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  • Weathering With You is a stunning Japanese anime film directed by Makoto Shinkai, the acclaimed creator of Your Name. Released in 2019 and produced by CoMix Wave Films, this visually breathtaking romantic fantasy anime tells a moving story about love, sacrifice, and the power of hope in the face of nature’s unpredictability.
  • The movie follows Hodaka Morishima, a 16-year-old runaway who leaves his rural hometown to start a new life in Tokyo. Struggling to survive in the city, he takes a job at a small magazine company that investigates mysterious urban legends and weather-related phenomena. As Tokyo faces endless rain and gloomy skies, Hodaka’s life changes forever when he meets Hina Amano, a bright and kind-hearted girl with a mysterious gift — she can make the rain stop and bring out the sunshine by praying to the sky.
  • Hina is known as a “Sunshine Girl,” a rare individual with the power to control the weather. To support her younger brother, she begins using her gift to bring sunshine to people’s special days — from festivals to weddings. Together, Hodaka and Hina start a small business offering “sunlight for hire,” bringing joy and warmth to those who need it. Their bond quickly deepens as they find comfort in each other amid the chaos of their lives.
  • However, Hina’s ability comes at a cost. The more she uses her power, the more her life becomes connected to the weather itself — and soon she learns that she must make a painful sacrifice to restore balance to nature. As Tokyo’s rainfall grows more severe, Hodaka is forced to make an impossible choice: let Hina disappear to save the city, or defy fate to be with her.
  • Weathering With You beautifully captures the struggles of youth, love, and survival in an uncertain world. It explores powerful themes such as climate change, emotional resilience, and human connection, all wrapped in a visually stunning and emotionally charged story. Every frame bursts with detail — from neon-lit cityscapes to breathtaking skies — showcasing Makoto Shinkai’s signature artistry.
  • The film’s soundtrack, composed by the popular band RADWIMPS, enhances the emotional depth of the story, with songs like Grand Escape and Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do? leaving a lasting impact on audiences.
  • Since its release, Weathering With You has become one of the most acclaimed romantic anime films, earning praise for its gorgeous animation, relatable characters, and heartfelt storytelling. It continues to resonate with viewers worldwide for its message — that even when the world feels uncertain, love and faith can bring light to the darkest of days. [Written by Ripcrabbyanime]

  • ⋅ Type: Movie
  • ⋅ Episodes: 1
  • ⋅ Status: Finished Airing
  • ⋅ Aired: Jul 19, 2019
  • ⋅ Premiered: Spring 2012
  • ⋅ Broadcast: Unknown
  • ⋅ Producers: Toho, Lawson HMV Entertainment, East Japan Marketing & Communications, Kadokawa, voque ting, STORY, Lawson Entertainment
  • ⋅ Licensors: GKIDS
  • ⋅ Studios: CoMix Wave Films.
  • ⋅ Source: Original
  • ⋅ Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural
  • ⋅ Duration: 1 hr. 54 min.
  • ⋅ Rating: PG-13 – Teens 13 or older