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"Weathering With You" is a 2019 anime film directed by Makoto Shinkai. The story is set in a perpetually rainy Tokyo, where a high school boy named Hodaka Morishima runs away from his rural home to the bustling city. Struggling to make ends meet, Hodaka takes on various odd jobs and eventually finds work at a small occult magazine. During his time in Tokyo, he encounters Hina Amano, a cheerful and resilient girl who possesses the unique ability to manipulate the weather, bringing sunshine to the rain-soaked city. This ability earns her the nickname "Sunshine Girl."

As Hodaka and Hina grow closer, they decide to use her powers to help people by offering clear skies for special occasions, charging a fee for their services. However, Hina's abilities come with a cost: each time she uses her power, her physical form begins to fade, hinting at a deeper connection between her and the weather. The narrative explores the consequences of their actions as the weather anomalies in Tokyo grow more severe, leading to widespread flooding and societal disruption.

The film delves into themes of sacrifice, environmental imbalance, and the resilience of human connections. Hodaka becomes determined to save Hina, even as the world around them seems to unravel. The story also introduces secondary characters, such as Keisuke Suga, Hodaka's employer, and Natsumi, Suga's niece, who provide additional perspectives on the unfolding events. The climax revolves around Hodaka's choice between restoring the natural order of the world or preserving his bond with Hina, culminating in a poignant and visually striking resolution.

"Weathering With You" blends elements of fantasy, romance, and environmental commentary, presenting a narrative that is both emotionally engaging and thematically rich. The film's exploration of human agency in the face of natural forces and its focus on personal relationships make it a compelling addition to the anime genre.
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Weathering With You
天気の子
Type: Movie
Movie/Episode length: 111 min.
Date: 07/19/2019
Categories
Genre
DramaRomance
Settings
Fantasy
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Staff
  • Screenplay
  • Unit Director
    Kenji Imura
    Yuuga Tokuno
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Hiroshi Takiguchi
  • Art design
    Hiroshi Takiguchi
    Tasuku Watanabe
    Kaoru Takino
  • Director of Photography
    Ryosuke Tsuda
  • Producer
    Wakana Okamura
    Kouichirou Itou
    Kinue Itō
Production
  • Production
    Kadokawa
    TOHO
    East Japan Marketing & Communications, Inc.
    CoMix Wave Films
    voque ting
    Story Inc.
    Lawson Entertainment
  • Animation Production
    CoMix Wave Films
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