Shirokawa Seri, Takehara Chiyo Star in Vertical Short 'The Unending Rain.'
The vertical short drama format, designed for mobile viewing, uses a condensed two-episode structure to tell a revenge story that reverses the typical victim-perpetrator dynamic.
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GOKKO Co. began distributing the vertical short drama 'The Unending Rain.' on the POPCORN app on July 10, 2026. The school revenge suspense story follows high school girl Yuko who is persistently bullied by her classmate Kana. As the plot progresses, Kana's motive is revealed as revenge for her best friend Satomi. The two-episode series stars Shirokawa Seri, Takehara Chiyo, and Nakazato Fubu, with direction and screenplay by Sakurai Yasuyuki.
The vertical short drama 'The Unending Rain.' is now available on the POPCORN app. In the series, high schooler Yuko (Shirokawa Seri) suffers relentless bullying from Kana (Takehara Chiyo), but the narrative soon shifts to reveal Kana's justification: revenge for her best friend Satomi (Nakazato Fubu), who was hurt by Yuko in the past. The story explores how the desire to protect becomes an excuse to harm. Each episode runs a few minutes in vertical format, designed for mobile consumption. The project is directed and written by Sakurai Yasuyuki. POPCORN describes itself as a platform for next-generation creators, offering 'dense entertainment' in short bursts.
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