Weathering With You (Japanese Audio)

About Weathering With You (Japanese Audio)

"Weathering With You" (Japanese Audio) is a 2019 animated film by acclaimed director Makoto Shinkai, who is known for his previous masterpiece "Your Name." Adding to the canon of 21st-century Japanese animated classics, this film beautifully blends fantasy, romance, and Tokyo's urban landscape.

The story follows a young boy named Hodaka Morishima who leaves his small island town to move to Tokyo where he struggles to make a living. Meanwhile, he meets a girl named Hina Amano, who possesses a mysterious ability to manipulate weather.

Making / Production

"Weathering With You" comes from the creative genius of Makoto Shinkai. It took the team around three years to produce, featuring breathtaking animation, intricate details, and a beautiful color palette. Shinkai again worked closely with the animators at CoMix Wave Films, where they brought to life yet another unforgettable narrative.

Actors

• Daigo Kotaro voices Hodaka Morishima, portraying the desperation and determination of the young runaway brilliantly.
• Nana Mori brings to life the character of Hina Amano, capturing both her charm and the hard-hitting reality of her situation.
• Shun Oguri voices Keisuke Suga, providing a perfect balance of humor and depth to the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was a commercial phenomenon breaking box-office records in Japan and worldwide.
• It features several real-life locations from Tokyo that fans can visit.

Awards

"Weathering With You" had a successful run during awards season. It received four Annie Awards nominations, was selected as Japan's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, and won Animation of the Year at the 43rd Japan Academy Prize.

Quotes

• "Who cares if we can see sunshine again? I want you more than any blue sky." - Hodaka
• "When you're a kid, you assume your parents are soulmates. My kids are gonna be right about that." - Keisuke

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's memorable music was composed by the band Radwimps, who previously collaborated with Shinkai on "Your Name."
• The soundtrack includes the poignant track "Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do?", which accompanies key scenes in the film.