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A behind-the-scenes presentation with art director Hiroshi Takiguchi explores the worldbuilding and environment design of Makoto Shinkai’s anime feature Weathering with You.
The film follows high-school student Hodaka Morishima, who leaves his island home for Tokyo. After finding work at a magazine devoted to mysterious and occult stories, he meets Hina Amano, a girl with the ability to affect the weather.
The videos below examine the film’s visual world and offer a contemporary review.
Weathering with You’s Worldbuilding with Hiroshi Takiguchi
Why You Should See Weathering with You
