Visual craft
Weathering with You showcases animation at a level that defines why anime has a global audience.
Weathering with You (2019) is the summer of his high school freshman year, Hodaka runs away from his remote island home to Tokyo, and quickly finds himself pushed to his financial and personal limits.
At a Glance
Full titleWeathering with You
DirectorMakoto Shinkai
CountryJP
LanguageJapanese
StudioCoMix Wave Films
GenreAnimation · Drama · Fantasy · Romance
Why Weathering with You is essential anime
A rain-soaked Tokyo love story where weather bends to teenage longing
Weathering with You (2019) is the summer of his high school freshman year, Hodaka runs away from his remote island home to Tokyo, and quickly finds himself pushed to his financial and personal limits.
After many days of solitude, he finally finds work as a freelance writer for a mysterious occult magazine. Then, one day, Hodaka meets Hina on a busy street corner.
Whether you are new to anime or a longtime fan, Weathering with You delivers the kind of storytelling and craft that keeps the medium thriving worldwide.
The summer of his high school freshman year, Hodaka runs away from his remote island home to Tokyo, and quickly finds himself pushed to his financial and personal limits.
Emotional depth
Beyond spectacle, the film invests in characters and themes that resonate across cultures.
Cultural impact
Weathering with You is widely cited in anime recommendations and remains a reference point for the genre.
Rewatch value
Fans return for details, foreshadowing, and moments that land differently on a second viewing.
Story
A rain-soaked Tokyo love story where weather bends to teenage longing
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Story and setting
The summer of his high school freshman year, Hodaka runs away from his remote island home to Tokyo, and quickly finds himself pushed to his financial and personal limits. The weather is unusually gloomy and rainy every day, as if taking its cue from his life.
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Characters and themes
Weathering with You invests in emotional arcs and visual storytelling that define modern anime at its best.
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Why it endures
With Makoto Shinkai at the helm, Weathering with You remains essential viewing for anime fans and newcomers drawn to animation and drama storytelling.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Runtime: 1h 52m.
Directed by Makoto Shinkai.
Genres: Animation, Drama, Fantasy.
Highly rated among anime fans on TMDB.
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FAQ
How long is Weathering with You?
Weathering with You runs 1h 52m.
What is Weathering with You about?
The summer of his high school freshman year, Hodaka runs away from his remote island home to Tokyo, and quickly finds himself pushed to his financial and personal limits. The weather is unusually gloomy and rainy every day, as if taking its cue from his life.
Who directed Weathering with You?
Weathering with You was directed by Makoto Shinkai.
Where can I watch Weathering with You?
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