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Weathering with You

Weathering with You is a 2019 Japanese animated romantic fantasy film written and directed by Makoto Shinkai.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Weathering with You is a 2019 Japanese animated romantic fantasy film written and directed by Makoto Shinkai. The story follows a runaway high school boy in Tokyo who meets a girl with the ability to control the weather, set against a backdrop of unusually persistent rain. It is the second instalment in Shinkai’s Disaster trilogy, following Your Name and preceding Suzume.

Premise

The film follows Hodaka Morishima, a 16-year-old who leaves his rural home for Tokyo and struggles to survive there. He meets Hina Amano, an orphaned girl whose unusual power can influence the weather during a period of heavy rain.

Production

Weathering with You was written and directed by Makoto Shinkai and is widely identified as an animated romantic fantasy film. It is linked to Shinkai’s broader Disaster trilogy, which includes Your Name (2016) and Suzume (2022).

Release

The film premiered in 2019 and saw international releases in 2020, including a UK release on 17 January 2020. Streaming and digital listings later made the film available in multiple regions.

Reception and classification

The film is listed by Rotten Tomatoes as PG-13 and by genre as drama, fantasy, and anime. Audience and catalogue listings consistently describe it as a fantasy romance set in rainy Tokyo. The runtime is 112 minutes on Apple TV and related listings.

Key facts

  • Weathering with You is a 2019 Japanese animated romantic fantasy film directed by Makoto Shinkai.
  • It is the second instalment in Shinkai’s Disaster trilogy, following Your Name and preceding Suzume.
  • The story centres on Hodaka Morishima, a runaway teenager, and Hina Amano, a girl who can control the weather.
  • The film was released in the UK on 17 January 2020 and has a runtime of 112 minutes.
  • It is rated PG-13 on Rotten Tomatoes and classified as drama, fantasy, and anime.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know the film through international anime distribution and streaming availability in Canada; no Canada-specific production or setting connection is established in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Weathering with You about?
It follows a runaway teenager in Tokyo who meets a girl able to affect the weather while the city experiences persistent rain.
Who directed Weathering with You?
Makoto Shinkai directed and wrote the film.
Is Weathering with You part of a series?
It is the second film in Shinkai’s Disaster trilogy, between Your Name and Suzume.
When was Weathering with You released?
The film was released in 2019, with international releases in 2020, including the UK on 17 January 2020.
What genre is Weathering with You?
It is generally described as an animated romantic fantasy film.
Who are the main characters?
The central characters are Hodaka Morishima and Hina Amano.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weathering_with_You
    Supports: Basic premise, title, trilogy placement, and character names.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9426210/plotsummary/
    Supports: Genre and plot summary describing Hodaka and Hina.
  3. BFI — https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/weathering-with-you-review-magical-young-romance-under-cloud-climate-chaos
    Supports: UK release date and film identification.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/weathering_with_you
    Supports: Genre and PG-13 rating.
  5. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/in/movie/weathering-with-you/umc.cmc.28osol0odtehs17xasquys7c5
    Supports: Runtime, director, cast, and plot description.
  6. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81172898
    Supports: Year, synopsis, genre labels, and cast availability listing.