location: Unspecified
• Koyomi Returns Home — Koyomi returns home after the coma and does not feel that an accident occurred. Characters: Koyomi, Yukisuke Location: Koyomi's home
• Two Weeks Have Passed — Koyomi is told that two weeks have passed, though she does not feel the passage of time. Characters: Koyomi, Yukisuke Location: Koyomi's home
• Yukisuke Offers Support — Yukisuke tries to support Koyomi as her condition disrupts new shared memories. Characters: Yukisuke, Koyomi Location: Unspecified
• Piano Performance — A piano performance brings Koyomi's former ambitions to mind. Characters: Koyomi, Yukisuke Location: Unspecified

Memories and an Uncertain Future

A piano performance and a Valentine's Day gift recall Koyomi's past ambitions and choices. A visitor from five years earlier asks Yukisuke to care for her, while Yukisuke faces the pain of her remembering the past but forgetting recent moments.

Key Events

• Piano Performance — A piano performance brings Koyomi's former ambitions to mind. Characters: Koyomi, Yukisuke Location: Unspecified
• Valentine's Day Gift — A Valentine's Day gift prompts memories of Koyomi's earlier choices. Characters: Koyomi, Yukisuke Location: Unspecified
• Ambition and University — Koyomi recalls choosing between piano and university, and later leaving school. Characters: Koyomi, Yukisuke Location: Unspecified
• Visitor from the Past — A man who knew Koyomi five years earlier visits and asks Yukisuke to care for her. Characters: Koyomi, Yukisuke Location: Unspecified
• An Uncertain Future — Koyomi recognizes the visitor as a former boyfriend, while Yukisuke keeps trying to be there for her. Characters: Yukisuke, Koyomi Location: Unspecified

Story Breakdown

• Stall Conversations — Yukisuke and Koyomi build a connection through ordinary conversations.
  • Daily Life — They discuss everyday routines and what gives their days meaning.
  • Personal Questions — Koyomi teases Yukisuke about his private life and asks if he has a girlfriend.
• Childhood Memories — Koyomi shares memories from childhood as they become more comfortable with one another.
  • Pet Squirrel — Koyomi tells Yukisuke about a squirrel she once kept as a pet.
  • Embarrassing Crayfish — Koyomi recalls being embarrassed to show her childhood crayfish to friends.
• Stories About Memory — Yukisuke tells a story that raises questions about keeping and losing memories.
  • Burned Diaries — He recounts an old man burning decades of diaries.
  • Writing Again — The old man begins writing again, prompting Yukisuke to wonder about a life's memories.
• Accident and Coma — Koyomi's accident creates a sudden separation and changes Yukisuke's perspective.
  • Two Weeks Unconscious — Koyomi spends two weeks in a coma while Yukisuke worries about her.
  • The Stall Matters — Her absence makes Yukisuke realize how much her stall and routines matter to him.
• Memory Condition — Koyomi's return is complicated by her inability to reliably retain new memories.
  • Doctor's Explanation — The Doctor says her older memories remain, but new ones may not last long.
  • Disrupted Time — Koyomi does not feel that the accident happened or that two weeks have passed.
• Past Ambitions — Music and a Valentine's Day gift bring Koyomi's former choices back into view.
  • Piano Performance — A piano performance prompts memories of Koyomi's former ambitions.
  • University Choice — She recalls choosing between pursuing piano and attending university, and later leaving school.
• Visitor and Future — A visitor from Koyomi's past sharpens Yukisuke's awareness of their uncertain future.
  • Request for Care — A man who knew Koyomi five years earlier asks Yukisuke to take care of her.
  • Past Remembered — Koyomi recognizes the visitor as her former boyfriend, while Yukisuke continues supporting her.

Directed by

Ryutaro Nakagawa

Key Cast

• Taiga Nakano — Yukisuke
• Misa Eto — Koyomi
• Toko Miura — Shinri
• Ryota Bando — High School Student
• Kanji Furutachi — Doctor