Weathering with You

A high school runaway named Hodaka Morishima arrives in Tokyo and struggles to survive. He finds work with a small-time occult magazine publisher. Amidst constant rain, he meets Hina Amano, a cheerful girl who possesses the ability to control the weather. As their bond deepens, they become entangled in a supernatural phenomenon that threatens the fate of Tokyo.

Weathering with You was a significant commercial success in Japan and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its stunning animation, emotional depth, and thematic exploration of sacrifice and environmentalism. Some critics noted its similarities to Shinkai's previous work, 'Your Name.'

• Praised for its breathtakingly beautiful animation and vibrant color palette.

• Commended for its engaging story that balances romance, fantasy, and environmental themes.

• Noted for evoking strong emotional responses from audiences.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's stunning visuals, heartfelt story, and the charming chemistry between the main characters. Many appreciated the imaginative world-building and the emotional resonance of the plot.

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 47th Annie Awards, Best International Feature Film at the 35th Golden Tomato Awards, and selected as Japan's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.

Makoto Shinkai stated that the film's central theme was a message from the younger generation to their elders, questioning the necessity of sacrificing the world for individual survival.