---
title: "Beaten by Black Rain"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/beaten-by-black-rain-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 400341
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Beaten by Black Rain (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/beaten-by-black-rain-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Beaten by Black Rain is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under History, Animation, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Gen Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A haunting portrait of Hiroshima’s survivors gathering at a bar to confront lingering trauma."

### Why Watch
- Ensemble narrative weaves multiple survivor stories
- Sensitive portrayal of post‑war trauma
- Animated style enhances emotional impact

### Caveats & Content Note
- Emotionally intense, may be heavy for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s somber tone and depiction of bombing aftermath make it appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: somber, introspective, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/beaten-by-black-rain-1984#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Takeshi Shirato
- **Networks / Studios**: Gen Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hideki Saijo** as *Junji (voice)*
- **Kae Shimamura** as *Tomoko (voice)*
- **Keiko Han** as *Eiko (voice)*
- **Takeshi Ōbayashi** as *Takeshi (voice)*
- **Hidekatsu Shibata** as *Katsuta (voice)*
- **Hideyuki Tanaka** as *Yoshio (voice)*
- **Issei Masamune** as *Shozo (voice)*
- **Joko Ohara** as *Hana (voice)*
- **Taeko Nakanishi** as *Yuri (voice)*
- **Tomiko Suzuki** as *Shinichi (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When does the story take place?
It is set many years after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

### Q: What does the term hibakusha refer to?
Hibakusha are the survivors of the atomic bombings.

### Q: Who are some of the central characters?
The film follows Takeshi, Tomoko, her brother Junji, Eiko, and Yuri, among others.

### Q: Where do the characters frequently meet?
They often gather at Stand Akauma, a bar.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as history, animation, and drama.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Beaten by Black Rain — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/400341)
- [Beaten by Black Rain (1984) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/beaten-by-black-rain)
- [Black Rain (1989 American film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Rain_(1989_American_film))
- [Černý déšť [Black Rain] (1989): Články | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/5524-cerny-dest/clanky)

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